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Could ADA Have Been the Star of “Star Trek?”
Here’s something you probably didn’t know: automatic sliding doors, according to this fun article by The Nerdist, were popularized by the hit TV show Star Trek in the 1960s. It’s true! Automatic doors, as we know them, weren’t really seen in the general public until...
ADA’s New Year’s Resolutions
The countdown is over. The ball finally dropped. And now it’s time to grab 2023 by the horns. So, we decided to do exactly that by making a new year’s resolution. This year, we’re challenging ourselves to take our already-great customer experience and make it even...
Giving Thanks for an Incredible Year
We’re coming up on the end of the year and, at ADA, that’s a time of reflection. A time to give thanks. A time to reconnect with what truly matters. Here are just a few of the things we’re thankful for this holiday season. We’re Thankful for Our Customers We know...
Beware the Lowest Bid For Your Automatic Door
Why Less Isn't Always More You’re upgrading to high-quality doors. You’re adding the latest and greatest in controlled access. And you’re excited to bring your building into the future. But when you finally start talking to contractors, you realize their quotes are...
All About Fire Doors
From a very young age, we’re taught the basics of fire safety. Stop, drop, and roll. Never play with matches. Always know where the fire extinguisher is. But when you’re in charge of a building that sees hundreds of visitors and employees go through its doors every...
Project Profile: Rehabbing a Historic Building
We’ve been working in Indiana for over 15 years. So, when we think of the historic William H. Block Department Store, it’s not just a part of our community. As locals, it’s also a part of our identity. The iconic downtown Indy building opened in 1911 and was designed...
The Benefits of Touchless Doors
According to Technavio, a leading market research firm, touchless doors are now more popular than ever. So, why do people love these things so much? This article walks you through the biggest benefits of touchless doors. They’re More Hygienic Have you ever seen...
ADA Lends a Paw to Johnson County Community Cats
Have you been thinking of looking for a furry friend to share your home with? Now’s the perfect time to adopt a cat! During the month of August, ADA will sponsor free spay/neuter and vaccinations for the cats adopted from Johnson County Community Cats (JCCC). Photos...
What to Consider When You’re Hiring a Door Contractor
You’ve already decided to go with automatic doors because they’re sleek, hygienic, secure, and more accessible. But now that you’ve made that first big decision, a second one awaits: which contractor do you hire? This article helps you answer that question by sharing...
A Brief Introduction to Automatic Swinging Doors
When you picture yourself walking through an automatic door, what do you see? You probably see yourself walking up to a hotel, a hospital, or another commercial building. And then you might see the doors sliding open automatically, always remaining flush with the...