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11 Mar 2025
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is kicking off its 40th anniversary with the launch of an animated timeline that showcases its incredible journey and industry-defining achievements.
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7 Feb 2025
A powerhouse of industry leaders give insight into EN 17352 – the European safety standard that outlines requirements for the safe operation of turnstiles and speedlanes – in the latest episode of Tech Talk from the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA).
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29 Oct 2024
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) highlights the critical role of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) for raising industry standards in the latest episode of its Tech Talk podcast.
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9 Oct 2024
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) held its 10th Annual Charity Golf Day raising more than £5,000 for charity.
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17 Sep 2024
A new episode of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association podcast delves into the evolving nature of trade press in the architectural and building products industry.
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9 Aug 2024
A new education and training supremo has joined the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) to help deliver new structures and policies.
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31 Jul 2024
The new Labour Government has committed to introducing ‘Martyn’s Law’ – ADSA considers its impact and urges the automatic door industry to start planning now…
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23 Jul 2024
The ADSA Academy – the online learning platform for members of the Automatic Door Suppliers Industry – has undergone a radical revamp with improved levels of functionality and personalisation.
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11 Jun 2024
Stuart Dale, Key Account Sales Director for FAAC Entrance Solutions UK, has been elected as the new Chair of the Automatic Door Association.
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7 May 2024
It’s good to talk! So says the Automatic Door Suppliers Association, which is launching its own podcast – Tech Talk.
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25 Apr 2024
The Joint Competency Initiative (JCI), in which the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is involved, is finalising its first framework for installers within the door, gates and shutter industry.
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22 Apr 2024
Access2 clinched the ADSA-sponsored Product Design and Innovation Award (Electronic) at the AI Specification Awards 2024 on Thursday.
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25 Mar 2024
The shortlist for the Product Design and Innovation Electronic Award (Electronic), sponsored by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association, as part of the AI Specification Awards 2024, has been announced.
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31 Jan 2024
ADSA – the Automatic Door Suppliers Association – is flagging changes to two standards which will affect the industry in 2024.
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28 Nov 2023
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is sponsoring the best in electronic product design and innovation at the AI Specification Awards for a second time.
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10 Oct 2023
A golf day organised by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) turned out to be its ‘best by par’ raising approximately £3,500 for charity.
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18 Sep 2023
An illustrated guide aimed at ironing out confusion over standards and accreditation for security rated powered pedestrian doors (PPD) has been published by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA).
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4 Jul 2023
Developed to maximise user experience through improved functionality, the new Automatic Door Suppliers Association website boasts a brand-new look and feel.
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1 Jun 2023
The ADSA is launching a new training course as a ‘gateway’ to a new standard that regulates power operated pedestrian entrance control equipment.
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25 May 2023
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is taking part in a ground-breaking initiative to increase levels of competence and confidence in the UK building envelope sector.
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14 Mar 2023
The Automatic Doors Suppliers Association (ADSA) can now be found in the Employer Directory, run by the government-backed Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).
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18 Oct 2022
PR company Tillymint Communications scooped a cluster of wins at the CIPR PRide Awards – including one which highlighted the benefits and achievements of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA).
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26 Aug 2022
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has launched Quartet – a new initiative to provide member support across four essential services: HR, legal, health & safety and tax.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Health & Safety, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Security and Fire Protection
11 Jul 2022
The success of an apprenticeship scheme created by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is helping to develop a future workforce for the industry.
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11 May 2022
Virtual Engineer, a technology solution for the control and diagnostics of automatic doors, gates and barriers, has won one of the illustrious 40th AI Specification Awards sponsored by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA).
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1 Apr 2022
Mark Ayton, Managing Director of Record UK, has been elected Chair of the Automatic Door Association for the next two years.
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27 Jan 2022
The shortlist for the category sponsored by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association in the AI Specification Awards 2022 has been revealed.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Health & Safety, Innovations & New Products, Security and Fire Protection
6 Jan 2022
From ASDA to ADSA – a former supermarket sales assistant has checked out a new career and bagged a permanent role with the Automatic Door Suppliers Association.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Posts, Recruitment, Security and Fire Protection, Training
17 Nov 2021
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has learning and development all mapped out with a robust strategy to include opportunities for everyone working within the industry.
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2 Nov 2021
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) Members Conference is on the runway and ready for take-off at the RAF Museum, Cosford, in Shropshire, on 11 November.
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19 Oct 2021
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is sponsoring a prestigious award highlighting the best in electronic product design and innovation at the AI Specification Awards 2022.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Security and Fire Protection
8 Oct 2021
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) welcomes a second cohort to its Powered Pedestrian Door Technician Apprenticeship delivered by South Staffordshire College.
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20 Sep 2021
A tee-rific day was had when the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) hosted its charity golf day, raising approximately £4,000.
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2 Aug 2021
The ADSA Members Conference incorporating the 2021 Annual General Meeting is on the runway and scheduled for take-off. It is taking place at the RAF Museum, Cosford, on 11th November 2021.
Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Exhibitions and Conferences
16 Jul 2021
A menu of bite-sized learning is being served up by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) to give people a taste of industry knowledge.
Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Health & Safety, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Publications, Security and Fire Protection, Training
20 Apr 2021
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has seen an increase in membership of more than 15% – welcoming more members in 2020 than ever before.
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24 Mar 2021
A landmark apprenticeship scheme to bridge a skills gap and ensure quality standards within the automatic door industry has been launched this month by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA).
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