ADSA’s 40 Years of Innovation

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The Automatic Door Suppliers Association is kicking off its 40th anniversary with the launch of an animated timeline that showcases its journey and industry-defining achievements. You are invited to the premiere. 

The dynamic digital presentation brings ADSA's history to life, highlighting four decades of progress in the powered pedestrian door industry.   

Premiere

It will be premiered at 11:00am this Friday, 14 March with a watch party on social media – ADSA’s Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube channels and has been promoted with a ‘Remember When’ teaser campaign featuring memories of 1985. It offers an immersive look at ADSA’s most significant milestones, from pioneering safety standards to shaping professional development and promoting accessibility.  Achievements

ADSA was established in 1985 with a mission to enhance safety and collaboration across the industry. Among its notable achievements are:

• 1988 – Influencing the creation of the BS7036 safety standard, a landmark guideline for automatic door safety.

• 1997 – becoming a limited company, cementing its position as the authoritative voice of the industry.

• 2012 – contributing to the introduction of EN16005, a unified European safety standard.

• 2017 – launching the ADSA Academy to provide e-learning and professional development opportunities.

• 2020 – develop an apprenticeship programme for powered pedestrian door technicians.

Ken Price, MD of ADSA, says: “Our association and the wider industry are always looking to the future and pushing boundaries and driving progress. This timeline provides an opportunity to pause, reflect and celebrate how far we’ve come and all that we’ve achieved together.” The timeline heralds a series of anniversary events and activities for ADSA members, associate, and stakeholders, which will be announced and celebrated throughout the year. 

Picture: The ‘Remember When’ teaser campaign featuring memories of 1985 has been launched to promote the ADSA screen premier on Friday 14th March   – TUNE IN HERE AT 11 a.m. on FRIDAY  

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
12th March 2025

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