Businesses that continue to invest in innovation, people and market visibility during periods of economic uncertainty will emerge stronger than those that retreat, according to the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA). As organisations across the construction supply chain continue to navigate inflationary pressures, delayed investment decisions, skills shortages and evolving regulatory requirements, ADSA is encouraging the entrance systems sector to view challenging ma

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has flagged that its partnership work to deliver a competency framework Initiative for the door, gate and shutter industry is nearing completion, following two years of intensive collaboration to define clear, role-specific competency pathways. Final outputs are now undergoing industry consultation. This marks a significant step forward in establishing nationally recognised, structured competence frameworks across the construc

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has appointed experienced industry professional Steve Rutherford as its new Membership Development Officer, reinforcing the association's commitment to supporting members, strengthening engagement and helping businesses maximise the value of their membership. Steve brings more than 20 years' experience within the automatic door industry to the role, alongside a strong track record in training and skills development. Most recen

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is encouraging manufacturers, technicians and other industry stakeholders to engage with its consultation on the revision of a benchmark standard - helping to shape the future of safety and compliance across the powered pedestrian door sector. The revision of BS 7036 risk assessment-risk reduction standard has been prompted by significant developments in European standards since the current version was published in 2014. Most

A groundbreaking approach to underfloor door automation has secured top honours at the AI Specification Awards 2026, with Gretsch-Unitas Ltd winning the Product Design & Innovation - Electronic Award sponsored by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA). The award, presented at a ceremony held at IET London: Savoy Place, recognises outstanding innovation in electronic access control and automation, celebrating products that enhance performance, safety, security and u

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is playing a central role in informing and influencing a series of significant changes to standards and regulations affecting the powered pedestrian door industry across the UK. With multiple frameworks under review, ADSA is actively involved in the development of standards amendments in four key areas: new machinery regulation for powered doors and turnstiles a long‑term overhaul of construction products to define how doors an

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has launched a collaborative industry initiative to address a growing technical challenge: how to safely automate existing fire-rated doors without compromising their fire performance. Automation is increasingly used across healthcare, education, transport and commercial buildings to improve accessibility, manage footfall and support safer movement. However, retrofitting automation to manual fire doors is not always a simple upg

Three new and updated training courses are being launched on the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) online Academy - reinforcing the association’s commitment to delivering competence, compliance and continuous professional development across the powered pedestrian door industry. The Academy was recently redeveloped using Totara, a leading learning management system tha provides greater flexibility, improved learner experience and enhanced tracking, testing and certif

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is sponsoring the Product Design & Innovation – Electronic Award at the AI Specification Awards 2026 for the third time, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to innovation in access control and automation. Three entries have been shortlisted showcasing cutting-edge electronic solutions designed to enhance performance, security and user experience within building design The category recognises cutting-edge developments in electr

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has reinforced its position as the leading UK industry voice at European level following its involvement in a key meeting of CEN responsible for European standards covering powered pedestrian doors, powered turnstiles and speed lanes. The two-day meeting of TC33/WG9 (Technical Committee 33/Working Group 9), at the DIN building in Berlin, brought together European standards bodies and industry experts to review and progress criti

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Joe Greenlees, Managing Director of Record UK Ltd, to its Executive Committee — the group responsible for the association’s governance and strategic direction. Joe succeeds Mark Ayton, who is stepping back from his ADSA role after many years’ loyal service, to manage his extended role as Record’s Regional Director of North Europe. With more than nine years at Record UK

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