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Reasons Why Everyone Should Be Using An ADIA Member

Each year we contact thousands of businesses across the UK via our printed ADIA Directory. This lists and advertises all of our members including suppliers and sole traders across the UK and Europe.

Why do we send this Directory? Well, because we want to target businesses and public sectors who are used by pedestrians on a daily basis and therefore require the safest automatic doors possible.

That is why we have the DoorSafe Register. This register lists all those who have sat the BS EN16005 & BS7036-0 course and exam, accredited by City & Guilds – all of which are ADIA Members. The printed and online Directory labels all those who have completed this course and assessments.

The ADIA is the only association with this accreditation, which means OUR members have the engineers who should be installing, servicing and maintaining the automatic doors within the public domain. Of course, we promote other members too as they have their own skills and backgrounds which they can detail in their company bio.

We offer a range of training including Diplomas to our members meaning they are well on their way to becoming the safest engineers on the market.

2019/2020 is going to see us further promote and educate members to those who need automatic doors within the community. If retailers want their customers safe, they need to ensure they use a safe company with an association that will support them in ensuring they are getting all the best training and up to date knowledge.

Our ADIA Directory will be sent to members and other sectors in August 2020. To be included in the 2020/2021 Directory and our online Directory today, join now!

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Posted by on July 10, 2019

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10 Reasons Why You Should Join the ADIA

Should you ever need to remind yourself of what the ADIA has to offer and why you should be a member, we have come up with just SOME of the reasons.

1. This is an association that supports, listens and promotes our members. A committee does not run the ADIA. This means we ask the opinions of members and put their decisions into action.

 

2. There are a range of benefits and discounted services to save our members time and money. This lowers costs and work hours finding the best deals and offers for your company as we have already done it for you.

 

3. The ADIA are the only door association with the BS EN16005 & BS7036-0: 2014 accredited by City & Guilds. We have and are continuing to promote to the head offices and legal departments of retailers, restaurants, bars, NHS authorities and architects.

 

4.  We hold formal and informal meetings on a regular basis allowing us to get to know our members. This gives you the opportunity to discuss what your needs are and what you want from an association. This is also a chance for members to meet other companies who could potentially help their business in the future.

 

5. We offer technical support services so whenever assistance is required on site, there will be someone there to help you.

 

6. We promote our members and their accredited engineers to specifiers and retailers to ensure they are using only those who have passed the BS EN16005 accredited by City & Guilds via our DoorSafe register.

 

7. The ADIA are continuously finding more benefits and ways of promoting our members. For example, 2015 will see a membership directory be sent to a wide range of industries with company details getting members more work. In addition to this we will be offering members assistance in setting up social networking and assistance with any marketing plans.

 

8. Keeping members updated is important to us. That is why we cover as many bases as possible by sending regular emails, monthly newsletters and using our social networking.

 

9. Engineers being educated in all aspects of the industry is crucial. We offer discounted online health and safety courses through Safety4Doors, a NVQ course and we are even putting together a “back to basics” fault finding course.

 

10. Delivering excellent customer service is paramount within the association. Therefore we will ensure your query is responded to as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our personal approach will ensure your satisfaction.

Join today or request more information by emailing laura@theadia.co.uk.

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Posted by on January 9, 2015

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ADIA AGM: Door Safe, What we’ve achieved & The new era for Automatic Doors!

We are very happy to announce that our first Annual General Meeting in Birmingham was a success.

With the training unit open for view and over 60 guests present (both members and non-members) there was a buzz in the room for what would be an educational and fun day ahead.

The meeting kicked off with Anne Saxby, Director of the ADIA outlining the achievements of the past year:

  • ADIA BS EN16005 Accredited by City & Guilds
  • NVQ / Apprenticeships
  • BS EN16005 for office Staff – completed online and instantly certificated online
  • Benefits of membership
  • Safety 4 Training 50% off health and safety courses and instantly certificated online
  • How the ADIA intend to move the BS EN16005 into Europe.
  • Door Safe Register introducing the new standard of door safety http://www.door-safe.co.uk
She surprised delegates with the announcement of the Door Safe Register listing all companies who have engineers (which are named) that have passed the BS EN16005 (accredited by City & Guilds). The DoorSafe logo and name has been trade marked and is exclusive to the ADIA making it exclusive to ADIA Members. This furtherance in promoting ADIA members and their accreditations gave members a burst of energy in that they would be given such prestige.

http://www.door-safe.co.uk

With the delegates fixed on to the stage Tom McWey from Hotron presented  the advancements of safety features in automatic door sensors. Tom explained the development of safety sensors since the introduction of the BS EN16005, illuminating the importance of the standard.
Tom was followed up by Keith Parton, a sponsor member from Nationwide Services who provide discounted services on a huge range of services, equipment and even accommodation. Keith assured all those present that Nationwide Services that they were able to get money off in places that others couldn’t. Members and non-members alike had time to approach Keith to discuss what was on offer during a short break.Between talks companies from a range of automatic door services were able to swap business cards, discuss special offers on products and talk with our guest speakers. ADIA events are a great way to connect with others in the industry and this was the perfect opportunity before John Irving from Sydney Mitchell Solicitors took the stage.
John’s topic was the importance of having a contract and loopholes in getting paid. This was something that got the attention of all in the room as losing money is not something any business considers forgivable. John let delegates know their rights when it comes to their work and advice on non-payment.Once a lovely lunch was had by all, guests settled down to find a bar of chocolate awaiting them. Final guest speaker Jo Failey, co-founder of Green & Black’s chocolate took the stage, to a rapturous applause, giving her perspective of starting a business. She discussed her highs and lows of being in a successful business, making it relevant to all those in the room, despite being in an entirely different industry.
Dave Brook of Bolton Gate also won a prize for the mobile training unit competition of the day winning him the prize of a bottle of champagne presented by Jo.We would like to thank all of our speakers, members, guests and the Park Inn Radisson hotel for making the first ADIA AGM so successful and enjoyable. We hope to have more of you there in years to come.

Kind regards,

Anne Saxby
Association Director

Tel: 0845 094 1817

To find out more about how your voice can be apart of the future of the automatic door industry click here

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Posted by on October 9, 2014

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Architects, are you specifying illegal automatic doors?

Automatic doors are stylish, modern, assist the disabled and elderly and are a great money saver. But how can you be sure that an automatic door is safe?

It is a common feature in any business that appearance of the establishment can overlook other features. However, it is imperative when designing a place where the public will congregate, that it is safe.

The saying goes, “first impressions count”. The first thing a customer sees when they enter a building is the door. This is your sophisticated, beautifully designed masterpiece with a door that opens to a large traffic flow of customers as they approach, making them feel welcome.

The automatic door is the key to your hard work, the entryway to your breathtaking design that you have put your heart and soul into.

But what if something goes wrong. What if the door doesn’t open? Or closes too soon? Or shuts on the customer? If the customer is injured there can be large penalty involved and not just with money. Everyone involved will be held responsible for not taking action to ensure that those who installed the doors are qualified to do so to the most up to date standards.

There have been cases where someone has died as a result of a faulty automatic door. So, how do you, the architect, make sure the doors that are installed for your project are safe?

Simply, ensure they are full skilled. The BS EN16005 accredited by City & Guilds by the Automatic Door Installation is the safest and securest option.

Not only do those qualified pass an exam and get registered with City & Guilds but they have weeks of learning and hands on training to guarantee they are to the highest standards.

So be sure you are specifying automatic doors that are supplied, installed and maintained by a fully skilled engineer and a member of the Automatic Door Installation Association to make sure you, your client and their customers are safe.

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Posted by on June 20, 2014

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