NEWS

June 2009

Wisconsin Automatic Door, Inc. Becomes State Certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)

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Wisconsin Automatic Door, Inc. has received certification as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. The designation is pursuant to the state administrative rule requirements of Comm 104 which provides validation that Wisconsin Automatic Door, Inc. meets the requirements of being at least 51 percent woman-owned, controlled and managed. It qualifies Wisconsin Automatic Door, Inc. to be considered for contracts with corporations and government entities that seek vendor relationships with businesses owned and operated by women...

July 2008

Providing Safe Passages for Healthcare Facilities
From Medical Construction & Design magazine, July/August 2008

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From entranceways to patient treatment areas, it is vital for healthcare facility owners and managers to provide safe and easily accessible routes for visitors, patients and staff — and automatic doors are a great way to meet this responsibility. Aside from the most obvious benefit provided by properly installed and maintained automatic doors — convenient entry and exit — they also help decrease patient transport time, provide independence for physically challenged people, and help to maintain proper air and temperature control...

January 2008

New Web site launches for Wisconsin Automatic Door
In an effort to better serve customers and partners, Wisconsin Automatic Door has launched a new Web site.  “We are pleased to provide this new site as a resource of information about our company and its products and services,” says Mary Madderom, president.  “It incorporates many new features including an online service request form, an overview of featured projects and even a picture of the dogs who share time with us in the office!  Drop me a note and let me know what you think of the new site.

Summer 2007

NABCO Entrances publishes paper titled "Considerations for ADA Applications in Public Buildings"
Authored by John Cianciolo, NABCO vice president of engineering , this paper provides excellent information about the federal government’s standards for accessibility, as well as standards from other industry and trade organizations.  The writer provides definitions for various door types and outlines considerations in choosing the right door, positioning switches, managing safety checks and more.
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June 2006

Leading publication publishes article titled “Horton Automatics Stays Lean in the Door Industry”
Aside from being the leader in the industry, Horton Automatics sets itself apart with its ability to custom design and manufacture doors and windows that meet its customers' needs. "Our products are well-designed, have long life and have high reliability," Bill Liles, director of engineering, states. "I think our key has always been [in] adapting our products to meet the customers' needs.”
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