As 2025 draws to a close, ADSA Managing Director Ken Price, reflects on a landmark year celebrating the Association’s 40th anniversary. He looks back on four decades of raising standards, championing safety and accessibility and engaging members through campaigns, events and collaboration. Ken shares ADSA’s vision for the future, industry partnerships, skills development and the pride of being shortlisted for the 2026 TAF Awards.
19 May 2025
Episode 6 - Introduction to the New Renewal Process
In this episode of Tech Talk, the ADSA team explores important updates to the ADSA renewal course and assessment, highlighting the increasing focus on competence and continuous professional development. Listeners will hear how the new assessment encourages candidates to use current reference materials when taking the test in a focused environment. The episode also shares practical advice on preparation and where to find support to help learners succeed.
4 Feb 2025
Episode 5 - BS EN 17352: insights into the European safety standard for turnstiles and speedlanes.
A powerhouse of industry leaders give insight into BS 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)
From architectural design considerations, to the enhanced security requirements of Martyn’s Law, this must-listen episode delivers expert views on the future of entrance safety/security solutions.
ADSA MD Ken Price and technical training manager Darren Hyde are joined for this episode by Phil Stonnell, general manager of TiSO UK, Stephen Goodridge, business development manager of Record UK, Neil Lane, Dormakaba UK service and installation lead and Angus Grey, operations manager of GEZE UK.
They explore innovations shaping the industry, highlight the importance of compliance with safety standards and discuss how automation enhances accessibility and sustainability.
28 Oct 2024
Episode 4: NVQs - Evidence of Competence in the Powered Pedestrian Doors Industry
In this episode, the ADSA team is joined by Carl Black, UK & Ireland Field Support Manager for dormakaba, to discuss the importance of NVQs within the powered pedestrian door industry.
The Building Safety Act, proof of competency, professional development and assessment are considered from employee and employer perspectives.
4 Sept 2024
Episode 3 - In Conversation with Derek Hibbart, Editor of Door Industry Journal
This episode focuses on the evolving nature of trade press in the architectural and building products industry and how sole traders can use PR and marketing to promote their businesses. It references the significance of social media for low-budget promotion and the value of advocacy. The conversation also examines print versus digital media, the challenges of attracting new talent to the industry, and a Door Industry Journal promotional package available exclusively to ADSA members.
10 Jun 2024
Episode 2 - In Conversation with Stuart Dale
In this episode, ADSA PR Consultant Alison Gallagher-Hughes, interviews the Association's new Chair, Stuart Dale.
2 May 2024
ADSA Tech Talk - Updates to BS EN 16005
In the first of a new series of podcasts, the Automatic Door Suppliers Association looks at updates to BS EN 16005 - the standard for safety in use and test methods for powered operated pedestrian doors sets.
ADSA MD Ken Price talks to Technical Training Manager Darren Hyde and Head of Operations Fae Ellor about the implications its introduction will have to those specifying, installing and servicing powered pedestrian doors.
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