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Recent Projects Completed by Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door


In March 2011 Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door was subcontracted by Hill Electric Co. of Atlantic City, New Jersey to install an M2000 automatic operator in the building manager's office in the Jefferies Tower Housing Community in Atlantic City, NJ. A tie-in with the existing card reader security system was required and was simply done with the on board controller in the M2000. With the M2000 installation the managers now have full automatic access control of their office door.	In the Fall of 2010 Mid-AtlanticAutomatic Door was subcontracted by Lopez Glass of Springfield, VA to install a Detex M2000 operator in the West entrance of the George Washington University Mall at 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC. The M2000 unit was affordably custom coated to blend in with their existing decor and renovation of the GWU Mall. The optional (3) year complete warranty was also selected.

In February 2011 (4) Detex M2000- A019 operators were installed in the men's and women's restrooms for the National Epilepsy Foundation offices in Landover, MD. The Epilepsy Foundation elected to take advantage of the optional (3) year complete warranty.	In the Fall of 2010 Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door entered into an annual purchase agreement with the US OPM to supply a variety of Standard and Custom sized Detex M2000 - A019 automatic swing operators for their offices on E Street in Washington, DC. In addition, US OPM management has elected to standardize on the Detex M2000 - A019 units because of their proven commitment to manufacturing their products to the highest industry standards, their unmatched warranty, their trouble free operation, and proven reliability.

Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door was contracted recently by the United States Geological Survey in Reston, VA to install a Detex M2000/ A019 operator in the facility as soon as possible. Within a week the Detex operator was delivered and installed. Management was particularly pleased with the quiet operation of the unit, its multifunction controls, and the (3) Year Manufacturer's Warranty.	A pair of Hunter sliding entry doors were installed at the Mediterranean Towers Fort in Lee, NJ and have been operating reliably for over a year under extreme wind conditions. This extreme is due to the 25 story tower's high stack pressure wind from the inside, and the steady high winds from the outside due to the building's elevated location along the Hudson River. The residents have enjoyed the hands free entry and exit because of the pair of Hunter single sliding doors from their building since the attended lobby and Hunter Sliders were added last year.

Rockville Academy in Rockville, MD recently installed an M2000/A029 LP/Detex operator for the day school. The unit prently ties in with the access control keypad to enable parents and students easy access into the main entry. Exiting couldn't be easier since the Request to Exit Sensor detects the motion of anyone walking within 10 feet of the door. Parents and students alike are happy to have a safe and secure automatic door opening and closing the door for them.	The newly opened Old Tappan Library in Old Tappan, New Jersey needed an economical and reliable automatic door system for their new facility. Head Librarian Susan Meeske contacted Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door to provide an estimate, and in a little over a month the board approved and the door operators are installed with a super-quiet power source. Even the tandem door operators are whisper-quiet.


The owners of The Bike Rack located at 1412 Q St Washington, DC are very customer service oriented. So to facilitate entry and exiting the shop's red door for their customers with bicycles the proprietors Wayne and Chuck selected Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door to install a Detex A019 commercial automatic operator. The installation was somewhat unusual because the swing arm needed to be modified by our fabricators at Inter-Coastal machine shop to accommodate and not interfere with the Overhead Security Door tracks. The Bike Rack is the best bicycle shop in the city of Washington and offers some of the highest quality bicycles on the market. It also has the best customer service too. We at Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door understand and appreciate that kind of approach to business.	Upstairs at Bethesda Row located on Arlington Ave in Bethesda, MD desired to automate their all glass securitized entry and vestibule doors. Management with the recommendation of Datawatch Upstairs' access security provider selected Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door. With the support of our installation support partners we installed two Detex M2000 / A019 operators inside of Upstairs' all glass entry and vestibule area. This project was not a typical installation. Upstairs' heavy 5/8" thick all glass doors proved to have unusual installation challenges due to the obstruction posed by the lobby door's existing security components. With the support and rapid response of our partner Intercoastal Fabricators who quickly modified the Detex operator's connecting swing pull arm assembly to clear these security components obstruction enabling connection to the lobby door. In addition, because the main entry's concealed door frame lacked the usual secure attachment points for a surface applied unit, a custom manufactured mounting bracket was fabricated and integrated into the vestibule to securely mount the Detex push operator on the main entry door. Once again with the aid of Intercoastal's fabrication expertise Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door was able to provide Upstairs at Bethesda Row with reliable, controlled, and safe automatic operation of these entry doors for many years to come.

In June, 2009 Foster's Grille, located in Winchester, VA, franchise owner Elizabeth Wright took advantage of an ADA Tax Credit to offset the total cost of her Handicap Access project by 50% including installation. Elizabeth elected to have us install a standard Detex M2000 automatic swing door operator with push button activation. Elizabeth opted for our Optional Surge Protection Package which provides her with a full (3) year warranty on the mechanical and electrical components combined. In addition, her main entry now opens and closes in a more controlled and customer friendly manor. Since the installation of the automatic door operator Mrs. Wright has received several compliments and recommendations from her non-handicapped and handicapped patrons. (It certainly helps that the food served is very tasty too.)	This recent project was completed in the Fall of 2010. The Township of Roxbury, NJ automated the main entry and lobby doors of the township offices. Because this entry is sees heavy use, the board opted to use the L/P Detex M2000 operators with the optional (3) year warranty. The Mayor's requirement was many trouble free years of continuous operation. We are confident he will be satisfied with the long term performance of our product and installation.

This recent 2011project at the historic New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC involved installation of two modified Twin LP/Detex operators to automate their Sanctuary vestibule doors and make them handicapped accessible. In order to keep the integrity of church Sanctuary free of equipment the units were both located out of sight in the Sanctuary Vestibule. In addition, the original historic church was renovated from 1949 to 1950 with non standard sized doors therefore the modifications involved; shortening a standard LP/Detex 75.5" Twin Push and Pull M2000 header down to 64" wide. Another custom modification to the other Pull unit involved shortening a Pull arm, by our machinists at Inter Coastal Fabricators in short order, to accommodate an unusual wall angle in the Sanctuary vestibule. The board and the congregation are completely satisfied with the quiet operation and the programmed extended cycle time of the units that give all families with carriages, elderly, and handicapped congregants ample time to navigate through the Sanctuary vestibule doors after Sunday services.

In December 2010 the National Defense University in Fort McNair in Washington, DC contacted Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door to make Lincoln Hall completely ADA compliant. To make it possible a cost effective LP/Detex A019 Pull operator was installed with RF pushbuttons. The positive pressure in the building was so strong that the Power Close and Seal features were utilized to fully close the door as it transitioned from closing to latching. The Seal feature keeps it closed when not in use.	The Oyamel Restaurant at 401 7th Street NW in Washington DC not only offers some of the best traditional Mexican cuisine in the area. As of November 2008 Oyamel can now accommodate any handicapped or disabled patron easy access into this fine establishment since they purchased a safe and reliable Detex M2000 swing door operator. While your dining please pay close attention to the beautiful art work that hangs on the walls. You can't miss the massive tin butterfly mobiles that are suspended from the ceiling.

This March 2008 in Alexandria, VA the D. family knew that when Mr. D returned from the hospital with one or both of his hips replaced, he would need a simplified way to get in and out of the home. Mrs. D elected to have Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door. erect and install a PVI Modular ramp to ensure their easy access in and out of their home. As is evident by this photograph the PVI Modular Ramp System is solidly constructed with stable aluminum components and is also attractively designed. These modular systems are available in a variety of configurations to accommodate most residential entries. Oh and by the way, Sam their dog likes it a lot too!	This PVI Modular Aluminum Ramp was completed in December 2008 for the Harford County Maryland Habitat for Humanity. Their client Mrs. W. was extremely pleased to have this PVI aluminum ramp assembled for her in just two days. With her new ramp in place she is now able to safely and easily to get from her house to her car to drive to physical therapy or run errands.

This project completed in August 2008 involved fabricating two 15.2' PVI access ramps connected to a 4'x 4' transition landing. Working with Habitat for Humanity of Harford County MD, Mr. Otto M. was the recipient of this attractive, safe, low maintenance modular ramp system. Because of a team effort between the HFH and Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door. Since Otto's leg amputation earlier this year, and with the assembly of this ramp he now has the ability to come and go as he pleases. Habitat for Humanity was extremely pleased with the high quality, low maintenance, attractive design, and safety features they are considering using PVI modular aluminum ramp projects with MAAD instead of permanent wooden constructed high maintenance ramps.	In June 2010 Scientific Social Services in Silver Spring, MD needed to automate a securitized 9th floor glass office entry door for a handicapped employee. Working with Social Scientific Service's security firm Datawatch Security; Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door installed a Detex M2000 operator that opens with Datawatch's security card swipe reader and a Push-to-Exit button. Now all of the employees benefit from the automatic door operator opening the office door for them.

Gates Hudson Associates the property Management firm that manages the Arlington Gateway Building on N. Glebe Rd in Arlington, VA wanted to make their subterranean parking garage building entry doors handicap accessible. After consulting with Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door about the best fit for their application, a Detex pull operator was fitted on Level One's building access door located directly across from the designated handicapped parking. The plan calls for 2-3 more for the other lower parking level lobbies in early 2010. By then Gates Hudson will have enjoyed a year of trouble free service from their Detex operator.	The project above involved installing a commercial Handy Ramp at City Vista condominiums in Washington, DC in September of 2008. The commercial ramp provided the new tenants with the ability to easily move furniture and appliances from the ground level to the main service elevator level. The ramp quickly and assembles and easily mounts to the service landing with pins. Commercial Handy Ramps are capable of supporting 750lbs of loaded weight. When not in use the disassembled commercial Handy ramp easily stores out of the way under the service landing.

This recent project for Meisel Capital Partners in Columbia, MD was completed in late October 2009. The project consisted of installing two Detex M2000 push operators on the main entry door (pictured) and the lobby door. Because these doors were rather heavy to push open manually, the M2000's Push-and-Go option was used to facilitate manual opening for everyone. MCP opted for the complete (3) year warranty option by allowing our electrical subcontractor, Blankenship Electric, to install a Leviton 5280 surge protected outlet inside the M2000 to protect even the electronic controls for three full years.	This recent project done in December 2009 in downtown Wilmington, Delaware for 1 Commerce Center involved installing (2) custom sized Detex M2000 operators. Due to the building's older glass and aluminum door framing, the installations required swing arm modifications by our local machine shop. One unit was mounted above the main entry, the other unit was installed inside the building's vestibule and lobby. Automatic access into the building is gained with hard wired push buttons. Automatic egress from the building is performed by activating hard wired push buttons as well. The building tenants especially like the Push/Pull-and-Go feature that automatically assists them when opening the heavy glass doors manually. Management preferred the optional (3) Year Complete Warranty by simply having their electrician install a Leviton 5280 surge protected duplex outlet in each unit.

This recent installation at Springwell Assisted Living located in North Baltimore, Maryland involved installing a standard Detex M2000 swing door operator in the new Alzheimer's wing. Limited access /egress from the wing is accomplished by using an electromagnetic security lock. Activation is initiated by an authorized fob and proximity reader which signals the M2000 unit to begin its brief automatically timed open/close sequence.	This recent project for 2800 Stone Cliff Condominium Association in West Baltimore, MD involved installing a Detex M2000 pull operator onto the garage door for residents to facilitate entry into the elevator lobby. The unit optimizes the Push/Pull-and-Go feature to allow facilitated entry for all walking pedestrians. In addition a handicapped push button enables operation in the fully automatic mode. The Condo Association took advantage of the optional (3) Year Full Warranty on the M2000 operator with electrical surge protection.

In April 2010 Elizabeth Lillie the Director of the Monroe Public Library in Williamstown, NJ contacted Mid-Atlantic to install an automatic door for their brand new library. They elected to purchase the LP/Detex M2000 120VAC operator. With the Push-and-go feature utilized the door opens automatically even when pushed by hand. This feature by necessity has a much shorter cycle time compared to when the door is activated with either of the push buttons. The library staff is relieved to have the new automatic door operator since they no longer must leave the check out desk unattended in order to assist a handicapped patron.	Foxhall Condominiums on Massachusetts Ave NW in Washington, DC decided to automate several of the entry/exit doors for their older tenants using canes, walkers, and scooters. Their solution involved automating (4) securitized garage doors and (2) main entry and lobby glass doors using all LP/Detex swing M2000 operators. This project involved coordinating services with several their vendors including; Lopez Glass, Stanley/Safemasters Security, and Mona Electric. The multi-day project now enables the Foxhall tenants to continue to use their security key fobs for automatic entry into the building through any of the garage doors. A PIR (REX exit Sensor) detects them as they exit through the elevator lobby and automatically opens and closes the door for them on their way out. The Foxhall's main entry and lobby doors have individual push button activation for personal automatic entry and exit. Foxhall's full-time doormen appreciate the main entry and lobby doors automatic Push-and-Go feature to automatically open and briefly hold each door for a tenant. This feature enables the doorman to have a waiting car or limousine's door already open well in advance of the tenant's arrival to the vehicle.

In June 2010 The Intercontinental Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, MD and located on the waterfront at Baltimore's Inner Harbor requested that Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door install a L/P Detex M2000 Pull Operator for them on the doors that lead from the kitchen to the banquet and conference rooms. The food service personnel are very happy to have the door open automatically for them as they approach to reduce the number of mishaps they were experiencing while attempting to negotiate the open-in doors with heavy hand held trays . Management's reasoning was simple; they expect to reduce the high cost of losses of food, and expensive tableware while improving upon their food service level. IHG anticipates a rapid return on their investment.	The US State Department's Federal Credit unions were in need of automated entries for three facilities located in Fort McNair in the District; Arlington, VA; and Alexandria, VA (pictured). Subcontracted to perform the installations of Detex M2000 swing door operators, Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door conducted installations in the three consecutive months of the summer of 2010 as requested. Now these Federal Credit Union locations are ADA compliant.

In the summer of 2010 Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door was sub-contracted by A&M Glass to automate (2) original base buildings 446 & 447 on the PNAS for the US Navy. Each building received a new Heavy Duty steel main entry door. The project involved installing Detex M2000 operators on those HD doors and existing vestibule doors. The units are activated by a Sedco RF vestibule split button push button packages.	A Hanger prosthetics & orthopedics branch located in Salisbury, MD recently had Mid-Atlantic Automatic Door install a standard Detex M2000 push operator to their branch office's main entry door. The unit mounting and connection to the door was anything but standard, however. Due to the overhead space limitations and the extended frame depth, the M2000 operator was to mounted 10 inches away from the door frame onto a header wall. Connection to the entry door and the gear motor shaft was accomplished by modifying a heavy duty swing arm in the shape of an three inch tall "Z" by our machinists at Intercoastal Fabricators. In addition, an extra long connector rod was also utilized to complete the connection to enable safe, reliable, and consistent operation with the push of a button.