Brands, Models, and How to Choose the Right Operator in Ontario

automatic door operator

Trusted brands in Canada

Facilities across Ontario rely on established names with strong parts and service support: Dormakaba, ASSA ABLOY (including Norton/Besam), Horton Automatics, Record, TORMAX, and Camden Door Controls (actuators & accessories).

How to choose

Evaluate:

  • Door type/size, clear width, and duty cycle
  • Traffic volume and required speed/smoothness
  • Wind/stack pressure at the opening
  • Available power and desire for low-energy operation
  • Safety requirements (presence sensors/edges)
  • Integrations (access control, intercom, fire alarm)
  • Noise, aesthetics, and lifecycle cost of ownership

Modernize vs. replace

Many sites benefit from modernization:

  • Convert older units to low-energy operation
  • Add touchless wave-to-open switches
  • Upgrade presence sensors and door edges
  • Improve controller logic for smoother motion
  • Add battery backup and remote monitoring

When replacement is smarter, choose current models with readily available parts and local service to minimize downtime long-term.

Response Tech Solutions is Ontario’s leading partner for maintaining, upgrading, and replacing automatic door operators. Our certified technicians service all major brands, provide clear recommendations with lifecycle cost in mind, and respond fast when minutes matter. We own the name in Ontario—let’s keep your doors moving safely.

Scroll to Top