AutoGate

10/14/2026

It's Gate Safety month! Let's chat about entrapment protection...

Automated gates create movement, which can create potential hazards wherever a person could become trapped between moving and stationary components. A gate can operate exactly as intended and still present a safety hazard if entrapment protection isn't properly addressed.

UL 325 includes requirements for entrapment protection, and identifies potential entrapment zones. This is highly important to consider during gate installation. Depending on the application, protection may include:
- Photoelectric sensors that detect an obstruction without requiring physical contact.
- Contact sensing edges that detect pressure when an obstruction is encountered.
- Proper gate construction and clearances that help address or eliminate potential hazards throughout the gate's movement.

No single safety device is a substitute for evaluating the entire installation!

At AutoGate, we believe understanding how these components work together is essential to creating safer, more reliable automated entrances.

Learn more about UL 325 and ASTM F2200:
https://www.autogate.com/ul-325-f2200-information/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=gate_safety_2026&utm_content=entrapment_protection_oct14

10/02/2026

Today is Manufacturing Day, and while we’re proud of what we manufacture, we’re even more proud of the people who make it happen.

From fabrication and assembly to engineering, support, sales and everything in between, it takes a team to turn raw materials into the security solutions that leave our Ohio facility every day.

That makes today a fitting time to also recognize our October work anniversaries! This month, 11 team members are celebrating milestones ranging from their first year with AutoGate all the way to 20 years. Congratulations to Chris, Anastacia, Dave C., Dave F., Thomas, Amber, Ashley, Aiden, Bryce, Dave C. and Jamie. Thank you for the time, skill and experience you bring to AutoGate.

And if Manufacturing Day has you thinking about a career in manufacturing, we’re hiring! Take a look at our current opportunities and see where you could fit into Team AutoGate: https://www.autogate.com/employment/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=recruiting_2026&utm_content=manufacturing_day_oct_anniversaries_oct02

09/18/2026

Happy Lasercraft, Inc outing day!

This year’s theme is “The State of Ohio”! Always excited to be part of raising money for the yearly charity.

09/16/2026

Did you miss us at GSX 2026?

We brought the AutoGate Vertical Pivot Gate to Atlanta and spent three days talking perimeter security, access challenges, and what makes the VPG a different approach to securing vehicle entrances.

If you didn’t get a chance to stop by, or you left the show with a few more questions, we’d still love to hear from you!

👉 Connect with the AutoGate team:
https://www.autogate.com/contact-us/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=gsx_2026&utm_content=day_three_video

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and helped make GSX 2026 a great show!

09/01/2026

August flew by, and September is officially here! (Even if today’s heat index hasn’t quite gotten the memo.)

As we head into the new month, we’re celebrating 14 AutoGate team members with more than 90 combined years of service! From first anniversaries to more than two decades, every milestone represents the people, experience, and dedication behind what we do.

A special shoutout goes to Randy Bretz, celebrating 21 years with AutoGate, and our GM, Brian Fritz, celebrating 17 years! Thank you both for the many years of hard work, leadership, and contributions that have helped shape AutoGate along the way. Your expertise is invaluable, and we appreciate the impacts you both have made along the way.

To ALL of our team celebrating August and September anniversaries - thank you for the energy and value you bring to work each day, and for being a PIVOTAL part of AutoGate!

Here’s to many more!

09/01/2026

What a clean looking install!

Thanks to Crimson Perimeter, LLC. for the great work!

AutoGate Vertical Pivot Gate installed in Pontiac.

07/31/2026

It's hard to believe July is already coming to a close. Before we turn the page to August, we want to take a moment to recognize five incredible members of the AutoGate team.

Together, these employees represent FIFTY years of dedication to our company!

A very special congratulations goes to Diane Mongiardo, who is celebrating an amazing 29 years with AutoGate. Your commitment, knowledge, and the impact you've made over nearly three decades have helped shape who we are today.

Thank you all for your hard work, loyalty, and the role you play in serving our customers and supporting one another every day. We couldn't do it without you.

Happy work anniversary, and here's to many more years of success!

07/28/2026

LinkedIn: "Look at these distinguished professionals representing AutoGate."

Facebook: "Here's what actually happened." (Our golf game might still be a work in progress... but our knowledge of perimeter security isn't!)

After sharing the polished team pictures, we figured we'd let everyone here see what really happens when the cameras aren't pointed at the sponsor signs.

We had an incredible weekend and start to our week supporting both the Caleb Stockmaster Memorial Golf Tournament and the Citywide Solutions, Inc. Customer Appreciation Golf Outing. Thanks to everyone who made these events possible, and thanks for putting up with us on the course!

06/30/2026

As June comes to a close, we're taking a moment to recognize the 30th anniversary of the National Safety Council's Go Green for Safety campaign. We're proud to stand alongside organizations across the country that are committed to creating safer workplaces and stronger safety cultures.

At AutoGate, safety isn't something we think about just once a year. It's part of who we are.

From manufacturing Vertical Pivot Gates designed for safe, dependable operation to maintaining a workplace where employees look out for one another, safety influences every decision we make.

Wearing green is a great way to show support for the campaign, but for us, it's also a reminder that safety is an everyday commitment, not just a one-day event.

Want to learn more about how we're building reliable, safety-focused gate systems? Visit:
https://www.autogate.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GoGreenForSafety2026&utm_content=company_post

Thank you to our team for making safety a priority every day.

06/26/2026

Thanks for the shout out, Flyin' Five Racing! Good luck this weekend!