The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM), a trade association of manufacturers of automatic pedestrian door systems, promotes safety in the manufacture and operation of automatic doors. The industry is dedicated to promoting consumer wellness as well as the education and certification of maintenance personnel. Members of AAADM make their automatic doors and components in compliance with the ANSI/BHMA Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors, ANSI/BHMAA156.10-2011. This national consensus standard defines and governs installation, sensing devices, and safety requirements for automatic pedestrian doors. AAADM was founded in 1994 with the following mission: to advance the interests of the automatic door systems industry; to increase education, training and professionalism among installers and service providers; and to generally promote the safe use of automatic doors.