What ADM Sneezeguards does

ADM Sneezeguards, doing business as Advanced Design Manufacturing L.L.C., designs, manufactures, and sells sneeze guards and food protection equipment out of a single vertically integrated facility in Antioch, California. Founded in 1988 by David Murry and Andy McGrath in Concord, California, the company claims to be the only sneeze guard manufacturer in the United States that produces its own glass under one roof, supported by in-house robotic systems, CNC machining, and a state-of-the-art closed-loop water processing plant for glass production. Its catalog spans roughly 30 active models organized into Full-Service (e.g., EP5, EP6, EP7, Ring-EP5, ED20, ORBIT-900, ORBIT-100), Self-Service (e.g., ES29–ES92 series, B950, B950-Swivel, ORBIT-360), Portable (ALLIN1, EP950-Acrylic, ORBIT-720), and Specialty lines (SMART Glass Series), plus add-on modules such as Hatco heat lamps, LED light bars, and mid-shelves. The company holds a pending patent on the Ring-EP5 rotating bracket system and was the first to standardize sneeze guard designs and to introduce a convertible passover/self-service model (A-475).

ADM operates as a direct-to-consumer manufacturer, selling through its sneezeguard.com e-commerce site with an interactive product configurator and a 1-800 phone order line (8am–4pm PST) for custom and enterprise orders. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, with replacement parts and accessories sold as incremental add-ons. It runs an exclusive bundle partnership with Hatco Corporation integrating ADM sneeze guards with Hatco wells, shelves, heat lamps, and LED lighting as a turnkey offering for restaurants, hotels, and institutional food service.

The customer base is heavily B2B and vertical-diversified across higher education (Harvard, Stanford, Yale, University of Michigan, UCLA, and others), corporate and enterprise dining (Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google peer group, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Capital One, Toyota, Ford, Lockheed Martin, Boeing), healthcare (Johns Hopkins Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic), hospitality (Disney resorts, Hilton, Marriott), government (Pentagon Wedge One, FBI Headquarters), and restaurant and grocery chains (Starbucks, Whole Foods, Round Table Pizza, Fuddruckers). The company ships throughout the United States and offers export to Canada and Mexico on a per-request basis.

Name

ADM Sneezeguards

Legal name

Advanced Design Manufacturing L.L.C.

Website

https://sneezeguard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ADM Sneezeguards designs and manufactures custom and standardized sneeze guards and food protection equipment at its vertically integrated Antioch, California facility, selling direct to commercial food service operators across education, healthcare, hospitality, corporate dining, and government segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Antioch

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sneeze Guard Product Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling sneeze guards and food protection equipment directly to end customers. Products include full-service, self-service, portable, and specialty sneezeguard models. Revenue is one-time (per unit) with potential for repeat orders, replacement parts, and add-ons (light bars, heat lamps, mid-shelves).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ADM Sneezeguards designs, manufactures, and sells a full portfolio of full-service, self-service, portable, and specialty sneeze guards (also called food shields or food barriers) used in commercial food service environments. All products are made in the USA at the company's Antioch, California facility, with vertically integrated in-house tempered glass production, robotic systems, CNC machining, and stainless steel/aluminum hardware fabrication. Customers include educational institutions, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, corporate cafeterias, and government facilities.

Product overview

ADM Sneezeguards offers a comprehensive portfolio of sneezeguard and food protection products manufactured in California. The product line is organized into four main categories: Full-Service (13 models including EP5, EP6, EP7, Ring-EP5, ED20, ORBIT-900, ORBIT-100), Self-Service (12 models including ES29, ES31, ES40, ES53, ES67, ES73, ES82, ES90, ES92, B950, B950-Swivel, ORBIT-360), Portable (4 models including ALLIN1, EP950-Acrylic, ORBIT-720, B950P-Glass), and Specialty products including the SMART Glass Series. Add-on modules include Heat Lamps (by Hatco), Light Bars, and Mid-Shelves. All products are designed and manufactured in-house at the Antioch, California facility with vertically integrated glass production, robotic systems, and CNC machining capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Advanced Design Manufacturing: ADM stands for Advanced Design Manufacturing L.L.C., the legal entity name of the company.

Products and services

• EP5 Full-Service Sneeze Guard Full-serve sneeze guard model designed for buffets, retail service, and custom counters. Features clean aesthetics, durable construction, and full customization for stationary full-service applications where employees pass items to guests.
• EP6 Portable Full-Service Sneeze Guard Portable full-service sneeze guard with durable tempered glass panels and a sturdy lightweight frame for easy transport and setup. Designed for staffed stations such as carving blocks, made-to-order counters, or plated service lines, with open front and enclosed sides.
• EP7 Side-Mount Point-of-Sale Sneeze Guard Streamlined, space-saving portable sneeze guard with a unique side-mounting option, ideal for counters with limited surface area or custom configurations. Features clean sightlines, sturdy construction, and full customization for full-serve or hybrid setups.
• Ring-EP5 Adjustable Angle Vertical Glass Partition Adjustable angle vertical glass partition featuring a patented rotating bracket system that adjusts to virtually any angle. Ideal for dynamic layouts and evolving service needs, with full customization and premium materials.
• ED20 Full-Service Pass-Over Sneeze Guard Full-Service Pass-Over sneeze guard combining sleek design with optional bakery case style shelving. Features customizable width options and a clean professional look for full-serve and service line setups.
• ES29 Self-Service Sneeze Guard Self-service sneeze guard for counters with no tray slide, featuring an over shelf for added functionality.
• ES31 Self-Service Sneeze Guard Simple self-service sneeze guard designed for counters with no tray slide, offering clear reliable protection with easy guest access.
• ES40 Self-Service Sneeze Guard Self-service sneeze guard with over shelf and front posts only for flexible installation. Designed for buffet lines, salad bars, and cafeterias with clear tempered glass protection.
• ES53 Adjustable Self-Service Sneeze Guard Adjustable self-service sneeze guard with open design featuring only front posts and no face glass. Equipped with top shelf for extra display or storage space.
• ES67 Self-Service Sneeze Guard with Curved Posts Self-service sneeze guard with striking curved post design featuring a tray slide. Maximizes visibility and customer access with sleek design.
• ES73 Self-Service Sneeze Guard with Curved Posts Self-service sneeze guard with signature curved post design and integrated top shelf for signage, utensils, or condiments.
• ES82 Double-Sided Self-Service Sneeze Guard Large double-sided self-service sneeze guard for dual-service food stations with open design supporting efficient customer flow.
• ES90 Adjustable Face Self-Service Sneeze Guard Self-service sneezeguard with adjustable face glass and integrated top shelf. Allows customizable opening height for various food presentation needs.
• ES92 Double-Sided Adjustable Self-Service Sneeze Guard Double-sided self-service sneezeguard for central island setups or high-traffic buffet lines with adjustable face glass panels on both sides.
• B950 Adjustable Self-Service Sneeze Guard Fully adjustable self-service sneezeguard with unique mounting cup system allowing secure installation with flexible post height and layout configuration.
• B950-Swivel Swivel-Mounted Self-Service Sneeze Guard Self-service sneezeguard building on the B950 platform with swivel-mounted post system allowing each bay to be angled independently.
• ALLIN1 Portable Sneeze Guard Portable sneezeguard offering versatile configuration options for various food service environments.
• EP950-Acrylic Portable Sneeze Guard Portable sneezeguard with adjustable acrylic face offering cost-effective protection with easy adjustability.
• ORBIT-100 Adjustable Front Glass Sneeze Guard Innovative sneezeguard with fully adjustable front glass panel offering precise positioning for optimal protection. Ideal for full-serve counters or self-serve interactive displays.
• ORBIT-360 Rotating Self-Service Food Shield Modern 360-degree rotating self-service food shield allowing guests easy access from all sides while maintaining food safety compliance. Features high-quality tempered glass and durable stainless steel hardware.
• ORBIT-720 Premium Portable Food Shield Premium portable food shield with crystal-clear tempered glass and brushed stainless steel frame. Features attachable end panels for added protection and versatility.
• ORBIT-900 Full-Service Adjustable Sneeze Guard Full-service sneezeguard with full angle and height adjustability. Adapts seamlessly to any service environment with unmatched versatility without compromising style or durability.
• SMART Glass Series Minimalist sneezeguard series featuring thick high-quality tempered glass with discreet low-profile aluminum hardware. Designed to complement contemporary food service environments with refined aesthetic.
• Heat Lamp Add-On Independently-mounted Hatco heat lamp that can be installed on sneezeguard models for food warming applications.
• LED Light Bar Add-On Independently-mounted LED light bar that can be installed on most in-stock sneezeguard models for enhanced food display illumination.
• Mid-Shelves Add-On Mid-shelves that can be added to most in-stock sneezeguard models for additional storage and display flexibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry's shortest lead-time through vertical integration and robotic/CNC manufacturing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hatco CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADM Sneezeguards has partnered with Hatco Corporation to offer fully integrated food service solutions. The exclusive bundled offering combines ADM's high-quality sneezeguards with Hatco's industry-leading wells or shelves, including overhead heat lamps or LED lighting. This turnkey solution provides unmatched functionality and visual appeal for food display and preservation, targeting restaurants, hotels, and foodservice operations requiring complete integrated setups.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hatco Corporation: Established food warming, holding, and merchandising equipment manufacturer. ADM's exclusive bundled partner (sneezeguards + Hatco wells/heat lamps/LED) and the most direct product overlap — Hatco's warming shelves and merchandising displays are commonly co-installed with sneeze guards in foodservice lines.
• Vollrath Company: Diversified commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer spanning smallwares, serving systems, and buffet/sneeze guard offerings. Broader catalog but overlaps ADM on food shields and buffet equipment.
• Carlisle FoodService Products: Large diversified foodservice supplies manufacturer offering storage, tableware, and buffet/merchandising equipment including food shields. A broader-line competitor with overlapping food protection products.

Direct peers

• Advance Tabco: Stainless steel commercial food service equipment manufacturer offering sneeze guards, food shields, and buffet equipment. Direct competitor in the same product category serving similar institutional and restaurant customers.
• Eagle Group: Manufacturer of stainless steel foodservice equipment including sneeze guards, shelving, and buffet lines. Direct competitor in the institutional and commercial food service equipment category.
• Piper Products: Specialty commercial food service equipment manufacturer producing sneeze guards, food shields, serving lines, and buffet equipment for institutional foodservice operators.
• Cal-Mil Plastic Products: Food service display and merchandising products manufacturer offering acrylic and glass food shields, sneeze guards, and buffet presentation items. Direct overlap with ADM's portable and self-service lines.
• Hubert Company: Food merchandising, display, and operations supplier offering sneeze guards, food shields, and buffet equipment to grocery, foodservice, and retail operators. Competitor in the same product category with overlapping customer types.

Others

• Webstaurant Store: Largest online restaurant and foodservice equipment distributor in the US, selling multiple sneeze guard brands including ADM's competitors. Functions as a key distribution channel that influences buyer choice in the category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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