What ADA Solutions does

ADA Solutions, Inc., founded in 1985 and headquartered in Jefferson, Ohio, manufactures detectable warning surfaces — tactile tiles installed at pedestrian curb ramps, platform edges, and other transit infrastructure to meet accessibility codes. The product line spans Cast-In-Place and Surface Applied systems, Replaceable Panels, Radius systems, the patented Heritage Brick Paver (US D1,086,505 S), Iron Dome cast-iron plates, Glow Dome photoluminescent panels, Directional Way-Finding tiles, and Replaceable Graphic Tile Systems, all engineered to satisfy ADAAG, PROWAG, California Title 24, ISO 23599, CSA B651-12, and AODA standards. The company holds ISO 9002 certification, offers a 7-year standard warranty (15 years on Iron Dome), and claims over 65 million square feet installed across its history — more than all competing manufacturers combined — supported by 1,500+ distribution locations across North, Central, and South America with 6-36 hour shipping and 99%+ fill rates.

The business is a quote-based B2B hardware manufacturer: pricing is not publicly listed, and revenue is generated through one-time product sales routed primarily via distributors rather than direct contracts. Go-to-market channels include 1,500+ distribution partners, AIA continuing-education programs that target architects and specifiers, a website quote-request workflow, and social media; the Cast-In-Place Replaceable system additionally creates an aftermarket replacement-tile revenue stream tied to prior installations. The company has begun selling into EMEA (with sales coverage referenced in Slovenia), expanding its regulatory compliance coverage beyond North America.

Since 2016 ADA Solutions has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SureWerx, a safety and industrial products platform, which provides capital and distribution synergies. Public leadership disclosures are limited (Helmut Klohn, SVP Technical Services and Transit, is the only named executive in the available data), and no patents exist beyond the single Heritage Brick design patent. No public revenue, headcount, or funding figures have been disclosed, consistent with its private, subsidiary-owned status.

Name

ADA Solutions

Legal name

ADA Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://adatile.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ADA Solutions, founded 1985 and based in Jefferson, Ohio, manufactures detectable warning surfaces — tactile tiles for ADA, PROWAG, and transit-code compliance — distributed through 1,500+ locations across the Americas and sold via quote-based B2B channels to government, contractor, and architectural customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Detectable Warning Surfaces (Accessibility Construction Materials)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Railings, Stairs & Accessibility Features (Outdoor) (HSAPALAL)

Keywords

• Detectable warning surfaces
• Tactile warning tiles
• ADA compliant pavers
• Truncated dome panels
• Accessibility construction products

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Detectable Warning Surface Products: One-time sale of tactile warning surface tiles including Cast-In-Place, Cast-In-Place Replaceable, Surface Applied, Radius Systems, Cast Iron Plates (Iron Dome), Heritage Brick Pavers, Directional Way-Finding Tiles, and Graphic Tile Systems. Products sold through distribution network across North, Central, and South America.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ADA Solutions manufactures and distributes detectable warning surface tiles — tactile panels with truncated domes made from fiberglass polymer composite or cast iron — used to provide ADA-compliant tactile cues at curb ramps, pedestrian crossings, transit platform edges, and other hazardous pedestrian transitions. Products are sold exclusively through a network of over 1,500 stocking distributors across North, Central, and South America, and include cast-in-place, surface-applied, radius, way-finding, graphic tile, and cast iron variants.

Product overview

ADA Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of detectable warning surface products for ADA compliance. The product line centers on tactile warning tiles with truncated domes for pedestrian safety, consisting of Cast-In-Place Paver (permanent installation in fresh concrete), Cast-In-Place Replaceable (100% replaceable panel system introduced 2006), and Surface Applied (retrofit for existing concrete). Supporting products include Heritage Brick Cast-In-Place Paver (aesthetic brick-design variant), Radius Tactile System (curved installations), Directional Way-Finding (guidance surfaces with directional bars), Iron Dome Cast Iron Plates (exterior-grade cast iron option), Replaceable Graphic Tile Systems (customizable messaging tiles), and Transit Facility Products (for rail, subway, bus transit applications). All composite products carry a 7-year warranty while Iron Dome products carry a 15-year warranty. Products are manufactured in an ISO 9002-certified facility in Northeast Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Iron Dome: Cast iron detectable warning surface product line featuring durable exterior-grade iron plates for tactile warning applications, available in natural patina or powder-coated finishes
• Heritage Brick
• Glow Dome

Products and services

• Cast-In-Place Paver Durable tactile warning product permanently embedded into freshly poured concrete, made from homogeneous glass, carbon, and fiberglass reinforced composite material with thick heavy panels and sturdy embedment ribs for strong bond and structural support. Cannot be removed without demolition of the surrounding concrete, making it a time-tested permanent installation option for new construction. Carries a 7-year warranty.
• Cast-In-Place Replaceable The only 100% replaceable detectable warning panel system on the market, delivered pre-assembled for easy insertion into fresh concrete. Features an extra heavy-duty anchoring system with 0.5" x 1.5" corrosion-resistant concrete inserts providing 6,200 psi pulldown strength per insert at 2" embedment depth, plus a four-sided 0.75" deep, 1.02" thick embedment flange. 18,000,000 square feet installed. Carries a 7-year warranty.
• Surface Applied Detectable warning surfaces designed for retrofitting existing concrete surfaces, made from exterior-grade fiberglass polymer composite material with beveled edges for smooth pedestrian transitions. Secured with Chemlink M1 structural adhesive, nylon sleeve anchors, and stainless-steel pins. Carries a 7-year warranty.
• Heritage Brick Cast-In-Place Paver A permanent detectable warning surface providing the aesthetic appeal of brick pavers while meeting ADA compliance. Features a modified basket weave brick layout design with slip-resistant brick texture and fiberglass reinforced composite material. Protected by US Patent D1,086,505 S. Available in two modular sizes (24" x 24" and 24" x 30"). Carries a 7-year warranty.
• Radius Tactile System Curved tactile warning system designed for radius conditions between 6' to 22'. Available in both cast-in-place replaceable and surface applied forms. Pre-scored for 10', 15', and 20' radius installations, requiring no cutting where radius equals 11' to 13'. Includes the free ADA Radius Calculator tool for determining panel quantity and cut dimensions.
• Directional Way-Finding Tiles Tactile way-finding surface tiles using Directional Bar Tiles combined with Detectable Warning Surfaces (truncated domes). Directional Bars provide pathway guidance while Detectable Warning Surface indicates decision points. Available in multiple sizes including 6"x48", 12"x12", 12"x24", and 24"x24". Carries a 7-year warranty.
• Iron Dome Cast Iron Plates The first exterior-grade cast-iron warning surface, lighter in weight than alternative cast iron options to reduce freight costs and installation complexity. Features a slip-resistant textured surface. Available in Natural Patina or powder coated in Brick Red, Clay Red, Federal Yellow, and Black. LEED eligible. Includes a 15-year warranty.
• Replaceable Graphic Tile Systems Fully customizable tiles with photographic-quality 4-color artwork available in 5 different sizes. Features raised truncated domes for slip resistance and can display custom messages, colors, fonts, and reflective ink options. Graphics and messages can be easily updated by swapping individual tiles without disturbing surrounding concrete.
• Transit Facility Products Application-specific tactile warning systems for intermodal transit facilities including Commuter Rail, Light Rapid Transit (LRT), Underground Subway, Bus Rapid Transfer (BRT), and Monorail Stations. Includes Heavy Duty Cast-in-Place Replaceable, Staggered Dome Surface Applied, In-Line Surface Applied, and Staggered Dome Cast-in-Place options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65+ million square feet installed, exceeding all other manufacturers combined
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Armor Tile (Access Products Inc.): One of the closest direct competitors in detectable warning tiles, offering cast-in-place, surface-applied, and replaceable tactile panels used for ADA compliance in public rights-of-way and transit facilities.
• Detectable Warning Systems (DWS): Direct competitor specializing in ADA-compliant detectable warning panels, including cast-in-place and surface-applied systems marketed to municipalities, contractors, and transit authorities.
• StrongGo Industries: Direct competitor offering detectable warning surface products including the SlateDetectable system, serving similar government, transit, and contractor customers with comparable cast-in-place and surface-applied tactile panels.
• TufTile: Direct competitor manufacturing ADA-compliant tactile warning tiles (cast-in-place and surface-applied) for curb ramps, transit platforms, and pedestrian crossings across North America.
• Advantage Tactile Systems: Direct competitor producing detectable warning tiles and way-finding products for ADA compliance, targeting similar municipal and contractor segments with cast-in-place and surface-applied systems.

Broad incumbents

• Neenah Foundry: Established iron foundry producing cast iron detectable warning plates (among broader municipal infrastructure products like manhole covers and drainage gratings); competes most directly with ADA Solutions' Iron Dome cast iron plate line.
• East Jordan Iron Works (EJ): Large incumbent manufacturer of iron infrastructure products including cast iron detectable warning plates, serving the same municipal and transit customer base across North America with broader portfolio offerings.
• Jensen Precast: Diversified precast concrete manufacturer whose product line includes detectable warning panels and accessibility-related precast products for transit and municipal infrastructure projects.

Others

• SureWerx: Parent company of ADA Solutions; a diversified safety and industrial products platform with multiple brand portfolios. Comparable as a corporate parent and adjacent safety/PPE manufacturer that distributes through overlapping channels.

Emerging players

• Mats Inc. Specialty surface product manufacturer offering entrance matting, tactile systems, and accessibility-related surfacing products to commercial, institutional, and government customers with partial overlap to ADA Solutions' way-finding and warning surface lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/adatile
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/adasolutions

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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