A D Metro
A D Metro is a privately held Ottawa-based manufacturer of touch screen sensors and controllers (resistive, PCAP, infrared, SAW), selling B2B to OEMs, systems integrators, and value-added resellers across industrial, military, aerospace, medical, transportation, retail, and marine verticals worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersOttawa, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What A D Metro does
A D Metro Inc. is a privately held Ottawa-based designer and manufacturer of touch screen sensor and controller technology, operating since 1994-1995 and serving global B2B customers including OEMs, systems integrators, and value-added resellers. Its product portfolio spans four touch technologies — resistive (4-wire, 5-wire, 8-wire, including the patented ULTRA armored glass-PET composite variant), projected capacitive (PCAP) with the patented ARGON adaptive controller, infrared optical (patented LCIR), and surface acoustic wave (SAW) — plus one-touch and two-touch resistive controllers. The portfolio is protected by four registered patents and targets industrial, military & aerospace, transportation, retail, medical, and marine applications where durability, EMI/RFI immunity, sunlight resistance, and operation under gloves, water, or extreme temperatures (-35°C to +70°C) are required.
The company's revenue model is hardware product sales on a quote-based B2B basis, with no publicly disclosed pricing. A D Metro goes to market through direct sales (phone, email) supplemented by four authorized regional distributors — Interelectronix in Europe (Germany), DACPOL in Eastern Europe (Poland), Manuco Electronics in Australia, and BL Brasil in Brazil — giving it stated global reach across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and Oceania. The company is founder/owner-operated, has no disclosed institutional funding, no subsidiaries, and operates from a single manufacturing facility in Ottawa, Ontario, with 11-50 employees. A D Metro is ISO certified and emphasizes North American design and manufacturing as a procurement differentiator for defense and industrial customers.
A D Metro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- A D Metro
- Legal name
- A D METRO INC.
- Website
- https://admetro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- A D Metro is a privately held Ottawa-based manufacturer of touch screen sensors and controllers (resistive, PCAP, infrared, SAW), selling B2B to OEMs, systems integrators, and value-added resellers across industrial, military, aerospace, medical, transportation, retail, and marine verticals worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
A D Metro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Touch Screen Sensors and Human-Machine Interface Components
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Touchpads & Touch Input Modules (HDACAFAE)
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Where A D Metro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ottawa
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
A D Metro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Touch Screen Hardware Sales: A D Metro generates revenue through the sale of touch screen sensors (resistive, PCAP, infrared) and touch controllers. Products include standard resistive sensors, ULTRA armored sensors, PCAP sensors, ARGON controllers, one-touch and two-touch resistive controllers. Revenue is primarily from hardware product sales to B2B customers including OEMs, systems integrators, and value added resellers.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
A D Metro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
A D Metro designs and manufactures touch screen sensor solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and value-added resellers. Its product lines span resistive sensors (standard 4-/5-/8-wire and ULTRA armored variants), projected capacitive (PCAP) sensors paired with the ARGON adaptive controller, Linear Correlating Infrared (LCIR) optical touch systems for large-format displays, and surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch screens, along with resistive touch controllers including a patented Two-Touch controller.
Product overview
A D Metro designs, manufactures, and supplies innovative touch screen sensor technology solutions. The product portfolio centers on four core touch technologies: Resistive (standard and ULTRA armored), Projected Capacitive (PCAP) with ARGON adaptive controllers, Infrared Optical (LCIR), and Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW). Supporting these technologies are dedicated controller products including one-touch and two-touch resistive controllers, plus the ARGON adaptive PCAP controller. The ULTRA line represents their patented armored resistive sensors with enhanced durability, while the standard resistive sensors target cost-sensitive applications. All products are compatible with each other through standardized form factors allowing integration flexibility across the technology range.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ULTRA: Patented armored resistive touch screen sensor technology featuring glass surface for enhanced durability
- ARGON
- LCIR
Products and services
- ULTRA Armored Resistive Touch Sensor Patented ruggedized resistive touch sensor engineered for harsh environments and military applications, delivering impact resistance and EMI/RFI immunity. Targeted at OEMs and systems integrators building ruggedized industrial, defense, and mission-critical HMIs.
- ARGON Adaptive PCAP Controller Patented projected capacitive touch controller that automatically adapts to sensor characteristics to simplify integration. Paired with A D Metro PCAP sensors for OEMs building modern PCAP-based touch products.
- Standard Resistive Touch Sensors (4-wire, 5-wire, 8-wire) Conventional resistive touch sensors offered in 4-wire, 5-wire, and 8-wire configurations for OEMs and integrators across industrial, retail, medical, and consumer-adjacent applications.
- Linear Correlating Infrared (LCIR) Touch Technology Patented optical infrared touch technology designed for large-format interactive displays, suitable for kiosks, digital signage, transportation, and retail installations.
- Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Touch Screens SAW-based touch screens for OEMs and VARs requiring the optical and touch performance characteristics of surface acoustic wave technology, applied across medical, marine, gaming, and signage markets.
- Two-Touch Resistive Controller Patented resistive touch controller that enables two-touch input on resistive sensor platforms, expanding interaction options for OEMs using proven resistive touch hardware.
- One-Touch Resistive Controllers Standard resistive touch controllers supporting single-touch input for OEM and integrator use alongside A D Metro resistive sensors.
Quantifiable outcome
- 10x longer sensor life for ULTRA compared to standard resistive sensors
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use A D Metro
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
A D Metro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
A D Metro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- InterelectronixcoreAuthorized distributor for Europe based in Hofolding, Germany. Provides local sales, support, and distribution of A D Metro touch screen products for European customers. Contact: Tel: +49 8104-62868-0, www.interelectronix.com
- DACPOL Sp. z o.o.coreAuthorized distributor for Poland and Eastern Europe based in Piaseczno, Poland. Provides local sales, support, and distribution of A D Metro touch screen products. Contact: Tel: (+48) 22 70 35 100, www.dacpol.eu
- Manuco ElectronicscoreAuthorized distributor for Australia based in Hawthorn, Victoria. Provides local sales, support, and distribution of A D Metro touch screen products for Australian customers. Contact: Tel: +61 3 9852 7922, www.manuco.com.au
- BL Brasil Representações Ltda.coreAuthorized distributor for Brazil based in São Paulo. Provides local sales, support, and distribution of A D Metro touch screen products for Brazilian customers. Contact: Tel: +55 11 3667-6013, www.blbrasil.com.br
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
A D Metro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- DISPLAX: DISPLAX is a Portugal-based company specializing in projected capacitive touch films and sensors for large-format interactive displays and digital signage. They are an emerging player whose PCAP technology overlaps with A D Metro's PCAP controller and sensor offerings.
Direct peers
- Zytronic: Zytronic is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in rugged and customized touchscreens using projected capacitive (PCT) and other touch technologies for industrial, medical, military, and outdoor applications. They are a direct competitor to A D Metro in the rugged/high-reliability touch sensor market.
- Touch International:
- FlatFrog:
- Baanto International (ShadowSense):
- General Touch Industries:
Broad incumbents
- ILJIN Display: ILJIN Display is a South Korea-based manufacturer of touch panels and cover glass for smartphones, tablets, and automotive applications. As a large Asian incumbent, they represent the scale-driven competitive threat to niche touch sensor manufacturers like A D Metro in PCAP technology.
- TPK Holding:
- Elo Touch Solutions: Elo is one of the largest global touch screen manufacturers offering resistive, PCAP, and infrared touch solutions across retail, industrial, healthcare, and hospitality. While much larger and broader in scope than A D Metro, Elo competes in overlapping product categories and verticals, particularly in PCAP and rugged touchscreens.
Regional players
- Interelectronix: Interelectronix is a European touch screen specialist and A D Metro's authorized distributor for the EU, but also develops and sells its own touch solutions (Elo-licensed and custom) for industrial and medical applications. They represent a regional touch competitor with overlapping European customer base.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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A D Metro leadership team
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A D Metro funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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A D Metro M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about A D Metro
What does A D Metro do?
A D Metro designs and manufactures touch screen sensor solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and value-added resellers. Its product lines span resistive sensors (standard 4-/5-/8-wire and ULTRA armored variants), projected capacitive (PCAP) sensors paired with the ARGON adaptive controller, Linear Correlating Infrared (LCIR) optical touch systems for large-format displays, and surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch screens, along with resistive touch controllers including a patented Two-Touch controller.
Is A D Metro a public or private company?
A D Metro is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was A D Metro founded?
A D Metro was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is A D Metro based?
A D Metro is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, in the North America region.
How does A D Metro make money?
One revenue line is on record: touch Screen Hardware Sales.
Who are A D Metro's main competitors?
DISPLAX is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Zytronic, Touch International, FlatFrog, Baanto International (ShadowSense) and General Touch Industries. Broad incumbents are ILJIN Display, TPK Holding and Elo Touch Solutions. Interelectronix is listed as a regional player.
Does A D Metro have an API?
No public API is recorded for A D Metro.
What industry is A D Metro in?
A D Metro's product category is Touch Screen Sensors and Human-Machine Interface Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHALAO, Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration), with a secondary code of HDACAFAE, Touchpads & Touch Input Modules. Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3670.