About Us
For over 35 years, BTR has partnered with OEM Door Manufacturers - listening to their specific needs, developing custom engineered solutions, then manufacturing, assembling, and delivering finished products.
No other industrial controls manufacturer provides this level of customization.
Experience the BTR Advantage
Our Rich, Innovative History
BTR Controls has a successful track record of developing and manufacturing innovative, custom engineered solutions that fit customer's exact needs and requirements.
1986
Incorporation of Control Associates & Mfg. - engineering easily built, cost-effective products.
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1989
Launch of Digital Gateway Dedicated Door Logic Controller - set a new level of user-friendly operation.
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1999
Formation of BTR Controls to develop a custom Dedicated Industrial Controller based on distributed control architecture with modular components.
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2003
Merger of the two companies to become the present day BTR Controls, Inc.
Launch of the Dedicated Distributor Controller.
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2010
Launch of the Digital Gateway II Integrated Variable Speed Door Controller.
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2011
Launch of the Absolute Magnetic Encoder.
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2013
Launch of the SeyWave Wireless Safety/Activation System.
Launch of the Illumadoor LED Signaling System.
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2016
Launch of the DG-Mini Door Controller, cloud-based data monitoring and a UPS system designed specifically for motors.
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2020
Launch of the Wireless Safety Sensor and the Wireless Remote Host.
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2023
Launch of a new next-generation, easily customizable connectivity solution that will transform OEM manufacturing facilities into “smart” environments, where inefficiencies with doors, docks, and gates are quickly identified, and real-time improvements are realized.
Our Committment to Continuous Improvement
How is BTR Controls different?
Whether you require custom product design, bulk manufacturing, or fast re-orders, BTR has instituted internal processes that allow us to uphold the highest standards and stay flexible to meet all your needs:
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Strict Internal Testing Process
Rigorous quality control and testing sets you and your customers up for success.
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Order Process Transparency
Proprietary operations tracking system provides real-time job status, from initial order through final delivery.
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Cross Training
On-going investments results in flexibility to move resources where needed, when needed, to meet both our delivery promise and our customers' expectations.
