[April 29th, 2010]

Several new products added to products pages.

Recently we have been concerned by the rise of cheap and nasty "hardware store" brands of automation flooding the market. Generally produced in China but bearing exotic names like Italy, France or Germany, these units are sold by the unscrupulous to those who only have one question on their lips at the time of purchase. (Sometimes the unscrupulous sell these junk brands at higher prices than you need to be paying, in order that they may look to be higher quality). We receive calls on a daily basis requesting assistance with these brands, and when asked why the customer is not calling the company they purchased the unit from, the response is invariably that the customer has given up trying to get their problems resolved through them. Usually the cause of these calls is a plastic gearbox component, a junky remote control that has fallen to pieces OR a really, really underpowered automation system for the job, and or a bad installation. All things you would never see from a reputable dealer who sells quality products.

[January 4th, 2010]

We hope everyone had a lovely Xmas break - we did and we are back hard at work already.

[September 1st, 2009]

Website updated - updated "Why are we Dearer" page, following yet another complete replacement of a grossly underrated system installed by self styled "automation specialists". See for yourself.

[May 4th, 2009]

We are moving. Between 21st May and 5th June we are moving to Athelstone. For complete details please see the contact page. We will remain a home-based business, just as we have been since 1990. We will also continue to service the entire metro area of Adelaide including the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley.

[January 27, 2009]

Yes before you ask - those fantastic looking intercoms in the right pane are available in Australia finally. 4.3 inch Touch screen, missed call recorder with time date stamp (audio & video), handsfree operation, image zoom, nine different ring tones,  16 menu languages - quality Italian design and manufacture. Three Year Warranty. Spoil yourself. See our Products-Intercoms page.

[December 9, 2008]

Many manufacturers are spreading good cheer by raising their prices by about 15% to recoup the money lost by the Aussie Dollar recently. We still have a large amount of stock purchased prior to the price rises, and we are still offering some great deals.

[October 15, 2008]

We are sorry to advise that Ron Fergusson (founder of Gate-A-Mation) passed away on the 13th of October. Rest in Peace old friend.

[October 10, 2008]

We are happy to advise that BFT Italy has established an Australian subsidiary in Sydney. To celebrate the recent visit of Daniele Dal Cengio (BFT Australia's Principal) and our resumption of selling this fine brand we have a number of BFT's systems at very special prices at the moment (until stock runs out). All BFT models are now illustrated on the relevant products pages.

[September 15, 2008]

Recent stormy conditions have highlighted the need for decent quality automation products on swing gates particularly. It is days such as these when the wind sorts out automation that will "just do the job" from quality products designed to operate all 365 days of the year. No one ever regrets buying quality, we have however met a few people who probably wouldn't go for the cheapest option again when it comes to automatic gates.

Warranty terms you should probably avoid:

   Short warranties (ie 3,6 month) (don't cash converters have longer warranties?)

   Warranties issued by manufacturers not by the company you are buying from.

   Ebay warranties (good luck with that).

[April 23, 2008]

Gate-A-Mation website has been fully rebuilt & optimised for customers trying to find the highest quality (and safest) automation products available. Look out for the EN Tested logo,  for a guarantee that you are not buying dangerously inferior goods.                

[April 21, 2008]

Gate-A-Mation receives a visit from Joe (Camè Australia) and Luca (Camè Cancelli Automatici - Italy) to discuss South Australian specific requirements for automation.

[March 3, 2008]

Storeroom re-concreting and office pathway finished. Additional storeroom shelving, security alarm and CCTV cameras all finally finished.

[February, 2008]

Alex Lindsay has commenced an Electrical Apprenticeship with Gate-A-Mation.

[January 25, 2008]

Updated several swing gate models. GateMakers page now functions.

[July 18, 2007]

New staff member - school leaver Alex Lindsay. Alex will train under Brian Linke's supervision. Welcome Alex.

[June 28, 2007]

Refurbishment of office & display area completed in time for stocktake. Also updated information to one superseded model, and two new ones on slider and swing pages. All this and an installation for a gated community in Port Augusta to boot.

[February 28, 2007]

Updated website. All new pdf's, flash ads & new content. Over the next month there will be a number of new additions.

[January, 2007]

Storeroom/ lunch area extensions completed. Now we can finally house all those pesky bulk purchases - and biggg lunches.

[October 16, 2006]

Website relocated to a more reliable host. As with everything in life - you do get what you pay for.

[April 30, 2006]

Successful completion of the furtherest  job from base to date! Ceduna Airport's security upgrades included several automated gates, which were completed within a strict time frame. 750 kilometres - if you were wondering.

[March, 2006]

Ron Fergusson retires 13 years after starting the company. Brian Linke returns to full time installation after a year of only working part time.