The story of AMBICO is one of success bred of hard work. Founded by brothers-in-law Israel Shinder and Emanuel Lightstone, AMBICO has grown from a family-run construction products business to an industry-leading specialized door company with a world-wide reputation as an innovator and leader. Predicting economic trends and their effects on a variety of industries, Israel and Emmanuel demonstrated foresight and flexibility. The fabrication of their “stock” doors led to a well-calculated move to the manufacture of highly specialized door products. Today, the world is our marketplace. Architects and engineers trust AMBICO to design and build the very precise doors needed for state-of-the-art hospitals, banks, educational facilities, transportation facilities, Government and military buildings, hotels, museums, and art galleries. These are doors that match craftsmanship with precision specifications.
This family business has solidified its reputation for excellence under current President Jack Shinder, the son of co-founder Israel Shinder, and Vice-President Judah Silverman, the son-in-law of co-founder Emanuel Lightstone.
The Specialized Door Market
Today, our manufacturing facility in Ottawa, Canada, boasts the latest equipment, ensuring AMBICO’s expert technicians can meet large-volume contracts while also constructing every door with a meticulous eye for detail.
Designed for the specialized door market, the company’s cutting-edge commissions include Acoustic Steel & Wood Assemblies, Blast & Pressure Resistant Steel Assemblies, Brass & Bronze Clad Assemblies, Bullet Resistant Steel & Wood Assemblies, Flood Resistant Assemblies, Lead Lined Steel Assemblies, Oversized Steel Assemblies, Radio Frequency Steel Assemblies, Recessed Panel Steel Assemblies, Security Wood & Steel Assemblies, Stainless Steel Assemblies, and Tornado Resistant Assemblies.
“Our products are so far ahead of the market that many of our potential clients don’t believe the technology even exists,” says President Jack Shinder proudly.
That expertise has brought worldwide success. AMBICO exports directly, and also sells intellectual property globally through licensing agreements with qualified overseas manufacturers who construct our products based on AMBICO’s detailed designs and certifications.
New Products/Programs
RADIO FREQUENCY SHIELDING DOOR AND FRAME ASSEMBLIES
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Radio Frequency shielding, also known as RFS, is a technique used to reduce the amount of radio frequency or electro-magnetic energy transmitted into a space. The method is commonly used in door designs to keep out a range of frequencies from disrupting function or protecting information. In a world where RF is in almost everything, that we come in contact with, such as radio waves, microwaves, Wi-Fi services, and Bluetooth devices. Facilities that are sensitive to Radio frequency interference, such as hospitals, testing laboratories, and secure government buildings, require special shielding to protect the devices and information.
Ambico offers RF-shielded door and frame assemblies and RF combinations doors designed to achieve both acoustic and radio frequency attenuation or radio frequency attenuation in combination with blast resistance.. Assemblies are provided complete with RF gasketing essential to product performance in the field... Read More
BLAST RESISTANT DOORS AND FRAMES ASSEMBLIES
AMBICO's blast-resistant steel doors and frames combine blast or air pressure resistance with the functionality of standard hollow metal products. They are commonly used in military and industrial structures to protect people from attacks or accidental explosions. Our Blast resistant enclosures are carefully engineered to meet the safety requirements of the end user and tested by independent laboratories complying with the most up-to-date test standards on the continent.
Our entire range of blast-resistant products is readily available equipped with builders' hardware where necessary that provides an easy-to-operate door system with optional factory pre-installed glazing. Fire-labeled products have been tested in accordance with NFPA-80 and are certified by Underwriters Laboratories and Warnock Hersey International... Read More
Announcements
AMBICO Promotions & New Hires Announcements
Rushin Patel - Production Engineer (Engineering department)
Rushin Patel was recently promoted to Production Engineer at our engineering department.
“As a Production Engineer at AMBICO, I create shop drawings, construction drawings, and analysis packages for specialized orders. I also create layouts for our factory and support fellow detailers and layout specialists with production queries.” ~ Rushin
Noah - Estimator (Estimating Department)
Noah Chomiak is one of our newest addition to the Estimating team.
“As an AMBICO Estimator, I am the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring seamless coordination throughout ongoing projects. From the initial planning stages to successful project delivery, I oversee all aspects, ensuring both clients and AMBICO staff are well-informed every step of the way.” ~ Noah
Education/Training Opportunities
CEU Courses
AIA Certified Online Learning
Acoustic Door Assemblies and Their Role in Sound Control
We offer free professional consultation to help guide you through your decision-making process. Our in-house experts will assist you make the best decision that will have a positive impact on your project.
Community Initiatives
In 2023, AMBICO had the privilege of making contributions to three remarkable organizations: the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, the Soloway Jewish Community Centre, and the Ottawa Hospital Foundation.
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation:
To support the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation's mission of increasing cancer survivorship in Eastern Ontario, AMBICO made contributions towards their clinical trials. These trials enable doctors to explore new drug therapies and less invasive treatment methods with fewer side effects, advancing the field of cancer care and research.
Soloway Jewish Community Centre:
AMBICO proudly sponsors the Soloway Jewish Community Centre, fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together. Through educational, cultural, recreational, and social programs, the Soloway JCC serves as a vibrant hub for thousands of community residents, young and old alike.
Ottawa Hospital Foundation:
In support of the OHF Campaign to Create Tomorrow, AMBICO donated towards the construction of the new Ottawa Hospital. This campaign and hospital represent an extraordinary opportunity to revolutionize healthcare by elevating research to unprecedented levels and constructing the most technologically advanced research hospital in the nation.
Sustainability Certifications
LEED v4 - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LEED v4 is the newest version of the LEED green building —and this version is more specialized and designed for a better user experience. Click here to learn more about LEED v4.
FSC® promotes responsible management of the world's forests by setting standards on forest products, along with certifying and labelling them as eco-friendly. Click here to learn more about FSC.
An EPD® is an independently verified and registered document that communicates transparent and comparable information about the life-cycle environmental impact of products. Click here to learn more about EPDs.
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