Here’s a startling statistic: humans discard enough solid waste to fill more than 800,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools every year. To make matters worse, global waste is expected to grow to 3.75 billion tons by 2050, according to the World Bank. This expanding landfill crisis demands immediate attention; businesses must adopt eco-friendly practices. In this blog, […]
High-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers have become increasingly popular offerings in public restrooms due to their convenience, fast dry times and hygiene benefits. However, one objection to these dryers is their relative noise level. In this blog, we discuss the common misconception of their perceived volume, the surprising statistics of other everyday sounds and the way […]
At Excel Dryer, we pride ourselves not only on our high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers, but also on the sustainability initiatives we’ve implemented in our own office. Over the past two years, we’ve transformed our space into a state-of-the-art, green and health-conscious workplace of the future—complete with an on-site “honeybee haven.” In this blog, we explore […]
You’re washing your hands in a public restroom and have to decide between hand dryers or paper towels to dry your hands. What do you choose? For years, a debate has persisted around the hygienic benefits between these two options, with misinformation and myths clouding the discussion. In this blog, we debunk common hand hygiene […]
It’s a bit of an understatement to say the way the world views hygiene has changed over the past three years. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, infection control has become one of global society’s top priorities. In turn, hand hygiene practices have become more relevant than ever, allowing forward-thinking companies like Excel Dryer […]
Widespread materials shortages and supply chain issues have caused major headaches across an array of industries since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the effects have lessened over the last 3 years, the consequences can still be felt in the form of inflating costs for certain items, including paper towels. In this blog, we […]
In the hand washing and drying industry, it’s unavoidable that you’ll come across the term “bacteria.” It’s not surprising, since bacteria have quite the bad reputation—certain strains cause a number of serious diseases including pneumonia, meningitis, foodborne illnesses and more. But that leads to the question: are bacteria harmful? The answer is more complicated than […]
This Veterans Day, we are once again honoring all the men and women who have courageously served in the United States Armed Forces. Thankful for this service, we’re continuing our efforts to give back by supporting Soldier On, a western Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to assisting local veterans, with custom covers for our line of high-speed […]
Each year, World Architecture Day is observed on the first Monday of October to not only appreciate great architectural works, but also to support the impressive minds that create them. We are proud to work alongside architects and provide them with the products that make their lives and jobs easier. In this blog, we explain […]
Maintaining a culture that promotes hygienic behavior is important for every industry, but none more so than food processing and food service. Even minor lapses in protocol can pose serious health risks or lead to production shutdowns. Now more than ever, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, food production facilities and restaurants must adapt to create […]