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The Importance of Buying American-Made Products

In an era of globalization, as products are manufactured and shipped across borders, American consumers must strive to support domestic companies. As a leading manufacturer of high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers, we are proud to exemplify the values of American-made products. In this blog, we explore why purchasing products from Excel Dryer and other American manufacturers […]

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Hand Dryers Vs. Paper Towels: Separating Hygiene Fact From Fiction

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 […]

The “Dirty” Truth: Are Bacteria Harmful?

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 […]

Supporting Soldier On, Two Hands at a Time

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 […]

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Sustainability Initiatives During Energy Awareness Month

October is Energy Awareness Month, a time for the federal government to lead by example on the issue of environmental sustainability. One way in which they accomplish this goal is through the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), which provides leadership and guidance on energy management and building optimization, energy resilience, energy security and more. In […]

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Supporting Architects on World Architecture Day

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 […]

Hand Hygiene Quote from Kelly Reynolds

“Shaking Off” Wet Hands in a Public Restroom? Think Again

Picture this: you’ve just washed your hands in a public restroom and have to decide between drying with a hand dryer or paper towels. Which is the superior hygienic option? Time and time again, research has shown both are good methods to achieve clean, dry hands. But that’s the key—your hands need to be dry. […]