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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Think about the last commercial restroom you visited. What words come to mind? Clean or dirty? Modern or outdated? Energy-efficient or wasteful? And, for better or worse, what do your answers seem to say about the facility itself? As someone who has a hand in green building, you know that a commercial restroom is a […]
As summer ends, millions of students across the United States are filing back into their classrooms to resume their educations. And with hallways bustling once again with curious minds during this ongoing pandemic, school restrooms are once again a high-traffic area prone to germs. That’s why it’s critical for key decision-makers to continue to foster […]
Since we revolutionized the industry in 2001 with our patented technology for XLERATOR, the original, high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryer, we have been a leader in our field, achieving many more firsts. So, you could say we know a thing or two about hand dryers, which is why it enrages us when we see so much […]
Not so long ago, sustainability was widely regarded as little more than a buzzword. It was a trendy concept, reserved mainly for small, progressive businesses. Fast forward to here and now, and it’s clear the example these pioneers set has more than caught on. Many companies today embrace sustainable business practices as standard business practices—essential […]