The Blow-By-Blow Articles by: Michael Savitt

Michael Savitt

Director of Domestic Sales

As the Business Development Manager, North America for Excel Dryer, Inc., which has been manufacturing the finest American-made hand dryers for nearly 60 years, Michael Savitt has spent almost a decade creating strategic plans, generating sales forecasts, achieving field/territory goals, increasing sales, training sellers and providing excellent customer service.

He oversees day-to-day business operations in North America and manages 2 regional Business Development Managers responsible for sales in the U.S.

Michael builds, develops and maintains strong relationships with manufacturers’ representatives, distributors, contractors, end users and specifying architect/engineering firms. He also works with reps and key accounts to help them follow up on sales leads from trade shows, advertisements, internet inquiries, telephone calls and other sources.

How Supporting Made-in-USA Hand Dryers Aligns with Federal Buy American Policies

When planning restroom upgrades for federal buildings, schools, transportation facilities, military installations, and other publicly funded projects, purchasing decisions often extend beyond price and performance. Federal Buy American policies encourage the use of domestically manufactured products, making Made in USA hand dryers an important consideration during project planning. Choosing American-manufactured restroom equipment can help support […]

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From Kitchen to Restroom: Creating a Fully Hygienic Restaurant Environment

In a recent global survey by MetrixLab, 80% of those surveyed stated that they would not or might not return to a restaurant with a dirty restroom. From proper food handling to spotless dining areas, operators work tirelessly to uphold restaurant hygiene standards that protect guests and staff alike. But one critical area is often […]

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The Role of Hand Dryers in Reducing Paper Waste and Deforestation

In today’s world, where sustainability is top of mind, even small decisions, like how we dry our hands, have significant environmental consequences. The choice between paper towels and hand dryers impacts not only operational costs but also the health of our planet. Paper towels may seem convenient, but they come with hidden costs: paper waste, […]

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Side by side look of dirty restroom without XLERATOR vs Clean restroom with XLERATOR

A Hygienic Upper Hand For Hospitals

We put our trust in hospitals to be safe places, protecting us and healing us of disease, illness and injury. Hospital administrations and staff take this responsibility very much to heart, being sure to follow laws and regulations crafted to ensure a baseline of hygiene standards while searching for new tools, methods and technologies to […]

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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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