The Blow-By-Blow

Life Cycle Assessment Confirms: Excel Hand Dryers Reduce Carbon Footprint by Up to 94% Compared To 100% Recycled Paper Towels

Sustainability is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. Architects, designers, and sustainability champions are constantly seeking ways to integrate eco-friendly restroom products into commercial spaces. When it comes to restroom sustainability, a recent Comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by independent third-party consultancy TrueNorth Collective provides definitive proof that you can go green with hand dryers: […]

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XLERATOR Hand Dryers in K–12 and Higher Education: How They Benefit Students and Faculty

In both K–12 schools and higher education institutions, maintaining a clean, cost-effective, and eco-friendly restroom isn’t just nice-to-have—it’s essential. Whether it’s a bustling elementary school or a high-traffic university campus, choosing the right restroom technology can significantly impact hygiene standards, facility budgets, and an institution’s overall sustainability goals. That’s where Excel Dryer’s XLERATOR® Hand Dryers […]

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Design-Forward Restroom Upgrades: How an Integrated Sink System is Transforming Modern Spaces

The D|13 Group’s Integrated Sink System featuring the XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer by Excel Dryer recently garnered recognition as an award-winning product design at the prestigious 2024 interiors + sources Product Innovation Awards. This distinction cements the system’s place at the forefront of commercial restroom innovations, highlighting its forward-thinking approach to aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Interiors […]

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Gender Neutral Restrooms: How Hygienic Hand Drying Solutions Improve Inclusivity & Cleanliness

As inclusivity becomes a greater priority in public and commercial restroom design, gender neutral restrooms are emerging as a key solution. These facilities are designed to accommodate all individuals, including families, caregivers, and non-binary or transgender users, ensuring accessibility and privacy for everyone. With this shift, businesses and facility managers must consider hygienic hand drying […]

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The Bathroom Hand Dryer Study That Transformed Istanbul Grand Airport’s Restroom Experience

As one of the busiest airports in the world, Türkiye’s Istanbul Grand Airport (iGA) is a vital hub for international travel. With over 76 million passengers annually, the airport is dedicated to maintaining high standards of hygiene, sustainability, and operational efficiency. One critical aspect of this commitment is its restroom facilities, which see heavy foot […]

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The Impact of Buying American-Made Products on Sustainability and the Economy

In today’s global economy, businesses and consumers have more choices than ever when selecting products. However, the decision to buy American-made is about more than just purchasing a product—it’s an investment in quality, economic growth, sustainability, and national security. When it comes to commercial restroom solutions, such as integrated sink systems and hand dryers for […]

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D|13 Sink System Featuring the XLERATORsync Hand Dryer with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA) Filtration: Popular Choice Winner at the Architizer A+Product Awards

The D|13 Sink System, designed and manufactured by D|13 Group and featuring Excel Dryer’s XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) Filtration, has been honored as the Popular Choice Winner in the 2024 Architizer A+Product Awards in the Smart Design & Technology category. Additionally, this innovative touchless sink system was a finalist in the Flexible […]

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Power in Your Hands: Hand Dryer Maintenance

If throwing in the towel and switching to touchless hand dryers seems like a daunting prospect, you may be thinking about maintenance—after all, the XLERATOR® Hand Dryer is one serious machine. Yet, rest assured: for all its powerful, high-speed performance, its care is but a breeze. Here, we offer tips for our products’ seamless implementation […]

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Employees React: Office Renovation Favorites

When designing and crafting a plan for our now completed office renovation and expansion, three adjectives guided our vision: beautiful, healthy, and sustainable. By following the roadmap set by the International WELL Building Institute, we were able to incorporate these features into our office building. And we’re pleased to report that, based on comments we […]

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How Our Touchless, High-Speed Hand Dryer Became a BUILDINGS Magazine Product Innovation Award Winner

Our XLERATOR® Hand Dryer with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) Filtration has been recognized as a winner of the esteemed 2024 BUILDINGS Product Innovation Awards (PIAs). This recognition is a testament to the XLERATOR’s ability to combine hygiene, efficiency, and sustainability in one seamless package. The BUILDINGS Product Innovation Awards are among the most respected accolades in […]

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