Excel Dryer’s ThinAir® Hand Dryer With eHEPA® Filtration Earns Top Honors

Excel Dryer, Inc. has announced that its ThinAir® hand dryer with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) filtration has received multiple awards for innovation, hygiene and sustainability. The dryer was honored with the FacilitiesNet Vision Wellness & Sustainability Award, the SEAL Award for Sustainable Products and was a finalist in the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Sustainability Awards.

The awards recognize ThinAir’s combination of eco-friendly design, hygiene and high-performance hand drying. According to Excel Dryer’s recent Life Cycle Assessment, the dryer can achieve an average 88% reduction in global warming potential compared with paper towels, highlighting its environmental benefits.

“Winning these awards reinforces our commitment to creating products that make facilities cleaner, greener and more efficient,” William Gagnon, executive vice president and COO of Excel Dryer, said. “ThinAir with eHEPA filtration delivers the highest level of hygiene in a slim, ADA-compliant design while helping facilities reduce their environmental footprint.”

According to a press release, “The ThinAir dryer’s eHEPA filtration removes 99.999% of viruses and 99.97% of bacteria from the airstream. And, its polypropylene filter material outperforms traditional fiberglass media by resisting tearing and extending filter life, making maintenance easier for facilities.”

The ThinAir® hand dryer with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) filtration has received multiple awards. (Photo courtesy of Excel Dryer)