EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc., a family-owned and operated manufacturer of touchless, high-efficiency hand dryers, is benefiting from its longstanding commitment to producing high-quality, American-made products, a strategy that has effectively insulated the company from the impact of import tariffs.
“Excel’s mission has always been to design and manufacture quality American-made products that are dependable, and people like to use,” said Executive Vice President and COO William Gagnon. “It’s in our DNA.”
XLERATOR Hand Dryers are the only ones with Made in USA certification, built with parts from domestic supplier partners and manufactured in Massachusetts. As most of the top hand dryer manufacturers have announced price increases on their entire product line due to changing tariff policies, Excel is holding steady on pricing with production uninterrupted.
Ninety-four Percent Reduction of Carbon Footprint
In addition to being tariff resilient, Excel leads the industry in sustainability. A life-cycle study focusing on energy consumption shows Excel dryers provide up to a 94 percent reduction of carbon footprint versus 100 percent recycled paper towels. The company encourages developers toward environmentally friendly design practices with green continuing education courses to help builders create health-focused facilities that meet criteria for Well Building Standard (WELL) certification.
Excel is also committed to hygiene, recently teaming up with the highly respected research firm Metrixlab to conduct a global survey. Results show a strong link between public restroom cleanliness and business reputation, with respondents saying the number one contributing factor to a dirty restroom is paper towels on the floor or overflowing trash cans.
“Every day our workers here in Massachusetts create the world’s most efficient, environmentally friendly and hygienic hand drying solution,” said Gagnon. “Born from American innovation, we are proud to set the standard for the industry.”
