Excel Dryer: Sustainable Design Solutions for Education & Commercial Facilities
Family-Owned, Made in the USA
Since 1963, Excel Dryer has manufactured high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers with U.S.-sourced components and American-based production. Today, the company is recognized not only for product innovation but also for its leadership in sustainability and workplace wellness.
Verified Environmental Performance
Independent Life Cycle Assessments (2025) confirm the XLERATOR® Hand Dryer delivers up to a 94% reduction in carbon footprint compared to 100% recycled paper towels. The XLERATOReco® model achieves similar performance with a no-heat, low-energy design—ideal for facilities prioritizing both sustainability and operating efficiency.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) are published and third-party verified, ensuring transparency and enabling projects to earn LEED®, WELL, and other green building credits. Excel Dryer’s full product line is also available in Ecomedes and mindful MATERIALS platforms, making it easy for design professionals to specify.
Recognized by the Sustainability Community
Excel Dryer’s work has been widely honored:
- Diamond Organization Sustainability Award (2025) and Product Awards for XLERATOReco® and the D|VERSE Sink System with XLERATORsync®
- BIG Sustainability Awards (2024) — Sustainability Product of the Year and Initiative of the Year for their eco-friendly office renovation
- SEAL Sustainable Product Awards (2024) for ThinAir® and XLERATORsync®
- Great Place to Work Certification (2025) for workplace culture and employee wellness—underscoring sustainability as both environmental and human
Applications in Education & Public Buildings
Excel Dryer’s solutions are engineered for high-traffic, high-use environments, making them particularly valuable in schools, universities, healthcare, airports, and government facilities.
- XLERATOR® dries hands in as little as 8 seconds, reducing restroom queues and paper waste.
- ThinAir® offers a slim, ADA-compliant profile for accessibility.
- HEPA filtration options capture 99.999% of viruses and 99.97% of bacteria, enhancing hygiene in shared spaces.
- Case studies from school districts and universities demonstrate dramatic reductions in waste, energy use, and costs—aligning with institutional sustainability goals while lowering operational expenses.
Sustainable Facilities, Inside & Out
Excel Dryer doesn’t just manufacture sustainable products—it models them. Its “Healthy Office Oasis” renovation incorporated LEED and WELL principles: recycled-content finishes, solar energy, improved indoor air quality, native plantings, and on-site pollinator support. This demonstrates how a manufacturer can integrate human health, wellness, and environmental responsibility into the built environment.
Why It Matters for Architects, Designers & Sustainability Leaders
Specifying Excel Dryer hand dryers enables design professionals to:
- Advance client sustainability goals with third-party verified carbon footprint reductions.
- Contribute to certification pathways such as LEED, WELL, Green Globes, and CHPS.
- Design for accessibility, hygiene, and long-term durability in education, healthcare, commercial, and civic facilities.
- Showcase innovation with award-winning, Made in USA products that combine performance, transparency, and design flexibility.
Building the Future Together
Whether designing a K–12 school pursuing CHPS certification, a university campus targeting LEED Platinum, or a municipal building aligned with WELL, Excel Dryer provides trusted, independently validated solutions that reduce environmental impact while supporting healthier, more resilient public spaces.
Find out more about Excel Dryer at the Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit November 13th at the Pasadena Conference Center.