Latest News – electric Handdryer Initiative

Vetting the Supply Chain

Udo Sonnenberg — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:18:49 +0000

In the corporate push toward net-zero goals, procurement and sustainability teams face a hidden, multi-billion-dollar threat to their Scope 3 compliance: the infiltration of counterfeit industrial equipment. In the commercial restroom sector, cheap imitation hand dryers designed to mimic the market-leading, Made-in-USA XLERATOR® are flooding e-commerce platforms. For a green procurement officer…

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Imitation and replica XLERATOR® hand dryers are out there

Udo Sonnenberg — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:58:17 +0000

As the Handdryer Initiative, we are committed to ensuring the authenticity of our members’ products. Unfortunately, more and more counterfeit products are entering the market. This harms both businesses and customers alike! Imitation and replica XLERATOR® hand dryers are out there, populating e-commerce sites such as Amazon and eBay for a cheap price, but you get what you pay for.

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Celebrating World Hand Hygiene Day 2026

Udo Sonnenberg — Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:19 +0000

As we approach May 5, 2026, the Hand Dryer Initiative is proud to join the World Health Organization (WHO) in observing World Hand Hygiene Day under the powerful slogan, “Action saves lives.” This year marks a pivotal milestone in global health, as 2026 is the target year for all countries to establish hand hygiene compliance monitoring and feedback systems in reference hospitals.

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Our Week at InterClean 2026 in Amsterdam

fhaun — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:04:08 +0000

What an incredible week at InterClean Amsterdam. As we head home today, we are feeling inspired by the energy of the global cleaning community and the innovations shaping our industry. A massive thank you to everyone who stopped by to discuss the critical importance of hand hygiene. A special shout-out to our partners from the USA, Excel Dryer, for showcasing how high-speed…

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New Continuing Education Course for Design Professionals

Udo Sonnenberg — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:06:49 +0000

Our Member Excel Dryer launches New Continuing Education Course for Design Professionals. They`re excited to introduce their newest accredited course New Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design: Enhancing User Experience, Health, Sustainability and Savings. This course dives into the rapidly evolving landscape of commercial restroom design and highlights the most important innovations…

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Why Tariff Barriers Threaten Public Health

Udo Sonnenberg — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:48:32 +0000

Protecting Clean Innovation: Why Tariff Barriers Threaten Public Health, Climate Goals, and Global Competitiveness As electric hand dryers increasingly prove their value across the world — improving hygiene, reducing operational costs, and drastically cutting carbon emissions — fair and open trade policies are essential to sustaining this momentum. The recent tariff agreement between the EU…

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Public Comment Period – Product Category Role

Udo Sonnenberg — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 08:57:21 +0000

We would like to thank UL Solutions for its leadership in advancing product transparency and environmental responsibility within our industry. The publication of the global Product Category Rule (PCR) for hand dryers, as outlined in collaboration with UL Environment, marks a significant step forward in establishing a consistent and credible standard for assessing the environmental impacts of…

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What Do Restrooms Need more than Ever? (III)

Udo Sonnenberg — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:13:08 +0000

The third part of the survey starts with Hygiene Habits: Asked about handwashing habits, 75% of surveyed U.S. consumers reported washing their hands up to 10 times a day. This finding speaks to another clear truth: now more than ever, restrooms need a hygienic, cost-effective hand drying solution to keep up. The survey results also made it clear that when a visitor encounters what they…

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Restroom Cleanliness and Hygiene – Not just a Preference (II)

Udo Sonnenberg — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:53:20 +0000

Facts and Figures provided by Excel Dryer The post-pandemic world has spoken, and the message is clear: restroom cleanliness and hygiene are not just preferences, but imperative demands across the globe. As the public continues to expect cleaner, more hygienic facilities, facility managers and business owners are demanding products that help them meet the mark. William Gagnon…

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Global Survey of Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Restrooms (I)

Udo Sonnenberg — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:38:41 +0000

In a post-pandemic world, restroom cleanliness has become a crucial aspect of customer retention and satisfaction. eHA member Excel Dryer, reflecting on the pandemic’s influence, emphasizes the enduring importance of hand hygiene. Partnering with MetrixLab, Excel Dryer conducted a global survey involving over 4,000 participants to understand the evolving expectations towards commercial restroom…

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