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Restroom Direct is proud to participate in
Oakland Heights Elementary's GREEN TEAM project
April 3, 2013
The students at Oakland Heights Elementary School in Russellville, Arkensas have recently completed a project to help green their school by installing Mitsubishi Jet Towels in their third and fourth grade bathrooms. The project while overseen by Brad Beatty (the school's science specialist) was largely self-guided and included diligent research into the environmental benefits and costs of hand dryers versus paper towels. They have further taken the step to educate their peers and others by creating an informational video and posting it online. Restroom Direct applauds their initiative and community mindedness. Congratulations to all who participated! If you would like to view the video, you can find it here: Oakland Heights Green Team Video.
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Dyson Introduces Three New Hand Dryers
February 6, 2013
February 5th was Super Tuesday for Dyson. Dyson, the makers of high end vacuum cleaners and extremely popular hand dryers, introduced three new commercial hand drying products. With a marketing splash that only James Dyson knows how to create, TVs and blog all over the world were buzzing about these products throughout the day. As major distributors of the Dyson Airblade Hand Dryers, Restroom Direct will be selling the new Airblade hand dryers throughout the US and Bavada.com will be distributing them in Europe. The new products are expected to be available for purchase beginning May to August of 2013.
All three of the new hand dryers will be utilizing Dyson’s new flagship digital motor. Says Dyson: “The latest Dyson digital motor was seven years in the making - it's one of the world's smallest fully-integrated 1600W motors. It's the only hand dryer motor powerful enough to draw in up to 30 litres of air a second through a HEPA filter, and then dry hands in 10 seconds. This long-life energy efficient motor is digitally switched at 6,000 times per second, making the high compression fan spin 90,000 times a minute. There are only three moving parts, so there are no slip rings or carbon brushes to wear down.”
Dyson Airblade MK2
The first of the Dyson Airblade products is the Dyson Airblade MK2. The MK2 is similar to the existing line of Dyson products, the AB02 and the AB04 (AB01 and AB03 in Europe) hand dryers. The size, shape look and function is essentially the same, however with the new Dyson digital motor, these hand dryers are expected to be more efficient and make less noise all at the same time. Model numbers for the MK2 will be the AB06 and AB07. The AB06 is similar to the current AB02 model with an aluminum “silver” color casing. The aluminum casing is best for high traffic and vandal-prone areas.
The AB07 will be similar to the current Dyson Airblade AB04 model. This model comes with a polycarbonate casing in a choice of either white or grey. The AB07 will not be available in the US at first, however it will be available throughout Europe. The polycarbonate cover is also very durable and has the advantage that it will not rust.
Dyson Airblade V
The second product in the Super Tuesday lineup is the Dyson Airblade V hand dryer. The Dyson V is Dyson’s first foray into a traditional wall-hung hand dryer that blows down on the user’s hands (as opposed to the original Dyson Airblade Airblade in which you put your hands down into.) However the V will not simply blow water off of the hands. Like the other Airblades, the Dyson V is an air-knife and will scrape water off of the user’s hands. The Dyson V model number is the Airblade AB08. It comes in two finishes, sprayed nickel and white. The V is a low profile hand dryer that will not take up much space and is expected to be ADA compliant. With the new digital Dyson motor, this promises to be a good little hand dryer.
Dyson Airblade Tap
The third introduction on Dyson’s Super Tuesday was the Dyson Airblade Tap. The Dyson Tap is truly the hand dryer of the future. This is not just a hand dryer, but it is also a water faucet. The user places his hands underneath the center of the tap to activate the water. He then moves his hands to either side of the tap. The water turns off and the Dyson digital motor is activated, creating an air-blade that scrapes the water off of his hands. The beauty is that the water goes right back into the sink. No water is sprayed on walls. No water collects in puddles on the floor. And every sink gets its own hand dryer. No walking around the restroom with wet hands.
As Sir James Dyson himself said, “Using laser cutting techniques to manipulate marine grade steel, Dyson engineers have created an intuitive, high performance tap that can wash and dry hands.”
The Airblade Tap will come in three versions: A “short” and a “long” counter top version will come up and out of the deck of the sink. The “wall” version will come out of the wall behind the sink. The model numbers for these three faucet / hand dryer contraptions will be the AB09, AB10 and AB11 respectively.
And now with the major network interviews out of the way, Sir James can rest for a while. Or can he? Dyson actually has quite a lot of work to do to complete the launch of these products. None of them are yet available in the market place. Units need to be manufactured, shipped and put into distribution. We are expecting all of these products to be available in the summer if 2013, starting first with the Tap in May. All of the new Dyson Airblade hand dryers will be available for purchase at Restroom Direct when they have been fully launched. In the meantime, the fast, efficient and very popular Dyson Airblade AB02 and AB04 hand dryers are in stock and continue to be sold. Dyson has said that there is no plan to discontinue the AB02 or the AB04 in the near future.
The entire range of the Dyson Airblade hand dryers can be seen at Restroom Direct at http://www.restroomdirect.com/dyson.aspx.
In Europe, the Dyson Airblade hand dryer is available at http://www.bavada.com
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EXCEL DRYER AND THE XLERATOR FEATURED ON NPR
February 5, 2013
National Public Radio featured a two part series on Excel Dryer and the Xlerator hand dryer on February 4th and 5th, 2013. The first segment, “How One Company Reinvented the Hand Dryer”, discusses the history of the Xlerator hand dryer, the first hand dryer to dry hands in less than 20 seconds, and the hand dryer credited with revolutionizing the hand drying industry.
The second segment,” Why is it so Hard to Make a 100 Percent American Hand Dryer,” discusses the success of Excel as a Made in the USA company.
Robert Siegel, senior host of NPR's award-winning evening newsmagazine All Things Considered, hosted the interviews. All Things Considered is the most listened-to, afternoon drive-time, news radio program in the country.
Restroom Direct is a major supplier of Excel Dryers and the Xlerator hand dryer and sells them to a wide variety of businesses in the USA. Says Chris Berl, President of Restroom Direct: “I sincerely congratulate Excel Dryer on their ongoing success. It’s great to see that a made-in-the-USA company can make both a high quality and a reasonably priced product.” More about the Xlerator hand dryer can be found on the Restroom Direct website: http://www.restroomdirect.com/xlerator.aspx
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WORLD DRYER INCREASES THE PRICE OF HAND DRYERS
January 23, 2013, Huntersville, NC - World Dryer increases the prices on their full line of hand dryers.
Effective December 31st, 2012, World Dryer has increased the prices on its entire line of hand dryers and baby changing stations by 4.8%. Restroom Direct, a major distributor of World Dryer products, will increase the prices on its World Dryer product line by the same amount on February 1st, 2013.
World Dryer manufactures bathroom accessories, including an array of automatic high‐speed hand dryers. A leader in the hand dryer industry, World Dryer is recognized for its innovative and durable products. World Dryer built its reputation on the industry standard, bullet proof cast iron Model A hand dryer, one of the most recognizable dryers to be found in fast food restaurants, stadiums and schools throughout the world. More recently, World Dryer has introduced innovative, high speed, automatic hand dryers such as the Airforce, Slimdri and the Smartdri and Smartdri Plus hand dryers.
Hand dryers add hygiene, energy savings and environmental responsibility to all commercial bathrooms where they are found.
World Dryer’s entire line of hand dryers is available from Restroom Direct on its secure online shopping web site (http://www.restroomdirect.com/world-dryer.aspx). Restroom Direct provides a full range of hand dryers from all of the major hand dryer manufacturers and is one of the largest hand dryer distributors in the US.
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11943 Ramah Church Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-464-1249
info@restroomdirect.com
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RESTROOM DIRECT REACHES A MILESTONE
September 20, 2012, Huntersville, NC - Restroom Direct celebrates its 10,000th order, a milestone for this relatively young company specializing in the sale of commercial restroom products.
Hand dryers, soap dispensers, baby changing tables, toilet stall partitions and drinking fountains are among the growing number of products offered by Restroom Direct. This four-year old company is built on a reputation of quality products and low prices, with customer service always the top priority. Christopher Berl, the President, explains, “We pride ourselves in working with our customers, answering their questions, and helping them to select the best product for their needs.”
RestroomDirect maintains its headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina where inventory is kept in two warehouses to ensure orders are fulfilled quickly. Says Fred Watson, Head of Logistics: “Restroom Direct maintains a complete inventory to continually meet the specific needs of our customers. When it comes to hand dryers, for example, we keep more World Dryers, Xlerators, Dyson Airblades and American Dryers than almost anyone else in the country.” A wide selection of brands, models, styles and features are sourced from manufacturers, at the best prices possible. The savings are passed along directly to the customers.
While many sales are made in person or over the phone, a contributing factor to the Restroom Direct success is its secure shopping web site, www.RestroomDirect.com, developed to allow customers to easily compare models and features in one location. David Klett, Director of Development, says, “Our web site is set up with the customer in mind. It’s easy to navigate and is very informative. With a click of the mouse, any product can be purchased online and usually ships the same day.” Shoppers feel confident knowing that strict privacy and data protection guidelines have been set in place to protect their personal information. RestroomDirect.com is a safe, secure and easy way to make a purchase.
“This business was founded in 2008,” says Chris Berl, “and we have been really fortunate to create a thriving, relevant enterprise during this very tough economic time. We were able to do it because of the people that we work with. We have great employees, strong relationships with our suppliers (who all take pride in their products) and fantastic customers. It has been so much fun working with these groups over the last four years. Our own staff is made of entrepreneurs and we particularly like working with the entrepreneurs who are using our products to build their own successful businesses.”
“It’s great to work for a company that values not just its sales but also its relationships,” says Charlotte Neal, Office Manager.
Restroom Direct has sold to many of the major corporations in the US, from the American Red Cross to Zynga. It has also sold to municipalities, schools and the US government, including National Parks, naval vessels and embassies around the world – from Baghdad to Bangladesh. Restroom Direct’s sister company, http://www.bavada.com sells hand dryers and other products throughout Europe.
“We are celebrating this milestone,” Christopher Berl comments, “and we have a lot of work in front of us to get this company to the next level. We will continue to research the finest products available, offer the best prices possible and strive to provide exceptional customer service with every order.”
For more information on Restroom Direct and to view its entire product line, visit: http://www.RestroomDirect.com.
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11943 Ramah Church Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-464-1249
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RESTROOM DIRECT OFFERS THE TRI-UMPH HAND DRYER BY ASI
August 28, 2012, Huntersville, NC - Restroom Direct adds a new hand dryer, The TRI-Ump, to its extensive line of hand drying options. The TRI-Umph differentiates itself from other hand dryers on the market due to its revolutionary, ergonomic design.
The TRI-Umph http://www.restroomdirect.com/asi-tri-umph-hand-dryer.aspx is the newest high speed hand dryer manufactured by American Specialties, Inc. (ASI), a leading manufacturer of washroom accessories. For more than fifty years, ASI has provided thousands of products for some of the most prestigious projects throughout the world, and the TRI-Umph is no exception!
This automatic dryer is high speed, with the ability to dry hands in an average of 12 seconds! However, what is truly unique about the TRI-Umph is its patented three-air outlet design which surrounds the hands, providing a consistent and hygienic dry. The result is a fast dry in a comfortable and natural position. Both the air and heat flow are adjustable, by flipping an internal switch. The TRI-Umph has an innovative ceramic pad which actually absorbs water to avoid back splash or excess water dripping onto the floor. Over 99% of airborne bacteria are eliminated with the 3-stage filtration system, plus an anti-microbial treatment has been added to the stainless steel cover. All these features make the TRI-Umph one of the most hygienic hand dryers available.
“This hand dryer is perfect for high traffic areas where sanitary conditions and energy efficiency are a concern.” says Dave Klett, Director of Development for Restroom Direct. “We are very excited to add the ASI TRI-Umph to our product line. It is ideal for high traffic situations, such as schools, stadiums, and restaurants.” Restroom Direct is a master distributor selling hand dryers to distributors, contractors and end users in every industry. Klett continues, “Our web site is set up with the customer in mind. They can easily compare and identify which dryer will work best for their specific situation.” Restroom Direct products are sourced directly from the manufacturers, and purchased in bulk. This allows the customer to receive the best prices possible. Customers can purchase products, including the TRI-Umph by ASI, through a secure shopping site, www.RestroomDirect.com.
To Contact Restroom Direct
11943 Ramah Church Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-464-1249
david.klett@restroomdirect.com
Contact: RestroomDirect, 704-464-1249
RESTROOM DIRECT MAKES IT EASIER TO PURCHASE ELKAY WATER COOLERS
July 18, 2012, Huntersville, NC - Restroom Direct is proud to announce the inclusion of Elkay water coolers and drinking fountains to its expansive product line of hand dryers and restroom supplies.
Elkay has built a tradition of innovation, manufacturing water coolers and drinking fountains since 1920. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, all their products are proudly manufactured in the USA. There are a variety of styles and finishes available, including many ADA compliant models. Ted Hamilton, Elkay Director of Sales, Sustainable Products, says “The Elkay line of water coolers is sustainable and offers convenience”. Elkay combines form and function to produce quality water coolers that are reliable and safe.
“Restroom Direct is involved in all areas of commercial restroom construction and this is a logical extension of our product line.” says Dave Klett, Director of Development for Restroom Direct. A national distributor of hand dryers and restroom equipment, Restroom Direct caters to customers of all sizes, in almost every industry. The products are sourced directly from the manufacturers, and purchased in bulk. This allows the customer to receive the best prices possible.
This new partnership between Elkay and Restroom Direct offers convenience and cost saving opportunities for the customers. Chris Berl, President of Restroom Direct makes customer service a top priority, explaining, “Our customers look to Restroom Direct to provide them with solutions that work. Elkay is one more example of a quality product that meets the demands of our customers.’” Restroom Direct operates a secure shopping site, www.RestroomDirect.com allowing customers to compare and purchase products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Elkay water coolers can now be viewed on this site, along with the full Restroom Direct product line.
To Contact Restroom Direct
11943 Ramah Church Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-464-1249
david.klett@restroomdirect.com
Contact: RestroomDirect, 704-464-1249
DYSON INCREASES PRICE ON DYSON AIRBLADE AB02 SERIES HAND DRYER
March 23, 2011, Huntersville, NC - Dyson has increased the list price of the AB02 hand dryer from
$1399 to
$1599 starting April 1st. The AB04 has not changed – it is still $1199.
"We keep a large number of hand dryers in stock, and we needed the extra space. With the economy the way it is, it's a great time to pick up new space cheap," says Chris Berl, founder and President of Restroom Direct. The new warehouse is next door to the existing warehouse, which also belongs to Restroom Direct.
Restroom Direct also sells hand dryers, automatic soap dispensers and the Suitmate Water Extractor in Europe through Bavada.com. Bavada uses a rented warehouse in the Netherlands for distribution throughout Europe.