The future of hand dryers is here

We are delighted to showcase Velair Group Ltd as our Hand Dryer Company of the Month

Velair was first established in 2012, with the innovative Pebble Plug & Play® hand dryers taking the market by storm. The TERRA4® docking station is an industry gamechanger, ensuring the hand dryers can be serviced, maintained and upgraded without the need for an expensive electrician. With a five year warranty and 24 hour turnaround, the team at Velair provide exceptional, guaranteed customer service.

Hand dryer or paper towels?

The debate has rattled on for decades but the verdict is in. The priority for many businesses now is sustainability best practice, in line with the UK Government Net Zero 2050 Targets and the UN SDGs.

But what if you could meet your ESG goals and save money?

Hand dryers propel water off with air power, rather than evaporation and use a small amount of energy. Single-use paper towels can only be used once, then they have to be recycled, which uses larger energy costs for transportation and recycling.

From medium to high traffic areas, large and small public and commercial spaces are opting for hand dryers, driving the industry to make greener choices.

Spotlight on Velair Group Ltd

The difference between Velair and its competitors is an innovative approach to design, with low carbon engines, to create stunning, striking designs. Supplying well over 200 businesses with a three-tiered package: good, better and best, the Velair team offers premier, affordable options for all businesses. Renowned in the industry for pushing design boundaries in the washroom sector, Velair works with over 30 partners to offer complete hand dryer solutions.

Market disruptor

The Pebble+ Plug & Play® has laid down the gauntlet for hand dryer design features, with Advanced Hygienic Protocol. The intelligent HEPA-13 filters remove viruses and bacteria from the air, while the UVC sterilises the air beyond the dryer. ION particle generation removes 99.9% of bacteria and viruses and the antimicrobial cover resists germs and bacteria, making the Pebble+ the hand dryer of choice for optimised hygiene.

The high-speed, digital brushless motor dries hands in just 12 seconds and has an operational life-span of at least 1.5 million cycles.

One of the stand-out features is its quiet motor. Hand dryers has always been historically noisy, but with only 72dB in standard mode, 67dB in quiet mode, the Pebble+ Plug & Play® is the equivalent decibel level of normal conversation (60-70dB).

For supermarkets with small children or those with sensory issues associated with noise, this is a blessing and goes a long way towards retail inclusivity, as demonstrated by ‘quieter shopping times’ now common in many major supermarkets.

The world’s first multi-dryer Plug & Play® Platform

The Terra4 Docking Station is easily installed and can be replaced or upgraded easily without the need for a costly electrician. This genuine ‘fit and forget’ product democratises maintenance by literally removing the need for expensive downtime and allows anyone in the company to manage the installation and maintenance. It is compatible with a range of hand dryers including the Pebble+ Plug & Play®, Pebble Mini Plug & Play® and the new F4 Eco Plug & Play®

New for 2024: F4 Eco with Plug & Play technology

This summer, Velair launched the low carbon F4 Eco: the latest addition to the Plug & Play® range, with enhanced features such as switchable heat, quiet mode, the trademark H13 filtration, finished with a 304-grade stainless steel cover. With a choice of white, satin or matte black, the latest model adds a stylish touch to all washrooms & with only 26kg carbon emissions estimated per year, this model looks after the planet too. (Calculated on 0.233kg of CO2e per kWh (Gov.uk data correct at the time of printing), includes unit in standby mode).

That’s not all. The running costs are calculated at 15p drying rates for 150 dries per day, which for 252 days per year works out at an astonishing £16 per year.

Kind on the planet and the purse, now that’s worth shouting about.

Treating the planet with kindness

Planet Mark is a globally recognised certification for measuring and verifying reduced carbon data, in line with the UN SDGs. As a certified Planet Mark business, Velair is working towards Net Zero through galvanised sustainable action, as Chief Executive Officer, Matt Anderson, explains, “We made a decision early on, way before the April 2024 Plastic Packaging Tax to eliminate plastic packaging entirely. Most importantly, our low carbon hand dryers offer end-users the real opportunity to commit to lower caron emissions in what is fast becoming the Age of Sustainability.

“As part of Industry 5.0, we are fully embracing IoT and are looking at implementing AIgenerated early fault or service detection for our product range, which would ensure less downtime and enhanced product longevity, which is integral to the circular economy.”

The future of hand dryers is here.

To upgrade your hand dryer system too, take a look at the Velair website below or chat to the customer service team: T 01425 616103 hygiene@velairgroup.comwww.velair.co.uk

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