History of World Dryer
World Dryer, a leading hand dryer manufacturer globally, has helped set the bar for the industry for over 70 years. With leading technology integrations, attractive and cutting-edge designs, and convenience-focused functionality, their products have helped provide top-tier experiences for their users. The company has nearly 20 certifications in nearly 90 countries worldwide and over 800 distributors globally. All of this truly makes World Dryer a top-tier hand dryer manufacturer.
- 1948
- Invention of the first warm air hand dryer.
- 1950
- The World Dryer Model A is introduced. The hand dryer features a cast iron cover and quickly becomes the industry standard.
- 1951
- Establishment of the World Dryer brand.
- 1955
- World Dryer begins export of hand dryers with foreign distributors. As of 2015, World Dryer has a distribution presence in more than 70 countries.
- 1984
- Introduction of new line of dryers stamped and with a cover of zinc die-cast cover by World Dryer.
- 1987
- Automatic hand dryers activated by sensors introduced by World Dryer.
- 1992
- Electric-Aire acquired by World Dryer.
- 2000
- NOVA acquired by World Dryer.
- 2005
- Launch of high-speed hand dryer AirMax by World Dryer.
- 2008
- Introduction of the high-speed and energy efficient hand dryer, Airforce, by World Dryer.
- 2010
- SMARTdri launched by World Dryer.
- 2011
- The mounted, high-speed ADA hand dryer SLIMdri introduced by World Dryer.
- 2012
- SMARTdri PLUS introduced by World Dryer.
- 2013
- VMax, vertical hand dryer with "hand-in", high-speed design is launched by World Dryer.
- 2015
- VERDEdri, the high-speed, all-in-one hand dryer is introduced by World Dryer.
- 2017
- World Dryer acquired by Rexnord Corporation's Zurn Industries LLC business.