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.