Hand dryer improves hygiene

Initial said that the "EcoCurve complements the Signature range and delivers a positive environmental impact in the washroom".

The EcoCurve is claimed to be the world's first smart hand dryer, reducing energy use in buildings and improving hygiene and cleaning efficiency by recording real-time energy use via a web portal.

Dr Peter Barratt, technical manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene, said: "We understand the importance of preventing cross-contamination via good hand hygiene, and providing effective hand drying facilities is a key part of this.  The EcoCurve dryer combines great design and proven energy saving, with technological advances that deliver the ability for hand dryer use and energy consumption to be recorded."