EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) - East Longmeadow hand dryer company Excel Dryer, Inc. has been awarded with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row, recognizing the business for its positive workplace culture. The Great Place to Work recognition is a global certification that surveys employees within a business to determine the most exemplary employee experiences in every area. Excel Dryer employees verified that they feel comfortable and respected when working, and the business is now being rewarded for it. Tewksbury police officer rescues residents from burning building “It means so much to us that the people who work here are happy and thriving,” said Teresa Soares, Office Manager and Human Resources at Excel Dryer. “We know that the groundbreaking innovation we’re known for can only happen when employees feel fulfilled and comfortable letting creative ideas flow freely.” Excel Dryer recently renovated its space in East Longmeadow with new lighting and design layout, specially curated to improve the physical and mental health of its employees. The Great Place to Work certification also stated that the company gives employees excellent benefits. Research conducted by Great Place to Work shows that 'certified-great' businesses do wonders for the workplace. Job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a compatible boss, are 93% more likely to enjoy coming into work every day, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly and have a good shot at getting a promotion. Excel Dryer has been manufacturing hand-drying solutions for over 50 years, innovating the hygiene market with its creation of the XLERATOR Hand Dryer that many of us see every day. For more information on this local 'certified-great' company, visit their website or see their certification here. Local News Headlines Hanover woman wins $4 million prize on ticket purchased in Hingham New Hampshire man wins $25K a year for life Brockton man claims first $1M prize of 2025 Wilmington trust claims $1 million prize in “Gold Mine 50X” game WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.