Georgia-Pacific Professional is now bringing its touchless technology to small businesses across North America. The SofPull® automated touchless towel dispenser offers professional-grade touchless technology in a small dispenser. Its slim, innovative profile allows it to fit in virtually any small business washroom, break room or back-of-house work area, while its contemporary design provides a more upscale image. The SofPull automated towel dispenser was recently nominated for the 2011 ISSA Innovation Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes notable products and services developed by manufacturers in the sanitation industry.
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The SofPull automated towel dispenser is an ideal solution for small businesses looking to enhance their image, while maintaining a hygienic, cost-effective environment, says Alex Volpe, vice president and general managerof the towel category for Georgia-Pacific Professional. Our company takes great pride in our product development process and is honored to have our SofPull automated touchless towel dispenser nominated for this years ISSA Innovation Award.
With its one-at-a-time dispensing system and adjustable sheet settings, the SofPull automated dispenser can reduce usage by up to 40 percent over folded paper towels, helping provide low-maintenance upkeep with fewer roll changes. Additionally, its touchless technology can help reduce the risk of cross-contamination and create a healthier workplace.
The SofPull automated touchless towel dispenser is currently available in translucent smoke and will be available in Georgia-Pacific Professionals new translucent white design this fall. Interested parties can vote for Georgia-Pacific Professionals SofPull automated touchless dispenser in the 2011 ISSA Innovation Awards by visiting www.issa.com/vote and clicking the Paper and Plastics category. Visitors may only vote once, and the poll is open through Sept. 30, 2011.
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