It has come to our attention that XLERATOR hand dryers are in the process of being removed from Tower Square restrooms and replaced with paper towels. In addition to being an environmentally and hygienically irresponsible decision, this issue also directly affects the local economy. On their website, Tower Square owner MassMutual delivers a strong corporate responsibility and community support message and references their commitment to the economic development of the Springfield area. The removal of XLERATOR hand dryers from Tower Square restrooms runs counter to that commitment. Excel Dryer is an independent family business located just down the road in East Longmeadow. For almost 50 years, Excel has manufactured a high-quality product right in our backyard. XLERATOR dryers are used in first-rate facilities around the world, from Gillette Stadium to Disney World to Heathrow Airport and beyond. They are a local success story and one of the few companies in their field (or any field) who continue to manufacture their product in the United States, supporting many local families in the process. In the interest of both local business and restroom hygiene and sustainability, we ask you to reconsider your decision and bring back the XLERATOR.