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Awards & Recognition

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Awards & Recognition

Vaask honored by Facility Maintenance Decisions

Permanent hand sanitizer dispenser voted Readers’ Choice winner JANUARY 5, 2024 — MILWAUKEE — Leading facilities management publications Facility Maintenance Decisions and Facility Cleaning Decisions have honored the Vaask® permanent hand sanitizer dispenser among their Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards recognize “innovation and excellence in products that contribute to the efficient and profitable operations, maintenance and cleaning of institutional and commercial buildings.” Built to last of cast aluminum and steel, Vaask offers an optional online monitoring dashboard that tracks all of a facility’s dispensers and alerts staff when it’s time to refill, eliminating the time-consuming chore of checking each individual unit and also ensuring dispensers always stay filled. This technology solves the most common problem with hand sanitizer, which, despite being more essential than ever before, is frequently not used, as a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control earlier this year found 77% of people report dispensers to be empty. Vaask also uses AC power or Power over Ethernet (PoE), so there are never any batteries to change. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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Architectural Record honors Vaask

Architectural Record honors Vaask as Best in Class

Permanent hand sanitizer dispenser wins Record Products Competition DECEMBER 12, 2023 — NEW YORK — Architectural Record today honored Vaask® as part of its annual Record Products competition, selecting the permanent hand sanitizer dispenser as the winner and best in class among kitchen and bath fixtures. “The Vaask dispenser is a hugely innovative and elevated departure from the typical hand sanitizer look, and the customizability is a real asset to the potential applications for this product,” wrote judge Alexandra Barker, principal at Brooklyn’s Barker Architecture Office. The annual competition showcases the best new building materials and furnishings as judged on innovation, function, sustainability and aesthetics. With Vaask, architects and designers can choose from a variety of real metal finishes as well as replicate wood or marble textures. They also have the option to include logos or graphics on the faceplate and take advantage of infinite color matching. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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Environmental Protection names Vaask as New Product of the Year

Permanent hand sanitizer dispenser honored as best safety equipment NOVEMBER 30, 2023 — DALLAS — Environmental Protection, a leading publication for environmental professionals across various industries, today honored the Vaask® permanent hand sanitizer dispenser as its New Product of the Year. The 14th annual awards recognize “achievements in making environmental professionals’ work easier, more efficient and more productive,” as well as a product’s “potential to make significant environmental impacts.” Built of cast aluminum and steel, Vaask replaces flimsy plastic hand sanitizer dispensers. Vaask’s optional online monitoring dashboard tracks all of a facility’s dispensers and alerts staff when it’s time to refill, eliminating the time-consuming chore of checking each individual unit and also ensuring dispensers always stay filled. This technology solves the most common problem with hand sanitizer, which, despite being more essential than ever before, is frequently not used, as a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control earlier this year found 77% of people report dispensers to be empty. Vaask also uses AC power or Power over Ethernet (PoE), so there are never any batteries to change. Built to last, Vaask offers an effective, money-saving hand sanitizing solution that makes hand hygiene desirable. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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New Equipment Digest again honors Vaask permanent hand sanitizer dispenser

Back-to-back Innovation Awards recognize Vaask’s design and technology NOVEMBER 29, 2023 — CLEVELAND — Leading industrial publication New Equipment Digest today honored the Vaask® permanent hand sanitizer dispenser for the second straight year as part of its annual Innovation Awards, praising the device for improving facility operations. The awards recognize “products that fundamentally change their markets, crush limitations of their product class and redefine design possibilities. In other words, products that provide real potential for disruptive change.” Built of cast aluminum and steel, Vaask stands up to the toughest environments and is backed by a 5-year warranty. Its optional online monitoring dashboard tracks all of a facility’s dispensers and alerts staff when it’s time to refill, eliminating the time-consuming chore of checking each individual unit and also ensuring dispensers always stay filled. This technology solves the most common problem with hand sanitizer, which, despite being more essential than ever before, is frequently not used, as a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control earlier this year found 77% of people report dispensers to be empty. Vaask also uses AC power or Power over Ethernet (PoE), so there are never any batteries to change. Built to last, Vaask offers an effective, money-saving hand sanitizing solution that makes hand hygiene desirable. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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BDNY hospitality trade fair

Vaask wins third straight honor at BDNY hospitality trade fair

Permanent hand sanitizer dispenser honored for improving health and wellness NOVEMBER 12, 2023 — NEW YORK CITY — Leading hospitality industry trade fair BDNY today honored Vaask® for the third consecutive year, awarding the permanent hand sanitizer dispenser its top health and wellness prize. The Best of BDNY Product Design Competition celebrates products designed for hospitality interiors with a focus on aesthetics, functionality and, above all, innovation. With Vaask, architects and designers can choose from a variety of real metal finishes as well as replicate wood or marble textures. They also have the option to include logos or graphics on the faceplate and take advantage of infinite color matching. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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Gess Education awards

Vaask touchless hand sanitizer dispenser honored by Gess Education Awards

Improved hand hygiene keeps students at school instead of sick at home OCTOBER 31, 2023 — DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — The Gess Education Awards today honored Vaask®, recognizing the touchless hand sanitizer dispenser for keeping students, faculty and staff healthy and in schools instead of sick at home. The awards “encourage the raising of educational services and product standards throughout the industry.” Built to last, Vaask offers an effective, money-saving hand sanitizing solution that makes hand hygiene desirable. Vaask includes a proprietary PalmPilot® sensor that precisely detects all hands — no matter how small. Vaask automatically retracts dispensing sanitizer if someone quickly pulls their hand back after activating the sensor, which younger kids are more prone to do. This feature helps keep floors free of spills and eliminates the risk of slippage. Designers also have the option to incorporate school colors, crests and mascots on Vaask’s faceplate. Vaask’s features include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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Leading creative industry publication interviews Vaask founder about hand sanitizer dispenser

Creativepool hails Vaask as ‘game-changing player in the hand sanitizing world’ OCTOBER 24, 2023 — LONDON — Creativepool, a leading network for creative talent, today published a Q&A with Vaask® Founder Jon Olsen discussing how his “frustration with the hand-sanitizing experience led to the creation of a touchless hand-sanitizing fixture that has redefined the game.” In speaking about the creation of the touchless hand sanitizer dispenser, which has won more than 80 design and technology awards, Olsen noted how “the first step in design should always be identifying a real problem to solve.” In the case of hand sanitizer, it was his realization during the pandemic that “hand sanitizing needed a complete overhaul and then determining the many individual failures of the experience at that time.” To that end, he discussed how Vaask solves a series of problems common with traditional hand sanitizer dispensers. Vaask’s features include: Click here to read more about why Olsen ensured Vaask is manufactured in-house using a local and regional supply chain. Click here to customize your Vaask.

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Vaask honored by BLT Built Design Awards

Vaask honored by BLT Built Design Awards

Touchless hand sanitizer dispenser recognized for improving hand hygiene OCTOBER 4, 2023 — LOS ANGELES — The BLT Built Design Awards today honored the Vaask® touchless hand sanitizer dispenser for its innovative technology. The awards, which saw more than 700 entries from 45 countries, recognize projects that address “today’s urbanization challenges and inspire the next generations.” Built to last, Vaask offers an effective, cost-efficient hand sanitizing solution that makes hand hygiene desirable. Vaask’s features include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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Business Airport International praises Vaask as permanent answer for hand hygiene

Magazine touts sanitizer dispenser’s ability to ‘reduce maintenance time and costs’ OCTOBER 3, 2023 — LONDON — Leading aviation magazine Business Airport International today featured the Vaask® touchless hand sanitizer dispenser, highlighting how the device is helping airports replace temporary, plastic sanitizer stations with permanent, high-class fixtures. “Air travel is surging, and in response, airports have been working hard to implement effective hygiene measures,” the magazine noted. “A growing number of airports are installing Vaask hand sanitizer dispensers to elevate the hand hygiene experience for passengers.” The magazine highlighted large purchases recently by the Nashville International Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport, the latter of which is installing 105 Vaask dispensers. “Vaask’s sleek, all-metal construction can withstand the high-volume traffic of airports,” the magazine added. “The five-year warranty that comes with each fixture provides further reassurance of Vaask’s longevity.” Because typical sanitizer dispensers are manufactured in China, where quality control is unreliable, it’s hardly surprising that they have an expected failure rate of 25%. And when they do fail, they’re often left in place, because removing them would rip holes in drywall. Inevitably, facilities have walls littered with unusable plastic dispensers. Vaask also offers simplified maintenance for airport employees. The dispenser uses AC power or PoE instead of ever-changing batteries and offers an online monitoring dashboard that alerts staff when it’s time to refill. The dashboard eliminates the time-consuming chore of checking each individual dispenser and also ensures dispensers always stay filled. This technology solves the most common problem with hand sanitizer, which, despite being more essential than ever before, is frequently not used. A study published this year in the American Journal of Infection Control found 77% of people report dispensers to be empty. Built to last, Vaask offers an effective, money-saving hand sanitizing solution. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to read the full article. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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Salt Lake City International Airport installing 105 Vaask touchless hand sanitizer dispensers

Vaask simplifies maintenance, protects health of passengers and employees OCTOBER 2, 2023 — SALT LAKE CITY — Hand hygiene company Vaask® today announced the Salt Lake City International Airport is installing 105 of its touchless hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the facility, which is America’s 21st busiest airport and on track for its highest annual passenger count ever. The new airport, which opened in 2020, is installing Vaask during an ongoing ambitious buildout that, upon completion, will see it accommodate up to 34 million passengers. Airport leadership selected Vaask to help protect the health and safety of those travelers, as an average flight can see a passenger come into contact with 700 touchpoints. Vaask also offers simplified maintenance for airport employees. The dispenser uses AC power or PoE instead of ever-changing batteries and offers an online monitoring dashboard that alerts staff when it’s time to refill. The dashboard eliminates the time-consuming chore of checking each individual dispenser and also ensures dispensers always stay filled. This exclusive technology solves the most common problem with hand sanitizer, which, despite being more essential than ever before, is frequently not used as a study published this year in the American Journal of Infection Control found 77% of people report dispensers to be empty. Salt Lake City leaders also chose Vaask because of its development as a permanent recessed fixture, as they sought to remove flimsy freestanding dispensers from the busy halls of the airport, which has seen international travel increase 22 percent in recent years. Vaask fixes the many frequent frustrations caused by traditional hand sanitizer dispensers at airports including: “Traditional sanitizer dispensers sit empty or broken because overworked maintenance staff can’t keep up with fixing the many problems created by flimsy products that are difficult to use, service and repair,” Vaask Founder Jon Olsen said. “Vaask changes all of that. Our dispenser is built to last and significantly minimizes maintenance with its online monitoring dashboard. With our technology, you’ll never have an empty Vaask, and that sends a message to passengers and employees that you prioritize their health.” Vaask’s features also include: About Vaask Vaask (V-ahh-sk) is inspired by the Norwegian word for “wash” and embodies the desire for a more modern class of clean. Built to last, the touchless hand sanitizer dispenser offers an effective, cost-efficient hand hygiene solution. The dispenser’s purposeful design and leading technology have earned it more than 70 awards from the likes of TIME Magazine, The Architect’s Newspaper, Interior Design Magazine, Metropolis, Hospitality Design, NeoCon, Boutique Design, Occupational Health & Safety Magazine, Healthcare Design and FacilitiesNet. Built to last and brought to you by the team behind Big Ass Fans®, the U.S.-manufactured dispenser comes with a 5-year warranty. Learn more at vaask.com.

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Vaask honored by Facility Maintenance Decisions

Permanent hand sanitizer dispenser voted Readers’ Choice winner JANUARY 5, 2024 — MILWAUKEE — Leading facilities management publications Facility Maintenance Decisions and Facility Cleaning Decisions have honored the Vaask® permanent hand sanitizer dispenser among their Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards recognize “innovation and excellence in products that contribute to the efficient and profitable operations, maintenance and cleaning of institutional and commercial buildings.” Built to last of cast aluminum and steel, Vaask offers an optional online monitoring dashboard that tracks all of a facility’s dispensers and alerts staff when it’s time to refill, eliminating the time-consuming chore of checking each individual unit and also ensuring dispensers always stay filled. This technology solves the most common problem with hand sanitizer, which, despite being more essential than ever before, is frequently not used, as a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control earlier this year found 77% of people report dispensers to be empty. Vaask also uses AC power or Power over Ethernet (PoE), so there are never any batteries to change. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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Architectural Record honors Vaask

Architectural Record honors Vaask as Best in Class

Permanent hand sanitizer dispenser wins Record Products Competition DECEMBER 12, 2023 — NEW YORK — Architectural Record today honored Vaask® as part of its annual Record Products competition, selecting the permanent hand sanitizer dispenser as the winner and best in class among kitchen and bath fixtures. “The Vaask dispenser is a hugely innovative and elevated departure from the typical hand sanitizer look, and the customizability is a real asset to the potential applications for this product,” wrote judge Alexandra Barker, principal at Brooklyn’s Barker Architecture Office. The annual competition showcases the best new building materials and furnishings as judged on innovation, function, sustainability and aesthetics. With Vaask, architects and designers can choose from a variety of real metal finishes as well as replicate wood or marble textures. They also have the option to include logos or graphics on the faceplate and take advantage of infinite color matching. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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Environmental Protection names Vaask as New Product of the Year

Permanent hand sanitizer dispenser honored as best safety equipment NOVEMBER 30, 2023 — DALLAS — Environmental Protection, a leading publication for environmental professionals across various industries, today honored the Vaask® permanent hand sanitizer dispenser as its New Product of the Year. The 14th annual awards recognize “achievements in making environmental professionals’ work easier, more efficient and more productive,” as well as a product’s “potential to make significant environmental impacts.” Built of cast aluminum and steel, Vaask replaces flimsy plastic hand sanitizer dispensers. Vaask’s optional online monitoring dashboard tracks all of a facility’s dispensers and alerts staff when it’s time to refill, eliminating the time-consuming chore of checking each individual unit and also ensuring dispensers always stay filled. This technology solves the most common problem with hand sanitizer, which, despite being more essential than ever before, is frequently not used, as a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control earlier this year found 77% of people report dispensers to be empty. Vaask also uses AC power or Power over Ethernet (PoE), so there are never any batteries to change. Built to last, Vaask offers an effective, money-saving hand sanitizing solution that makes hand hygiene desirable. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

+ Read More

New Equipment Digest again honors Vaask permanent hand sanitizer dispenser

Back-to-back Innovation Awards recognize Vaask’s design and technology NOVEMBER 29, 2023 — CLEVELAND — Leading industrial publication New Equipment Digest today honored the Vaask® permanent hand sanitizer dispenser for the second straight year as part of its annual Innovation Awards, praising the device for improving facility operations. The awards recognize “products that fundamentally change their markets, crush limitations of their product class and redefine design possibilities. In other words, products that provide real potential for disruptive change.” Built of cast aluminum and steel, Vaask stands up to the toughest environments and is backed by a 5-year warranty. Its optional online monitoring dashboard tracks all of a facility’s dispensers and alerts staff when it’s time to refill, eliminating the time-consuming chore of checking each individual unit and also ensuring dispensers always stay filled. This technology solves the most common problem with hand sanitizer, which, despite being more essential than ever before, is frequently not used, as a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control earlier this year found 77% of people report dispensers to be empty. Vaask also uses AC power or Power over Ethernet (PoE), so there are never any batteries to change. Built to last, Vaask offers an effective, money-saving hand sanitizing solution that makes hand hygiene desirable. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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BDNY hospitality trade fair

Vaask wins third straight honor at BDNY hospitality trade fair

Permanent hand sanitizer dispenser honored for improving health and wellness NOVEMBER 12, 2023 — NEW YORK CITY — Leading hospitality industry trade fair BDNY today honored Vaask® for the third consecutive year, awarding the permanent hand sanitizer dispenser its top health and wellness prize. The Best of BDNY Product Design Competition celebrates products designed for hospitality interiors with a focus on aesthetics, functionality and, above all, innovation. With Vaask, architects and designers can choose from a variety of real metal finishes as well as replicate wood or marble textures. They also have the option to include logos or graphics on the faceplate and take advantage of infinite color matching. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

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Gess Education awards

Vaask touchless hand sanitizer dispenser honored by Gess Education Awards

Improved hand hygiene keeps students at school instead of sick at home OCTOBER 31, 2023 — DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — The Gess Education Awards today honored Vaask®, recognizing the touchless hand sanitizer dispenser for keeping students, faculty and staff healthy and in schools instead of sick at home. The awards “encourage the raising of educational services and product standards throughout the industry.” Built to last, Vaask offers an effective, money-saving hand sanitizing solution that makes hand hygiene desirable. Vaask includes a proprietary PalmPilot® sensor that precisely detects all hands — no matter how small. Vaask automatically retracts dispensing sanitizer if someone quickly pulls their hand back after activating the sensor, which younger kids are more prone to do. This feature helps keep floors free of spills and eliminates the risk of slippage. Designers also have the option to incorporate school colors, crests and mascots on Vaask’s faceplate. Vaask’s features include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

+ Read More

Leading creative industry publication interviews Vaask founder about hand sanitizer dispenser

Creativepool hails Vaask as ‘game-changing player in the hand sanitizing world’ OCTOBER 24, 2023 — LONDON — Creativepool, a leading network for creative talent, today published a Q&A with Vaask® Founder Jon Olsen discussing how his “frustration with the hand-sanitizing experience led to the creation of a touchless hand-sanitizing fixture that has redefined the game.” In speaking about the creation of the touchless hand sanitizer dispenser, which has won more than 80 design and technology awards, Olsen noted how “the first step in design should always be identifying a real problem to solve.” In the case of hand sanitizer, it was his realization during the pandemic that “hand sanitizing needed a complete overhaul and then determining the many individual failures of the experience at that time.” To that end, he discussed how Vaask solves a series of problems common with traditional hand sanitizer dispensers. Vaask’s features include: Click here to read more about why Olsen ensured Vaask is manufactured in-house using a local and regional supply chain. Click here to customize your Vaask.

+ Read More
Vaask honored by BLT Built Design Awards

Vaask honored by BLT Built Design Awards

Touchless hand sanitizer dispenser recognized for improving hand hygiene OCTOBER 4, 2023 — LOS ANGELES — The BLT Built Design Awards today honored the Vaask® touchless hand sanitizer dispenser for its innovative technology. The awards, which saw more than 700 entries from 45 countries, recognize projects that address “today’s urbanization challenges and inspire the next generations.” Built to last, Vaask offers an effective, cost-efficient hand sanitizing solution that makes hand hygiene desirable. Vaask’s features include: Click here to learn more about the honor for Vaask. Click here to see Vaask in action.

+ Read More

Business Airport International praises Vaask as permanent answer for hand hygiene

Magazine touts sanitizer dispenser’s ability to ‘reduce maintenance time and costs’ OCTOBER 3, 2023 — LONDON — Leading aviation magazine Business Airport International today featured the Vaask® touchless hand sanitizer dispenser, highlighting how the device is helping airports replace temporary, plastic sanitizer stations with permanent, high-class fixtures. “Air travel is surging, and in response, airports have been working hard to implement effective hygiene measures,” the magazine noted. “A growing number of airports are installing Vaask hand sanitizer dispensers to elevate the hand hygiene experience for passengers.” The magazine highlighted large purchases recently by the Nashville International Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport, the latter of which is installing 105 Vaask dispensers. “Vaask’s sleek, all-metal construction can withstand the high-volume traffic of airports,” the magazine added. “The five-year warranty that comes with each fixture provides further reassurance of Vaask’s longevity.” Because typical sanitizer dispensers are manufactured in China, where quality control is unreliable, it’s hardly surprising that they have an expected failure rate of 25%. And when they do fail, they’re often left in place, because removing them would rip holes in drywall. Inevitably, facilities have walls littered with unusable plastic dispensers. Vaask also offers simplified maintenance for airport employees. The dispenser uses AC power or PoE instead of ever-changing batteries and offers an online monitoring dashboard that alerts staff when it’s time to refill. The dashboard eliminates the time-consuming chore of checking each individual dispenser and also ensures dispensers always stay filled. This technology solves the most common problem with hand sanitizer, which, despite being more essential than ever before, is frequently not used. A study published this year in the American Journal of Infection Control found 77% of people report dispensers to be empty. Built to last, Vaask offers an effective, money-saving hand sanitizing solution. Vaask’s features also include: Click here to read the full article. Click here to see Vaask in action.

+ Read More

Salt Lake City International Airport installing 105 Vaask touchless hand sanitizer dispensers

Vaask simplifies maintenance, protects health of passengers and employees OCTOBER 2, 2023 — SALT LAKE CITY — Hand hygiene company Vaask® today announced the Salt Lake City International Airport is installing 105 of its touchless hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the facility, which is America’s 21st busiest airport and on track for its highest annual passenger count ever. The new airport, which opened in 2020, is installing Vaask during an ongoing ambitious buildout that, upon completion, will see it accommodate up to 34 million passengers. Airport leadership selected Vaask to help protect the health and safety of those travelers, as an average flight can see a passenger come into contact with 700 touchpoints. Vaask also offers simplified maintenance for airport employees. The dispenser uses AC power or PoE instead of ever-changing batteries and offers an online monitoring dashboard that alerts staff when it’s time to refill. The dashboard eliminates the time-consuming chore of checking each individual dispenser and also ensures dispensers always stay filled. This exclusive technology solves the most common problem with hand sanitizer, which, despite being more essential than ever before, is frequently not used as a study published this year in the American Journal of Infection Control found 77% of people report dispensers to be empty. Salt Lake City leaders also chose Vaask because of its development as a permanent recessed fixture, as they sought to remove flimsy freestanding dispensers from the busy halls of the airport, which has seen international travel increase 22 percent in recent years. Vaask fixes the many frequent frustrations caused by traditional hand sanitizer dispensers at airports including: “Traditional sanitizer dispensers sit empty or broken because overworked maintenance staff can’t keep up with fixing the many problems created by flimsy products that are difficult to use, service and repair,” Vaask Founder Jon Olsen said. “Vaask changes all of that. Our dispenser is built to last and significantly minimizes maintenance with its online monitoring dashboard. With our technology, you’ll never have an empty Vaask, and that sends a message to passengers and employees that you prioritize their health.” Vaask’s features also include: About Vaask Vaask (V-ahh-sk) is inspired by the Norwegian word for “wash” and embodies the desire for a more modern class of clean. Built to last, the touchless hand sanitizer dispenser offers an effective, cost-efficient hand hygiene solution. The dispenser’s purposeful design and leading technology have earned it more than 70 awards from the likes of TIME Magazine, The Architect’s Newspaper, Interior Design Magazine, Metropolis, Hospitality Design, NeoCon, Boutique Design, Occupational Health & Safety Magazine, Healthcare Design and FacilitiesNet. Built to last and brought to you by the team behind Big Ass Fans®, the U.S.-manufactured dispenser comes with a 5-year warranty. Learn more at vaask.com.

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