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Connections is the official weekly electronic newsletter of the DPHA sent to our database of DPHA members.  It conveys timely industry and Association news, summaries of successful sales and business practices, and industry research reports. Each week Connections delivers dynamic, highly readable and graphically appealing content that connects people with the information they need to become more productive, effective and professionally accomplished.  Connections also features new products, news, personnel updates, member videos, new member spotlights, and other announcements from DPHA manufacturer members each week. 

The below articles are full versions of the articles found in Connections, our weekly e-newsletter exclusively for DPHA members. These articles contain member news, industry thoughts, sales tips, new member spotlights, and other great content.  DPHA members can view past issues of Connections here.

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Essential Tips for “Steamy” Sales and Success from MrSteam.
Essential Tips for “Steamy” Sales and Success from MrSteam.

Martha Orellana of MrSteam wants to help you go full steam ahead for success. For example, showing your customers the significant benefits of adding steam to their lives can produce new revenue opportunities. Orellana was recently featured as a marketing expert on the “Leveraging Thought... Continue Reading

Date posted11/3/2023


STRASSER Adds New Wood Species for Wallingford Vanity Town Collection.
STRASSER Adds New Wood Species for Wallingford Vanity Town Collection.

STRASSER has added Warm Walnut to its options for the Wallingford Town vanity. The classically elegant wood species evokes a calm, relaxing vibe perfect for Wallingford’s gentle curves and fluid lines. The Wallingford Town vanity features six slab-style drawers. The Wallingford vanity offers... Continue Reading

Date posted11/3/2023


Nicole Salling Promoted to National Sales Manager at The Furniture Guild.
Nicole Salling Promoted to National Sales Manager at The Furniture Guild.

Nicole has been with The Furniture Guild for the last 7 years focusing on various critical roles in customer service. She works closely with customers and the engineering team on complicated custom projects, builds sales training programs for showrooms, and supports sales rep force in the field.... Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2023


Ben Alliker Named US Director of Sales and Operations for Bronzes de France and Baguès Paris.
Ben Alliker Named US Director of Sales and Operations for Bronzes de France and Baguès Paris.

With their re-establishment in the US market, the launch of a new showroom in the D&D Building in New York City, and continued sales growth, Bronzes de France and Baguès Paris remain a key supplier to luxury decorative hardware and lighting showrooms across the United States. They are... Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2023


Meet AIR, a New Bathroom Collection from BARIL.
Meet AIR, a New Bathroom Collection from BARIL.

AIR and brings a playful take on faucets and incorporates BARIL's highest level of customization to date. Throughout the collection, you will have the possibility to choose from four handle options, various faucet spout or shower valve options, and plenty of plain or two-tone finishes. Let... Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2023


Watermark Designs Brings Bespoke Ergonomics to the Kitchen with the Debut of its Kitchen Program.
Watermark Designs Brings Bespoke Ergonomics to the Kitchen with the Debut of its Kitchen Program.

Watermark Designs, the Brooklyn-based manufacturer of luxury residential and commercial faucets offers customization in the kitchen as the brand launches its Kitchen Program. Complete with, but not limited to monoblocks, pull out sprays, pull down sprays, instant hot and filtered water dispensers,... Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2023


New Member Spotlight: Meet Banbury Lane.
New Member Spotlight: Meet Banbury Lane.

Banbury Lane, established in 1986, is a premium supplier of decorative and architectural hardware from across the globe. With partnerships spanning over 150 vendors, we cater to residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. The downtown Calgary showroom is a meticulously curated gallery,... Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2023


Announcing the 2023 DPHA Professional Award Winners!
Announcing the 2023 DPHA Professional Award Winners!

During last week's 22nd Annual Conference and Product Showcase in Chicago, we announced the 2023 DPHA professional award winners! The companies and individuals honored below showcase the best of what DPHA has to offer in service, knowledge, and professionalism. This special issue of Connections... Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2023


DPHA Room of the Year Goes to Chown Hardware.
DPHA Room of the Year Goes to Chown Hardware.

Time takes a toll. And either you can fight time and lose or you can honor it by integrating natural materials—stone, plaster, wood, ceramic, and metals into modern updates. This bathroom is too beautiful to hide behind closed doors. A space designed to bathe, soak, and relax. Terracotta.... Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2023


Baldwin Hardware's Modern Collection Wins 2023 DPHA Cabinet Hardware Product of the Year Award.
Baldwin Hardware's Modern Collection Wins 2023 DPHA Cabinet Hardware Product of the Year Award.

WINNER BALDWIN HARDWARE: MODERN CABINET HARDWARE COLLECTION At Baldwin, quality is never a compromise. Baldwin’s Modern Cabinet Hardware Collection meets and exceeds this standard. The full collection is a sleek and innovative take on cabinet hardware, never before seen by any other hardware... Continue Reading

Date posted10/13/2023


Baldwin Hardware's Graphite Nickel Finish is the 2023 DPHA Door Hardware Product of the Year.
Baldwin Hardware's Graphite Nickel Finish is the 2023 DPHA Door Hardware Product of the Year.

WINNER BALDWIN HARDWARE: GRAPHITE NICKEL FINISH An exploration into darker nickel tones, the Graphite Nickel Finish by Baldwin Hardware is an innovative, new-to-market finish meant to last a lifetime. Spanning Baldwin’s Estate Portfolio, Graphite Nickel takes historical cues from the antique... Continue Reading

Date posted10/13/2023


Robern's Tenor Lighting with SWAY Control Wins 2023 DPHA Technology Product of the Year Award.
Robern's Tenor Lighting with SWAY Control Wins 2023 DPHA Technology Product of the Year Award.

WINNER ROBERN: TENOR LIGHTING AND SWAY LIGHT CONTROL Tenor Tunable Lighting with Robern’s proprietary SWAY Control combines the versatility of modular vertical lighting with industry-leading dimming and color tuning technology for unpar- alleled control over the bathroom lighting... Continue Reading

Date posted10/13/2023