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The DPHA Drop 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 The DPHA Drop delivers dynamic, highly readable and graphically appealing content that connects people with the information they need to become more productive, effective and professionally accomplished.  The DPHA Drop also features new products, news, personnel updates, member videos, new member spotlights, and other announcements from DPHA manufacturer members each week. 

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Fleurco Expands Vespero Collection with Pivot Shower Doors.
Fleurco Expands Vespero Collection with Pivot Shower Doors.

Fleurco has expanded its Vespero collection with pivot shower doors. Previously defined by a fixed shower and tub panel, the Vespero collection now features in-line and two-sided pivot doors. These in-and-out pivot doors boast 90-degree inward and outward openings. Inspired by picture-frame... Continue Reading

Date posted09/25/2026


LAUFEN Introduces VITREON Steel, Blending Strength and Refined Design.
LAUFEN Introduces VITREON Steel, Blending Strength and Refined Design.

LAUFEN is expanding its material palette with VITREON Steel, a new material that combines the strength of steel with the refinement of glaze to create durable, visually striking bathroom solutions. By fusing steel and glaze into an inseparable bond, VITREON Steel delivers a smooth, glass-like... Continue Reading

Date posted09/25/2026


Modern Geometry Defined: Introducing Petra from Hastings Bath Collection.
Modern Geometry Defined: Introducing Petra from Hastings Bath Collection.

Hastings Bath Collection introduces Petra, a comprehensive ceramic bath collection that transforms everyday fixtures into sculptural objects. Defined by softened cylindrical forms, balanced proportions, and an expansive palette of matte and glossy finishes, Petra brings a distinctly architectural... Continue Reading

Date posted09/25/2026


Amba Products Launches Finish-Coordinating Tool to Simplify Bathroom Specifications.
Amba Products Launches Finish-Coordinating Tool to Simplify Bathroom Specifications.

Coordinating finishes across the bathroom just got a little easier. Amba Products has launched a new Finish-Coordinating Tool, designed to help designers, showroom professionals, and specifiers quickly identify heated towel rack finishes that complement their chosen plumbing fixtures and... Continue Reading

Date posted09/25/2026


New Member Spotlight: Meet Alpha Sales Company.
New Member Spotlight: Meet Alpha Sales Company.

Founded in 1972 by Jack Wahlberg, Alpha Sales Company has been serving the decorative bath and hardware industry throughout New England for more than five decades. Today, the second-generation agency is led by President Darrin Wahlberg, who joined the company in the mid-1990s and continues its... Continue Reading

Date posted09/25/2026


Flush with Style: Flusso Introduces the Cascade Ceiling Mount Rainhead.
Flush with Style: Flusso Introduces the Cascade Ceiling Mount Rainhead.

Flusso Kitchen & Bath introduces the Cascade 20-Inch Stainless Steel Flush Mount Rainhead with Waterfall and Mist Flow, a striking statement piece designed to bring the atmosphere of a luxury spa to residential and hospitality bath settings. Its sleek, flush-mounted profile creates a clean,... Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Franke Introduces Vertex Sinks in Microtexture.
Franke Introduces Vertex Sinks in Microtexture.

Franke has introduced Vertex sinks in Microtexture, combining sophisticated stainless-steel design with a distinctive finish engineered to make everyday kitchen maintenance easier. The collection’s Microtexture finish features a uniform diamond pattern that gives the sink a refined,... Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Native Trails Promotes Julianna Granados to Marketing Director.
Native Trails Promotes Julianna Granados to Marketing Director.

Native Trails is proud to announce the promotion of Julianna Granados to Marketing Director, following more than 12 years with the brand. Since joining Native Trails as Marketing & Events Coordinator in 2014, Granados has grown alongside the company, playing an integral role in product... Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


Bold Details Define Jeffrey Alexander’s Latest Nash Collection.
Bold Details Define Jeffrey Alexander’s Latest Nash Collection.

Jeffrey Alexander® by Hardware Resources has introduced a new collection featuring bold details that command interest. The Nash collection features clean lines and an all-square silhouette. The sleek pedestal foot on Nash's square knob pairs perfectly with its coordinating pull that echoes the... Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2026


JULIEN Welcomes Francis Jacques as Eastern Regional Sales Manager.
JULIEN Welcomes Francis Jacques as Eastern Regional Sales Manager.

JULIEN is pleased to announce the appointment of Francis Jacques as Eastern Regional Sales Manager for its Decorative Plumbing division. Francis has nearly 20 years of experience in sales, business development and customer relationship management within the manufacturing sector. He built much... Continue Reading

Date posted09/11/2026


BainUltra™ Acquires Wetstyle, Expanding Its Bathroom Design Offering.
BainUltra™ Acquires Wetstyle, Expanding Its Bathroom Design Offering.

BainUltra announces that it has completed the acquisition of the Wetstyle brand and its associated assets. The acquisition will give customers a wider choice of designs and products for their bathroom projects, with Wetstyle's design identity now supported by BainUltra's precision-engineered... Continue Reading

Date posted09/11/2026


Infinity Drain: Where Craftsmanship, Innovation and Community Come Together.
Infinity Drain: Where Craftsmanship, Innovation and Community Come Together.

DPHA’s Sponsor Spotlight series celebrates the companies whose support helps strengthen our association and the decorative plumbing and hardware community. In each feature, we’re taking a closer look at the people, ideas and values behind our Corporate Sponsors. Interested in becoming... Continue Reading

Date posted09/11/2026