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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. 

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Baguès Paris Announces USA Inventory at Reduced Prices.
Baguès Paris Announces USA Inventory at Reduced Prices.

Baguès Paris is a historical House of Art Lighting. They have a stock of pieces (aged and used) in several showrooms in the USA. To boost and dynamize the sales of these lights, they have created a catalog with the available stock. It is important to note that the price of each reference... Continue Reading

Date posted04/21/2023


Infinity Drain Universal Clamping Ring Offers Greater Flexibility.
Infinity Drain Universal Clamping Ring Offers Greater Flexibility.

Infinity Drain introduces a new Universal Clamping Ring for use with 4”x4” center drains. The durable ABS Universal Clamping Ring can be installed with the Schluter®-KERDI bonding flange to keep the shower system waterproof warranty intact. “We have solutions that work with... Continue Reading

Date posted04/21/2023


Stone Forest Introduces the Multi-Dimensional Facet Bathtub – a Study in Functional Art.
Stone Forest Introduces the Multi-Dimensional Facet Bathtub – a Study in Functional Art.

Stone Forest adds another notable design to its bathtub collection with the introduction of the Facet Bathtub. Carved from single blocks of Antique Gray Limestone or Noce Basalt, these architectural statement pieces are the embodiment of functional sculptures, emphasizing the simple beauty of... Continue Reading

Date posted04/21/2023


New Member Spotlight: Meet TOTO USA.
New Member Spotlight: Meet TOTO USA.

TOTO USA is the headquarters for the Americas Division of the TOTO Global Group, established in 1917 with the founding of TOTO, Ltd., in Kitakyushu, Japan. TOTO is the world’s largest manufacturer of bathroom fixtures and fittings. For more than 100 years, TOTO has been the recognized leader... Continue Reading

Date posted04/14/2023


Introducing the Truly Eye-Popping HammockTub by ALFI Brand.
Introducing the Truly Eye-Popping HammockTub by ALFI Brand.

This elevated bathtub hangs suspended from the floor and reinvents how we design bathrooms. Made from the same high-quality acrylic as their freestanding tubs, this tub features full-length metal support beams to ensure stable installation and an unrivaled look. Offered in both black matte and... Continue Reading

Date posted04/7/2023


Mountain Introduces the STEALTH Disposers – High-Performance with Revolutionary Space Saving Design.
Mountain Introduces the STEALTH Disposers – High-Performance with Revolutionary Space Saving Design.

Mountain Plumbing has changed the game with its revolutionary space-saving design of the new STEALTH Waste Disposer. Developed to fit in areas where space is limited, this compact unit is ideal for all kitchens. But don’t let its size fool you, this disposer packs a real punch! Under the... Continue Reading

Date posted04/7/2023


Hastings Tile & Bath Launches New Tricot Vanity Collection.
Hastings Tile & Bath Launches New Tricot Vanity Collection.

Hastings Tile & Bath announced the introduction of Tricot, a new vanity and storage collection. Tricot is a modular collection featuring four distinct fluted paneling sections. The series allows ample opportunities for customization of size, color, finish and material, and style of sink.... Continue Reading

Date posted04/7/2023


New Member Spotlight: Meet Bronzes de France and Baguès Paris.
New Member Spotlight: Meet Bronzes de France and Baguès Paris.

Bronzes de France and Baguès Paris specialize in architectural hardware and art lighting. Founded more than 150 years ago, they have become famous internationally as prestigious references, synonyms of elegance and excellence, for private residences, hospitality, and retail... Continue Reading

Date posted04/7/2023


A New Twist to the Classic - Straight Knurled Grab Bar from Kartners.
A New Twist to the Classic - Straight Knurled Grab Bar from Kartners.

Designed with exquisite straight-knurled details, Kartners' newest Grab Bar is an alluring addition to their Circo Knurled Collection. Stocked in five finishes: Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel, Brushed Nickel, Matte Black, and Prosecco Bronze. This ADA-compliant grab bar features a solid brass... Continue Reading

Date posted04/7/2023


Amba Expands Finishes for Radiant Collection.
Amba Expands Finishes for Radiant Collection.

Amba now has a new finish option for two models in one of their most popular collections! The Radiant Square and the Radiant Square Large are now available in matte black as a standard finish option. The expanded offering comes in response to the increased demand for alternative finishes within... Continue Reading

Date posted03/31/2023


Barclay Expands Shower Seat Collection.
Barclay Expands Shower Seat Collection.

Barclay has expanded its shower seat collection with two new models, 6224 (left) and 6225 (right). Use it in wet environments such as inside the shower or simply as a bench anywhere in the house—a maximum weight capacity of 330 pounds. The seat's durable surface makes it resilient to... Continue Reading

Date posted03/31/2023


Franz Viegener Releases New “Groovy” Collection.
Franz Viegener Releases New “Groovy” Collection.

Franz Viegener -- a modern amalgam of South American style and German engineering, launches yet another aesthetically ambitious line of premium bath fixtures with the Groovy Collection by Franz Viegener. The collection includes the inimitable Groovy widespread faucet, tub filler, hand shower,... Continue Reading

Date posted03/31/2023