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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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Hydro Systems Most Popular Bathing Design Reimagined in the New Grant Hydroluxe SS Tub.
Hydro Systems Most Popular Bathing Design Reimagined in the New Grant Hydroluxe SS Tub.

Hydro Systems introduces the GRANT freestanding bathtub. The Grant was created with gentile curves that soften the shape of the tub, featuring one of our most popular bathing shapes. The bathtub has a capacity of 80 gallons and dimensions of 66 x 36 x 23. Hydro Systems prioritizes sourcing the... Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2022


California Faucets’ Single Handle Tub Filler Wins Prestigious Good Design® Award.
California Faucets’ Single Handle Tub Filler Wins Prestigious Good Design® Award.

California Faucets has been recognized for innovation and cutting-edge design with a 2021 Good Design® Award. The award program organized by The Chicago Athenaeum to honor industry leaders in design and manufacturing recently announced the 2021 winners, which includes California Faucets’... Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2022


Grohe Launches New Body Sprays to Coincide with Smart Control Shower Systems
Grohe Launches New Body Sprays to Coincide with Smart Control Shower Systems

When it comes to delivering the pure, simple pleasures of water, GROHE products are unrivaled. The Rainshower™ Aqua Body Sprays are no exception. Meticulously engineered, combining beauty and benefit, they transform an everyday shower into an indulgent experience. Designed to replicate the... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2022


California Faucets Elevates Luxury Bath Design with Vessel Faucets.
California Faucets Elevates Luxury Bath Design with Vessel Faucets.

Long popular in commercial settings such as boutique hotels and restaurants, vessel faucets, also known as wall-mounted faucets, are taking hold as one of today’s most popular statement-making looks in residential baths. And it’s no wonder. Vessel faucets help to save space on... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2022


Introducing Diane Amato, SAMUEL HEATH’S New York and New Jersey Business Development Manager.
Introducing Diane Amato, SAMUEL HEATH’S New York and New Jersey Business Development Manager.

Samuel Heath is extremely excited to welcome Diane Amato as their New York and New Jersey Business Development Manager. With over 30 years of experience in the Decorative Plumbing industry, Diane brings a vast wealth of knowledge and connections that will help grow this important region of the US... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2022


Brizo® Reveals Its New Allaria™ Bath Collection, a Work of Rare Alchemy.
Brizo® Reveals Its New Allaria™ Bath Collection, a Work of Rare Alchemy.

The Allaria Bath Collection by Brizo®, drawn from the word alluring, incorporates unparalleled craftsmanship while capturing the innate beauty of minimalism – simple forms and inviting curves transform into a work of art. The newly launched collection embodies soft modernism by combining... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2022


Procrastination Assassination.
Procrastination Assassination.

There is a reason that the opposite of play is work. And when the work is more taxing and challenging, most of us are likely to put off projects that need to get done. Why do something now that you can put off to last minute, right? A primary reason why we procrastinate, writes social... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2022


A Peek Inside ICFF
A Peek Inside ICFF

ICFF took place this week in NYC, and several of our members were there. Feedback was that our members were impressed by the New York area showroom attendance, as well as that of the New York design community. The smaller footprint of the show and the grouping of vendors helped to create a... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2022


Join DXV on May 12th for Their Experts in Luxury Design Panel.
Join DXV on May 12th for Their Experts in Luxury Design Panel.

Join DXV's Luxury Design Panel as they discuss kitchen and bathroom trends, the industry's future outlook, and shifts in client preferences. Featuring panelists Lisa Mende of Lisa Mende Designs, Bari Ackerman of Bari J. Designs and Vanessa DeLeon of Vanessa DeLeon Associates. Continue Reading

Date posted05/6/2022


Go Full Steam Ahead with Training at Your Fingertips from MrSteam.
Go Full Steam Ahead with Training at Your Fingertips from MrSteam.

Helping your clients understand the benefits of a home steam shower is critical to growing and managing your business. MrSteam makes it easy to learn how to sell steam showers with free on-demand training videos. Continue Reading

Date posted05/6/2022


Amerock’s New Champagne Bronze: The Perfect Complement.
Amerock’s New Champagne Bronze: The Perfect Complement.

When selecting gold accents such as plumbing or lighting, it is no secret matte golds are a highly desirable choice, as more homeowners are looking for statement pieces that add drama and sizzle to their spaces. As the desire for a cohesive look increases, the hardware finish plays an increasingly Continue Reading

Date posted05/6/2022


BOCCHI Adds New Representative Agencies to Cover New US Territories.
BOCCHI Adds New Representative Agencies to Cover New US Territories.

BOCCHI has welcomed DPHA member Decorative Sales Associates (DSA), as well as two other agencies, to their list of manufacturer’s representatives in the United States. These new partnerships will expand the reach of BOCCHI kitchen sinks, faucets and bathroom collections. Continue Reading

Date posted05/6/2022