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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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Visit Your Fellow DPHA Members at KBIS 2024.
Visit Your Fellow DPHA Members at KBIS 2024.

KBIS 2024 is just around the corner, and several of our fellow DPHA members will be exhibiting! Discover new products, explore the latest trends, and meet with leading brands at KBIS in Las Vegas, February 27-29, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Since 1964, KBIS has been offering kitchen... Continue Reading

Date posted01/19/2024


Frank Allart Introduces the DOME Knob Collection.
Frank Allart Introduces the DOME Knob Collection.

Frank Allart has added to their extensive knob offering with the new DOME collection. DOME includes 4 new door & cabinet knob designs offered in Smooth, Linear, Square Mesh, and Diamond Mesh textures. The door knobs come in 4 sizes (48mm, 54mm, 64mm, and 75mm diameters) and are designed to... Continue Reading

Date posted01/19/2024


The Future of Drain Design: Infinity Drain Identifies Key Bathroom Trends for 2024.
The Future of Drain Design: Infinity Drain Identifies Key Bathroom Trends for 2024.

Infinity Drain is delighted to present a comprehensive overview of the latest trends shaping the future of bathroom design. Throughout the coming year, designers, homeowners and architects alike will see trending concepts ranging from quiet luxury and pastels to small-sized tile patterns. Quiet... Continue Reading

Date posted01/19/2024


The Sales Group and Creative Bath Sales Merge to Form a Powerhouse Agency from ME to VA.
The Sales Group and Creative Bath Sales Merge to Form a Powerhouse Agency from ME to VA.

The Sales Group is thrilled to announce a momentous development in the growth and expansion of its company. Effective 1/31/24, The Sales Group, est. in 1979, and Creative Bath Sales will officially merge to create a dynamic partnership. The new company will headed by Jeff Dougherty, son of The... Continue Reading

Date posted01/12/2024


California Faucets Cooks Up Convenience and Style with Broad Range of Pot Fillers.
California Faucets Cooks Up Convenience and Style with Broad Range of Pot Fillers.

California Faucets expands their award-winning Kitchen Collection with a vast array of Pot Fillers, allowing designers and homeowners to make a perfectly coordinated style statement in the kitchen. The ability to mix-and-match dozens of handle styles with a wide variety of artisan finishes makes... Continue Reading

Date posted01/12/2024


Timeless Elegance: Introducing the New Milne Collection from Barber Wilsons.
Timeless Elegance: Introducing the New Milne Collection from Barber Wilsons.

The team at Barber Wilsons & Co is excited to announce a new chapter in the company’s history with the launch of their newest range, the Milne Collection. The Milne Collection’s core range consists of beautifully designed and engineered wall and deck faucets and showers,... Continue Reading

Date posted01/12/2024


Atlas Homewares is Excited to Showcase the New Kayden Collection at KBIS 2024.
Atlas Homewares is Excited to Showcase the New Kayden Collection at KBIS 2024.

Atlas Homewares, the vibrant home hardware company, looks forward to displaying the latest collection at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2024 in Las Vegas, N.V. at the Las Vegas Convention Center from February 27 – 29, 2024. This year, the Kayden Collection will be taking the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/12/2024


Oceania Releases Viele Series Deckmount Bathtubs.
Oceania Releases Viele Series Deckmount Bathtubs.

Through sustained efforts in research, design, and development, Oceania has revitalized the deckmount bathtub to offer an unparalleled experience. Available now, the new Viele bathtub series perfectly embodies their commitment to combine comfort, design, and functionality. Available in various... Continue Reading

Date posted01/5/2024


Oracle NetSuite Launches Field Service Management Solutions for Customers.
Oracle NetSuite Launches Field Service Management Solutions for Customers.

Oracle NetSuite recently acquired Next Technik, a leading provider of field service management solutions for NetSuite customers. This enables many plumbing and hardware companies to digitize and streamline scheduling and dispatch. It also allows distributors and manufacturers to manage inventory... Continue Reading

Date posted01/5/2024


And the Winners Are….
And the Winners Are….

Everybody loves a winner right?! As the trade organization whose members produce the finest in decorative plumbing and hardware, we are as proud of our members’ wins as if we had designed and manufactured the products ourselves! This year, there were a lot of wins among our members - really... Continue Reading

Date posted01/5/2024


STRASSER Announces Design Collaboration with Beverly Hills Interior Designer Christopher Grubb.
STRASSER Announces Design Collaboration with Beverly Hills Interior Designer Christopher Grubb.

STRASSER will launch The Christopher Grubb Collection in the first quarter 2024. This is the first designer collaboration by STRASSER, and the new designs will feature the award-winning designer’s signature clean-lined contemporary look and expand upon the manufacturer’s market reach... Continue Reading

Date posted01/5/2024


Congratulations to the 2023 Graduates of The Vault, a part of DPHA University.
Congratulations to the 2023 Graduates of The Vault, a part of DPHA University.

Earlier this year we revamped DPHA University by rolling out The Vault, DPHAU's testing and certificate program. We had a great year, with nearly 70 DPHA members enrolled in The Vault. Graduates completed all 22 courses with a score of 90% or higher. Congratulations to the following members who... Continue Reading

Date posted12/29/2023