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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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Useful Practices to Increase your ROI on Trade Shows Like KBIS. Thoughts From DPHA Fellow Jeffrey V
Useful Practices to Increase your ROI on Trade Shows Like KBIS. Thoughts From DPHA Fellow Jeffrey V

Having walked and worked shows in many countries across the globe, I would like to share a few practices that have helped collect, share, and reference a lot of each show’s information. #1: Leave yourself a lot of time to walk the entire show. Book appointments for no more than 50% of your... Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2022


Enslavement, Torture, Forced Starvation, and Noisy Toilets Violate Human Rights
Enslavement, Torture, Forced Starvation, and Noisy Toilets Violate Human Rights

Because we never can resist a good toilet story, this just in from Italy’s top court. The country that brought us the holy Roman empire, Renaissance Art, Leonardo da Vinci, the Colosseum, Ferrari, and Gelato can now add protection of its citizens from noisy toilets as a ground-breaking... Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2022


Introducing Kelly DeSola, KARTNERS' New East Coast Regional Sales Manager
Introducing Kelly DeSola, KARTNERS' New East Coast Regional Sales Manager

Kartners Bathroom Accessories is extremely excited to introduce Kelly DeSola as their East Coast Regional Sales Manager, based in New York. With over 8 years of experience in the Decorative Plumbing industry, Kelly brings a solid work ethic, knowledge of her customer base, and connections in the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2022


Smooth as Velvet, Strong as Stone: MTI Expands Options for DoloMatte™ Due to Exploding Demand
Smooth as Velvet, Strong as Stone: MTI Expands Options for DoloMatte™ Due to Exploding Demand

With its smooth-as-velvet surface and beautiful milky white matte finish, it is no surprise that the new DoloMatte™ material from MTI Baths has quickly become very popular. So popular, in fact, that the company has opted to expand their initial offering to now encompass most tubs in their... Continue Reading

Date posted01/21/2022


Infinity Drain Introduces Competitively Priced Center Drain Solution, Center Drain Pro-Series
Infinity Drain Introduces Competitively Priced Center Drain Solution, Center Drain Pro-Series

Infinity Drain introduces their new Center Drain Pro-Series. Backed by the engineering of Infinity Drain, the new Center Drain Pro-Series delivers a competitive price point without skimping on reliability or distinctive design to cover a wide variety of finish, style and install... Continue Reading

Date posted01/21/2022


Atlas Homewares Introduces Two New Collections: Everitt and Griffith
Atlas Homewares Introduces Two New Collections: Everitt and Griffith

Atlas Homewares is pleased to introduce two new collections of knobs, pulls and appliance pulls: Everitt and Griffith. Give a salute to the Everitt collection, which will give any kitchen, bath or closet a modern touch. The faux screw detailing provides an industrial feel while its sleek edges... Continue Reading

Date posted01/21/2022


Mountain's "Tub Docking Station" – New Stocking Promotion For All Freestanding Bathtub Installations
Mountain's "Tub Docking Station" – New Stocking Promotion For All Freestanding Bathtub Installations

The “Tub Docking Station” provides an opportunity to complete the sale by helping to ensure your customer is completely satisfied with their freestanding bathtub purchase. When using this product, the plumber will experience an easier installation process and there is less of a risk of... Continue Reading

Date posted01/21/2022


Berenson Introduces Expansion of Art Tech Series from R. Christensen by Berenson
Berenson Introduces Expansion of Art Tech Series from R. Christensen by Berenson

Berenson is excited to introduce their new contemporary knobs of the Disc Collection and pulls of the Right Collection. This hardware will be part of their Art Tech series under the R. Christensen by Berenson line. Both collections will be available in Brushed Nickel, Black, White and Soft Gold... Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2022


Hastings Tile & Bath Introduces VOLA's Free-Standing, Stylish Hand Sanitizer
Hastings Tile & Bath Introduces VOLA's Free-Standing, Stylish Hand Sanitizer

Hastings Tile & Bath presents to the market an elegant and discreet product for hand-sanitizing. For use in offices, retail and hospitality, VOLA’s new RS11 is a series of dispensers designed by architect and designer and Torben Madsen, who is design manager at LINK Arkitektur. Madsen... Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2022


Writing Right: Tips to Improve Written Communication
Writing Right: Tips to Improve Written Communication

Everyone who works in a showroom is a writer. Team members craft emails, proposals, bids, schedules, and progress reports, among other forms of communication. Your showroom’s and your team’s success depend upon your ability to craft messages clearly and impactfully. Your messages... Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2022


Let's Keep the Remodeling Momentum Going and Growing. Thoughts from DPHA Fellow Jeffrey Valles
Let's Keep the Remodeling Momentum Going and Growing. Thoughts from DPHA Fellow Jeffrey Valles

Zoom in on the Riccardo dining table: Lucy: Ricky, I’m getting so tired of hearing the Mertzes talk about their n-e-w, BeaUTI-FUL beautiful bathroom. Ricky: Oh yeah. Fred talks so much about his symphonic bowel movements; I just can’t get that horrible image out of my mind. Lucy:... Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2022


MTI Baths' Bowie Stands Out in 2021 Award Programs
MTI Baths' Bowie Stands Out in 2021 Award Programs

MTI Baths is excited to announce that their Bowie freestanding tub has received multiple award wins from some of the leading design competitions around the world. MTI Baths is honored to announce its win of a 2021 GOOD DESIGN® Award. Out of several thousand of the world’s leading... Continue Reading

Date posted01/7/2022