KBIS is one of the few times each year when so many corners of our industry come together under one roof, and it’s an especially meaningful opportunity to support the DPHA members who are exhibiting. While our annual DPHA Conference remains the heart of our in-person community, KBIS gives us... Continue Reading
As we start the new year, we want to remind our members of a valuable and often underutilized benefit of DPHA membership: the opportunity to share your news in The DPHA Drop. Each week, The DPHA Drop is distributed to more than 3,000 DPHA members across all segments of our industry, including... Continue Reading
A well-deserved congratulations to the 2025 Vault graduates! By completing every DPHA course in DPHA University’s most advanced program, these members have demonstrated focus, perseverance, and a true commitment to professional growth. This year’s record enrollment of 121 participants... Continue Reading
My name is Phil Hotarek, and I am honored to serve as the incoming President of DPHA. I grew up in the plumbing industry as the son of immigrants—my father from the Czech Republic and my mother from Mexico—who built their American dream through hard work, faith, and a belief in... Continue Reading
For years, DPHA has worked to bring local specifiers—designers, architects, custom home builders, and more—into the fold of our annual conference to experience the Product Showcase firsthand. Our Designer Panels have been a highlight of past events, drawing packed audiences and... Continue Reading
Chuck Johnson December 18, 1945 — March 10, 2024 The decorative plumbing and hardware industry lost one of its finest gentlemen on March 10 with the passing of Chuck Johnson from a tragic bicycle accident. The industry knows Chuck as the founder of The Furniture Guild, which he started... Continue Reading
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
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
WINNER MADELI: ILLUSION LIGHTED MIRRORED CABINET Madeli’s Illusion Lighted Mirrored Cabinet Collection should be nominated for a DPHA Product of the Year award because it addresses consumer’s needs and demands providing superior functionality for daily grooming routines and customized... Continue Reading
WINNER BALDWIN HARDWARE: MODERN CABINET HARDWARE COLLECTION At Baldwin, quality is never a compromise. Baldwin’s Modern Cabinet Hardware Collection meets and exceeds this standard. The full collection is a sleek and innovative take on cabinet hardware, never before seen by any other hardware... Continue Reading
WINNER BALDWIN HARDWARE: GRAPHITE NICKEL FINISH An exploration into darker nickel tones, the Graphite Nickel Finish by Baldwin Hardware is an innovative, new-to-market finish meant to last a lifetime. Spanning Baldwin’s Estate Portfolio, Graphite Nickel takes historical cues from the antique... Continue Reading
WINNER ROBERN: TENOR LIGHTING AND SWAY LIGHT CONTROL Tenor Tunable Lighting with Robern’s proprietary SWAY Control combines the versatility of modular vertical lighting with industry-leading dimming and color tuning technology for unpar- alleled control over the bathroom lighting... Continue Reading
