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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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MTI Baths Joins The Engineered Stone Group in Strategic Move to Expand and Innovate in the US
MTI Baths Joins The Engineered Stone Group in Strategic Move to Expand and Innovate in the US

MTI BATHS is pleased to announce their joining with The Engineered Stone Group (“ES Group”), a global leader in the engineered stone bathroom products segment. This merger supports the ES Group’s expansion in the US while maintaining its high standards for product quality. As... Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2022


Rebooting the Workplace: Five Trends Affecting Businesses' Futures
Rebooting the Workplace: Five Trends Affecting Businesses' Futures

COVID-19 will forever change the way people work, and DPHA members learned to trust their teams to work from home. Moving forward, hybrid models will be the rule, not the exception. COVID also caused many of our members to rethink how they operate and reconsider their priorities. Changes... Continue Reading

Date posted02/25/2022


Provide Exceptional Customer Response with DDI System's New Release
Provide Exceptional Customer Response with DDI System's New Release

DDI System’s InformMobile enables sales teams to gain a competitive advantage by having quick and easy access to essential ERP features from any mobile device. Build and edit quotes and sales orders, check order status, view customer accounts and invoices, sales history, detailed contact... Continue Reading

Date posted02/25/2022


Acquabella Puts New Twist on the Classic Pedestal with Pair of Dramatic Totem Sinks
Acquabella Puts New Twist on the Classic Pedestal with Pair of Dramatic Totem Sinks

Pedestal sinks have long been a perennial favorite in the bathroom; now a fresh iteration of this classic style has emerged as one of today’s hottest design trends. Acquabella is leading the way with a pair of totem sinks that embody the essence of sleek, minimalistic design. With their... Continue Reading

Date posted02/25/2022


DPHA and ShowroomMarketing.com Launch Dealer Incentive Program
DPHA and ShowroomMarketing.com Launch Dealer Incentive Program

DPHA and ShowroomMarketing.com are excited to introduce the new DPHA Dealer Incentive Program. This new COMPLIMENTARY program will help each dealer increase sales opportunities, control more market share online, and gain the ability to compete with big box marketing initiatives in the online... Continue Reading

Date posted02/25/2022


MrSteam Wins Prestigious 2021 GOOD DESIGN® Award for Linear SteamHead®
MrSteam Wins Prestigious 2021 GOOD DESIGN® Award for Linear SteamHead®

MrSteam has received the 2021 GOOD DESIGN® Award for its Linear SteamHead® from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Several new innovative features made the product stand out among the nominees: In... Continue Reading

Date posted02/25/2022


Oh Lovely Obsidian: New Matte Black Finish From Hardware Renaissance
Oh Lovely Obsidian: New Matte Black Finish From Hardware Renaissance

Adding black accents to a room is among today’s most notable design trends. The dark hue acts as a neutral, helping to ground a space by enhancing the colors around it. Black elevates a design by adding drama, dimension and contrast. Hardware is an interesting product category to introduce a... Continue Reading

Date posted02/25/2022


Five DPHA Products Included in 30 Most Innovative Products List from Beautiful Kitchens & Baths
Five DPHA Products Included in 30 Most Innovative Products List from Beautiful Kitchens & Baths

Five DPHA members, ThermaSol, Americh, Waterstone, Furniture Guild, and Native Trails, have all received the 30 Most Innovative Product award, presented by Beautiful Kitchens & Baths by Better Homes & Gardens. ThermaSol's HydroVive Rainhead is #7. It features a generous 18"x18" size, 300... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2022


Claybrook Interiors Wins Gold Product Design A&D Award
Claybrook Interiors Wins Gold Product Design A&D Award

It is a proud moment for Claybrook Interiors! Their Wall Hung Basin collection has won the Gold Award for Product Design in the Kitchen & Bathroom category at the A&D Awards 2021. The collection features four sophisticated wall-hung basin design that allow your customers to make the most... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2022


Join House of Rohl for CEU "Bath Materials, Textures and Finishes That Evoke Our Senses."
Join House of Rohl for CEU "Bath Materials, Textures and Finishes That Evoke Our Senses."

In this course, our five senses serve as our guidepost for optimal bathroom interior design. In this period of uncertainty, stress is high and humans are spending more time at home. The bathroom is well-positioned as a sanctuary of reprieve and respite. To begin the visual journey, Lou Rohl will... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2022


hansgrohe's Aqua Days is Back: See The Newest Products in Action on March 2nd.
hansgrohe's Aqua Days is Back: See The Newest Products in Action on March 2nd.

Aqua Days is back. On March 2nd, join hansgrohe as they visit Schiltach, Germany to unveil this year’s visionary designs from the AXOR and hansgrohe brands. See the newest products in action, including the revolutionary Pulsify and the breathtaking design that is AXOR One. You’ll also... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2022


Belwith Keeler Makes a Proclamation with New Designs Debuting at KBIS
Belwith Keeler Makes a Proclamation with New Designs Debuting at KBIS

The in-person return of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in February 2022 comes with heightened excitement, and a renewed look at how we live, according to Knikki Grantham, Director of Style / Ambassador of Brand and Outreach for Belwith Keeler parent company, Belwith Keeler Décor... Continue Reading

Date posted02/4/2022