DPHA Blog Articles

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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New Member Spotlight: Meet Wasserwerk.
New Member Spotlight: Meet Wasserwerk.

WASSERWERK - Quality workmanship made in Germany. 100 years of excellence. WASSERWERK is delighted to bring their German-made kitchen faucets to the US market in accordance with their understanding of quality. They’ve designed beautiful, high-quality faucets in Germany for over 100 years. To... Continue Reading

Date posted02/23/2024


DPHA President Nat Mucha Named Barclay Products Vice President of Sales.
DPHA President Nat Mucha Named Barclay Products Vice President of Sales.

Barclay Products is pleased to announce their new Vice President of Sales, Nathaniel S. Mucha. Nat brings to Barclay nearly 30 years of experience in the decorative plumbing industry encompassing both the manufacturing and retail segments. Throughout his career Nat has worked with independent,... Continue Reading

Date posted02/23/2024


Gerber Introduces the Northerly™ Collection.
Gerber Introduces the Northerly™ Collection.

Gerber® Plumbing Fixtures proudly adds new Northerly™ collections to its bath and kitchen lineups. Incorporating the perfect blend of architectural polish with classic detailing, the Northerly bath collection offers breathtaking, postmodern styling that’s right at home in any... Continue Reading

Date posted02/23/2024


Justin Tracy Joins Premier Decorative Group in Southern CA.
Justin Tracy Joins Premier Decorative Group in Southern CA.

Premier Decorative Group is thrilled to announce the newest addition to their team, Justin Tracy. Justin brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the DPH industry with over 10 years working for decorative plumbing manufacturers. Justin will be covering Southern California as the LA... Continue Reading

Date posted02/23/2024


MrSteam Launches SteamStories Podcast.
MrSteam Launches SteamStories Podcast.

Introducing "SteamStories," a podcast brought to you by MrSteam. Join MrSteam on a journey dedicated to understanding steam's role in wellness and well-being design. Hear enlightening interviews with professionals from various fields, including builders, designers, realtors, hoteliers, yogis, and... Continue Reading

Date posted02/23/2024


Newport Brass® Unveils Innovative Kitchen Pull-Down Bridge Faucets.
Newport Brass® Unveils Innovative Kitchen Pull-Down Bridge Faucets.

Brasstech, Inc., the manufacturer behind the premium multi-finish decorative plumbing brand Newport Brass, has introduced new pull-down kitchen bridge faucets that harmoniously marry the aesthetic appeal of bridge faucet styling with the practicality of pull-down kitchen faucets. Available in more... Continue Reading

Date posted02/16/2024


New Member Spotlight: Meet Tradeline Sales.
New Member Spotlight: Meet Tradeline Sales.

Tradeline Sales was established in 1966 as Burton-Anderson & Associates. Starting with six manufacturers, some of which are still with the company 58 years later, Tradeline has expanded their representation to include the most well-respected brands in the industry. Tradeline Sales' territory... Continue Reading

Date posted02/16/2024


New Member Spotlight: Meet Quare.
New Member Spotlight: Meet Quare.

Quare is a Spanish manufacturer that offers design and innovation in bathroom decoration. All their shower bases, wall panels, wall-mounted sinks, vessel sinks, benches, and bathtubs are manufactured in solid surface following their exclusive formula of resin with a high mineral load. Designers,... Continue Reading

Date posted02/9/2024


TOTO's Smart Bathroom Innovations and New Experiential Booth Set to Dazzle at KBIS.
TOTO's Smart Bathroom Innovations and New Experiential Booth Set to Dazzle at KBIS.

TOTO invites you to check out their latest offerings in innovation, technology, and design in Booth #N2739 at KBIS 2024, February 27 – 29, 2024. This year, TOTO offers a new experiential booth design that focuses on sustainability and attendee engagement, showcasing their constant pursuit... Continue Reading

Date posted02/9/2024


Grind All of Your Food Scraps, No Questions Asked, with the STEALTH Waste Disposers.
Grind All of Your Food Scraps, No Questions Asked, with the STEALTH Waste Disposers.

In Mountain Plumbing Product's demonstration video, you can see a sampling of the dozens of food scraps that the STEALTH Waste Disposers can handle. In under a minute, a sink overflowing with discarded vegetables, fruits, and chicken wing bones is ground up into fine particles. Instead of creating... Continue Reading

Date posted02/9/2024


Berenson Hardware to Launch New Roque Collection.
Berenson Hardware to Launch New Roque Collection.

Berenson is launching a new collection at KBIS 2024. The Roque collection features knobs and pulls in a squared design with a raised texture across a portion of the surface. “We are seeing more designers using texture to add layers to their designs” said Pat Jarvis, Vice President of... Continue Reading

Date posted02/9/2024


Infinity Drain® and Gensler Unveil Visually Stunning Linear Drain Design.
Infinity Drain® and Gensler Unveil Visually Stunning Linear Drain Design.

Introducing Adhesion ― a collaboration between Infinity Drain and Gensler, the global architecture, design and planning firm, which served as product design consultant. The Adhesion linear drain is inspired by the science of adhesion, where water droplets stick to a variety of surfaces to form... Continue Reading

Date posted02/9/2024