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The DPHA Drop 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 The DPHA Drop delivers dynamic, highly readable and graphically appealing content that connects people with the information they need to become more productive, effective and professionally accomplished.  The DPHA Drop 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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Watermark Designs Celebrates 50 Years of Brooklyn-Made Innovations.
Watermark Designs Celebrates 50 Years of Brooklyn-Made Innovations.

Watermark Designs, the designer and manufacturer of decorative faucets and fixtures for residential and commercial projects has been at the forefront of authentic product design for 50 years. Having planted its flag in Brooklyn, NY in 1972, Watermark Designs has never wavered from its mission to... Continue Reading

Date posted01/6/2023


Congratulations 2022 DPHA University and Recognition Program Graduates!
Congratulations 2022 DPHA University and Recognition Program Graduates!

Graduates of DPHA University, formerly the Recognition Program, have successfully completed all three categories of tests: Kitchen & Bath, Hardware, and General Knowledge. They have shown that they are experts in their field - congratulations to this year's graduates! Haley Bridgman -... Continue Reading

Date posted12/30/2022


Brizo® Shares 2023 Kitchen & Bath Trends.
Brizo® Shares 2023 Kitchen & Bath Trends.

Brizo® has shared its top four kitchen and bath trends for 2023! Learn more below: Mixed Materials: The unparalleled customization of the Odin® Collection reaches new levels with the Semi-Professional Faucet. The faucet is available in seven distinct finishes and can be paired with... Continue Reading

Date posted12/23/2022


Spice Up Your Shower with Shower Door Handles from Kartners.
Spice Up Your Shower with Shower Door Handles from Kartners.

Kartners shower door handles pull your entire bathroom designs together. They offer a wide selection of shower door handles and knobs to coordinate with your fixtures and overall designs. From Contemporary, Transitional, and Traditional collections to your choice of mounting options, Kartners... Continue Reading

Date posted12/23/2022


New Member Spotlight: Meet Splash Galleries.
New Member Spotlight: Meet Splash Galleries.

Splash Galleries is a family-owned Plumbing & Hardware Showroom in Raleigh, NC opened in 2003 by Master Plumber Gary Phillips, who brought first-hand experience in the plumbing industry to the Showroom. His daughter, Lauren Phillips, has managed the showroom since 2009 and maintains a team of... Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2022


Why DPHA is the Best Marketing Resource for Dealers.
Why DPHA is the Best Marketing Resource for Dealers.

For years DPHA board members and leaders have been brainstorming ideas for dealer deliverables, and I think we finally stumbled on our hidden treasure. In mid-2022, DPHA and ShowroomMarketing.com launched a Digital Marketing Dealer Incentive Program to promote all dealer members on the internet.... Continue Reading

Postedby Phil Hotarek
Date posted12/16/2022


Hastings Tile & Bath Introduces a Refreshed Array of Colors, Materials, and Finishes.
Hastings Tile & Bath Introduces a Refreshed Array of Colors, Materials, and Finishes.

Hastings Tile & Bath, the leading importer and distributor of contemporary bath furniture and fittings and the exclusive importer of the VOLA brand in the United States and Canada, will now offer their top-selling CLASS vanity in a wide range of new refreshed colors, materials, and finishes... Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2022


Berenson is Bringing New Collections and Display Options to KBIS 2023.
Berenson is Bringing New Collections and Display Options to KBIS 2023.

Berenson is bringing new collections and display options to KBIS 2023. New collections will be added to Berenson and to R. Christensen by Berenson. In addition, new merchandising tools will be on display at KBIS 2023, including a finish selection board, and best-seller boards. “We’ve... Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2022


Infinity Drain® Welcomes Added Sales Company in Midwest.
Infinity Drain® Welcomes Added Sales Company in Midwest.

Infinity Drain® announces the addition of DPHA member Added Sales Company to service Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Added Sales is a 3rd generation Illinois-based plumbing and electrical rep agency servicing the state of Illinois and Northwest Indiana market for over 65 years. With a... Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2022


Hansgrohe's Vision of the Bathroom of the Future: Beyond Water.
Hansgrohe's Vision of the Bathroom of the Future: Beyond Water.

Hansgrohe’s Green Vision Beyond Water: Rethinking the bathroom means bringing this place into harmony with people and nature. Hansgrohe wants to create a cocoon for resource-saving regeneration, encourage new routines for water-saving hygiene, create a place of well-being with minimal energy... Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2022


Kartners Introduces the Circo Collection of Bathroom Accessories.
Kartners Introduces the Circo Collection of Bathroom Accessories.

Inspired by the elegance and beauty of traveling shows, Kartners Circo Collection is a contemporary twist on an old classic. Its brass construction and minimalist footprint will bring understated elegance into your bathroom. Stocked in various finishes, including Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel,... Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2022


Maximize Profitability with Strategic Pricing & Intelligent Forecasting Built into Your ERP.
Maximize Profitability with Strategic Pricing & Intelligent Forecasting Built into Your ERP.

Distributors with an intelligent ERP in place to help identify sporadic and unusual demand while maintaining customer pricing have a strong advantage over the competition; ultimately leading to better control over their inventory, increased margins, and a more seamless, profitable year. Pricing... Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2022