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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. 

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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What Showrooms Need from Sales Representatives.
What Showrooms Need from Sales Representatives.

While working in the same showroom for several years, I have been fortunate to meet various sales representatives. The ones I have formed relationships with stand out for similar reasons. One way to get my attention in the showroom is to acknowledge me. I know this sounds simple, but there... Continue Reading

Postedby Lisa Pinchoff
Date posted07/1/2022


What Makes A Great Creative Team?
What Makes A Great Creative Team?

Some people are more creative than others, and you may wonder why you can’t be as cutting edge or your showroom be more innovative. The first step is to understand the traits teams must have to constantly innovate. The most consistently creative teams are motivated by the work itself. They... Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2022


Inspired by Nature, Created by Acquabella: Introducing Stelvio.
Inspired by Nature, Created by Acquabella: Introducing Stelvio.

Acquabella brings the mesmerizing beauty of nature into the bathroom with their latest design masterpiece – the Stelvio freestanding tub. Its singular textured surface mimics the intricacy of a sparkling multi-faceted diamond or the natural cuts of a mighty iceberg. The visual effect is... Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2022


MTI CEO Kathy Adams Announces Plans to Retire After Three Decades of Leadership.
MTI CEO Kathy Adams Announces Plans to Retire After Three Decades of Leadership.

MTI is a company founded on a unique corporate culture that is due in large part to the passionate leadership of CEO Kathy Adams. Now, after more than three decades, Kathy has announced her retirement. She will certainly be missed by her MTI family as she has been a significant presence throughout... Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2022


Top Knobs Welcomes the Cranford & Florham Series to the Morris Collection.
Top Knobs Welcomes the Cranford & Florham Series to the Morris Collection.

Blending traditional decorative hardware design with modern detailing, the Cranford and Florham series illustrates the transitional side of the Morris Collection. A beautiful combination of hard and soft elements, the Cranford series stands out for its classic silhouette and ridged bands that... Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2022


Kartners Has Grab Bars to Fit Any Project.
Kartners Has Grab Bars to Fit Any Project.

ADA Compliant Grab Bars are a very important component of a Project Specification. They are a requirement in so many applications – Multi-Family, Hospitality, Corporate and Single-Family for Aging in place. Kartners Grab Bars should be the go-to resource for Designers, Architects and... Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2022


Infinity Drain® Announces New Custom Collection in Smoke Black.
Infinity Drain® Announces New Custom Collection in Smoke Black.

Infinity Drain introduces its first Custom Collection in a stylish matte Smoke Black. Infinity Drain’s Custom Collections represent current trends frequently requested by architects and designers – demonstrating Infinity Drain’s Complete Custom Fabrication capabilities and... Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2022


Berenson Adds New Finishes to Art Tech Collections.
Berenson Adds New Finishes to Art Tech Collections.

Berenson will be adding new finishes to a few of their most popular Art Tech Collections: Fuji, I-Spazio and Lips. Black will be added to all collections, while Soft Gold and their new Charcoal Gray finish will be added to Fuji. The Art Tech Series falls under the R. Christensen by Berenson line... Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2022


DDI System Publishes E-Book: Distributors Discuss The Keys to Their Success.
DDI System Publishes E-Book: Distributors Discuss The Keys to Their Success.

DDI System's Inform ERP Software is purpose-built with the tools successful distributors need to increase customer reach, quickly respond to sales requests, and become a service leader. Fast and personal CRM and counter operations Anytime customer service from your smartphone Superior online... Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2022


Native Trails Expands Its Copper Collection with Polished Finish Offerings.
Native Trails Expands Its Copper Collection with Polished Finish Offerings.

Native Trails is excited to expand its Polished Copper and Polished Nickel finishes to seven select sinks in the Copper Collection. Kitchen and bathroom sinks including Rhapsody,Pinnacle, Cocina 21, Farmhouse 30, Cocina 30, Tatra, and Kohani will all be available in both finishes, adding to the... Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2022


The Marie Collection: Haute Couture Faucets from BARIL.
The Marie Collection: Haute Couture Faucets from BARIL.

On June 1, high end faucet manufacturer BARIL launched a new collection with fashion designer Marie Saint Pierre and it is available today. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of each of their companies, Marie Saint Pierre and Marie-Eve Baril join forces to offer MARIE, a collection of faucets that... Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2022


New Member Spotlight: Meet Krugg.
New Member Spotlight: Meet Krugg.

Fusing classical tradition with contemporary style, Krugg offers high-quality bathroom LED Mirrors & Medicine cabinets. Their core strengths are unparalleled customer service, a passion for quality, and a drive for improvement. With over 40 years combined experience, Krugg focuses on... Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2022