Announcing 2020 Product of the Year Award Winners! |
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DPHA saw many changes this year, including the move of our annual conference to a virtual platform. Last week's inaugural DPHA CONNECT was a huge success! With 45 exhibitors, over 300 attendees, and a packed day of engaging sessions, DPHA members were able to connect in a brand new way. The Awards Presentation was the perfect showcase of the best DPHA has to offer in products and professionalism! This special issue of Connections features all of our 2020 Product of the Year Winners! Click on the product images to learn more about each product. Next week will feature our Professional Award winners, so stay tuned!
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A special note of thanks to our esteemed judges panel who gave their time and effort to make these very tough decisions for DPHA:
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PLUMBING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR - FIXTURE |
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NATIVE TRAILS: AMALFI
The use of Murano glass for Amalfi is a new material for Native Trails and exemplifies the brand’s commitment to championing age-old artisan traditions by creating products for the modern world. Master Italian artisans create stunning patterns with molten glass, expertly shaping it into sinks designed for today’s contemporary home – opening up new markets for these artisans while bringing an entirely new type of product to the luxury bath marketplace.
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Hydro Systems: Alamo
The modern design and ever changing features of the tub aided in winning the 2020 ADEX Design Journal Award for Design Excellence. The endless customization possibilities allow the Alamo to adapt to any person's desires. The ability of consumers to select different sizes is one of the most attractive features.
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PLUMBING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR - WATER DELIVERY |
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AXOR: EDGE
AXOR Edge Collection is a masterpiece comprised of several cube-like structures with ultra precise lines, unique grooves, and textures. The design is created using diamonds to create a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for the bathroom. The Collection comes in chrome and five AXOR PVD FinishPlus finishes. Finishes such as polished black chrome and polished red gold are highly scratch-resistant and long-lasting.
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Gessi: Hi-Fi
Gessi has created a product to “play” with the water and search for its rhythm with a thermostatic shower mixer that has the look and feel of a 1990s stereo system. The Hi-Fi thermostatic mixers go way beyond mere aesthetics, They offer high-fidelity technology for water delivery, studied ergonomics and functional perfection.
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FURNITURE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR |
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LACAVA: NEWTERRA
Newterra features natural and renewable materials in a rustic design. The vanity base is made of solid wood with an aged wood finish, and comes in both 30- and 36-inch widths. The concrete slab vanity top can be customized with an integrated sink or a vessel sink in round, oval or rectangular shapes.
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Furniture from Georgian and Victorian periods (1714-1901) was designed with protective metal details to make it more portable for military campaigns, and was the inspiration for Campaign. Adding metal trim to a contemporary wall-mounted design creates a modern industrial twist. Adding Campaign inlays to a traditional design results in a completely new take on traditional design. Authentic, solid brass inlays in several trim varieties can be added to any of Furniture Guild's 50 different designs. The inlay and coordinating hardware are available in eight different metal finishes and can be mixed and matched to create a multitude of combinations.
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ACCESSORY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR |
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INFINITY DRAIN: UNIVERSAL
Infinity Drain® continues to simplify barrier free bathroom design with its new Universal Infinity Drain® linear drain that is compatible with most types of waterproofing methods. The convenient Universal kit
features a pitched channel with a clamping collar and the choice of a tile insert frame or squares pattern grate. Designed to adhere to both traditional and modern waterproofing techniques, the Universal Infinity Drain®'s Universal channel allows traditional membranes like vinyl or Chloraloy to be mechanically fastened to the drain channel. Alternatively, modern installation methods that incorporate a bonded
waterproofing method like liquid membrane or fabric sheet will adhere to the 1-inch channel flange.
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Kartners: Berlin Tub Caddy
The Berlin tub caddy offers customers a design-forward modern contemporary option. The Berlin's contemporary design blends perfectly with a modern tub and offers customers a way to complete their modern bathroom spa experience. Most tub caddies are more traditional in look and are manufactured using either plastic or wood. The Berlin tub caddy features all brass construction and is a modern accessory designed for high end spaces.
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DOOR HARDWARE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR |
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ACCURATE LOCK & HARDWARE: SMARTENTRY
One of the first smartphone-operated mortise locks, the SmartEntry combines Accurate's mechanical expertise with industry leading technology. The battery-powered smartlock features keyless local entry via Bluetooth or remote access via an ethernet bridge connection, both of which are controlled by a proprietary app for ease and convenience. SmartEntry provides users with keyless entry from virtually anywhere anywhere in the world. Keeping design top of mind, SmartEntry by Accurate is fully customizable to be paired with
virtually any style of architectural trim and has no exposed electronics. All components are hidden inside the mortise pocket.
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Frank Allart: Starburst Plates
The Starburst door plate designs are truly unique for door and escutcheon plates and pocket door flush pulls. The CNC programming skills needed to create Starburst's complex forms are impressive. The design matches the successful Starburst doorknob that was introduced in 2018.
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CABINET HARDWARE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR |
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COLONIAL BRONZE: CUSALUS E SERIES
Until the CuSalus E series product was released, the only EPA approved antimicrobial copper alloy was a cupronickel alloy that is 90% copper and 10% nickel. It created cabinet hardware products with a soft rose silver color that is very difficult to coordinate with today's finish offering and is not a color that the design market found attractive. Additionally, the cupronickel alloy is brittle and difficult to mold into popular styles. With the EPA approval of additional antimicrobial copper alloys, EPA-registered manufacturers, such as Colonial Bronze, now could offer a true brass color in many design shapes. CuSalus initial E series offerings consists of 80 attractive designs in two finishes - polished and a softly tumbled finish named Velour. The new CuSalus E series offers designs and colors that designers and homeowners find attractive while delivering the health benefits of killing 99.9% of bacteria in 2 hours. Colonial Bronze's new CuSalus E-series product line is a one-of-a-kind product offering in today's cabinet hardware market.
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Amerock: Esquire Decorative Hook
Function meets beauty with Amerock's new Esquire decorative hook. Bringing a much-needed stylistic approach to alternate spaces such as hallways, closets, laundry rooms and beyond, the Esquire decorative hook makes the best use of the space while also providing a cohesive look and feel that extends beyond kitchen and bath.
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TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR |
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THERMASOL: THERMATOUCH 10" SHOWER KIT
The ThermaTouch 10" LCD Smart Shower Kit allows the user to create the perfect shower/steam experience by controlling shower functions, steam functions, chromatherapy, music, apps, and videos from a single wall control. The ThermaTouch control is slim in design so that it will fit with any modern shower design. It is like having an iPad inside your shower to control everything.
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LACAVA: Zoom EX22
The new social environment has created a new perspective at how we live and interact with objects used in daily activities. The Zoom EX22 is touchless and automated fixtures for on-demand water delivery are right for the times. Electronic faucets and soap dispensers offer the most convenience and touch-free safety from spreading undesirable pathogens. Touchless features save water and promote environmental consciousness. The product design
manifested in the flattened curve of the spout responds to a modern aesthetic with clean lines.
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Kymberly B Glazer
director of marketing & sales
Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association (DPHA)
504.475.8111
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