, Here's Your Connections Issue for May 8, 2020

MAY 8, 2020

Council of Fellows' Scholarship Open for Applications.

2020 Council of Fellows' Scholarship nominees are now able to submit their applications through our brand new website ! Established in 2008 by the DPHA Council of Fellows, the Scholarship Foundation honors the memory of all industry leaders and is presented at the DPHA Annual Conference held each fall. The Scholarship Fund is a monetary award to further the college , trade school or other postgraduate education of a child or grandchild of any individual working at a Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association member business. Application deadline is July 31, 2020.

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DPHA Members' Blog - May 8, 2020.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SHOWROOM

Chances are, after being confined to your home for the last two months you have discovered a bathroom in your home that you would like to change, update or convert into a health and wellness center. The easiest and most stress-free way to accomplish your goal is to rely on a professional showroom like (insert company name) , and here’s why...

Sales Tips and Industry Thoughts

The Top 10 Metrics That Matter Most For Your Business In Today’s Economy: Thoughts from Marketing Committee Member John Gosselin.

In today’s data-driven economy, marketers and entrepreneurs alike are constantly trying to capture and decipher data to understand their target audience’s behavior, determine buying patterns, and maximize marketing ROI.

Many experts claim that marketers and entrepreneurs should be tracking many different metrics and KPIs, resulting in an overwhelming list. However, we are willing to bet that most of the metrics on your list are vanity metrics and won’t REALLY provide your business much insight or value...

Google Offers Free Listing on Google Shopping.

Google is offering free listings to all U.S. retailers to help them adapt to the challenges of the current e-commerce-focused market. With this change, brands will receive free exposure to the millions of people who use Google Shopping—for shoppers, it means more product options from more stores.

Google Shopping has been an integral part of the company’s search engine for nearly two decades (it was initially named Froogle). In that time, it’s grown as an alternative to e-commerce giants like Amazon or the websites of traditional retailers like Best Buy and Walmart by letting retailers list their direct website links and allowing customers to comparison shop while searching for products.

Member News

BLANCO Offers Food Safe Solutions that More Easily Maintain Hygiene in the Kitchen.

Kitchen sinks and faucets are on the front lines of keeping a home clean and safe – used continuously for food preparation, hand and dish washing. Food safe and easy-to-clean surfaces that reduce bacterial growth as well as hands free solutions for faucets will help future-proof kitchen design by adding features that enhance wellness while still looking contemporary as well as beautiful.

BLANCO’s patented SILGRANIT kitchen sink material has benefited from over 35 years of manufacturing and continuous development. BLANCO’s proprietary Hygienic Plus surface acts...

Hansgrohe Honors All Medical Personnel, First Responders and Active Military Members.

Hansgrohe wants to thank all first responders for being on the frontlines and keeping our communities healthy and safe. After they’ve worked so hard, it's time to wash the day away.

To show their heartfelt gratitude for the dedication and bravery in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hansgrohe will be offering an additional 25% discount off the standard net price to the supplier for qualified participants to the local heroes in the United States. They will also waive drop-ship fees and include Free Freight Allowance. The discount can be used for AXOR and hansgrohe products. To learn more, reach out to your local Hansgrohe rep.

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Stone Forest Continues to Expand Award Winning Elemental Collection.

Elemental is a unique, modular concept that allows you to combine integral stone sinks, wood drawers, and steel, wood or stone shelving in unlimited combinations. Brass legs with knurled fittings support the components and are available in aged brass, polished nickel and matte black. Custom brass finishes are now available, including polished chrome and gunmetal.

Impressive double basin Elemental sinks

combine with ample storage options for the master bath. Double Basin Ventus (pictured above)

or Double Basin Terra Bath Sinks. Both available in Carrara Marble and Antique Gray Limestone. Limitless configurations. Custom order only.

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Amerock's New Separa Collection Raises the Bar on Sleek Elegance.

The intrinsic beauty of simple forms is realized in Separa. The collection boasts thoughtfully tailored lines and an architectural profile that resonates with elegant visual impact.

Available in three pull sizes up to 12-5/8in (321mm) overall length, Separa is offered in three finishes: Polished Chrome, Silver Champagne and Black Brushed Nickel. Pulling from emerging trends in home décor, these finishes are designed to coordinate with those at the forefront of lighting, plumbing, and appliance design.

Separa is one of four new collections in Amerock’s launch of European-inspired contemporary designs.

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Kymberly B Weiner

Director of Marketing & Sales

Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association (DPHA)

504.475.8111