Items Tagged with 'decorative plumbing'

Battersby Danielson Azbell (BDA) in Westfield, Indiana, is a unique firm in the PHCP-PVF industry, as CEO Bob Danielson, Kelsey Richter's father, did not want it to be a family business. Richter, who worked at a Marriott front desk, spent months trying to get a job at BDA after being approached by Showroom Manager Sue Hayes.

Winsupply, based in Dayton, Ohio, has been a leader in PHCP-PVF distribution since 1956, offering entrepreneurs opportunities for ownership supported by a strong network. With over 170 decorative plumbing showrooms nationwide, the company’s culture emphasizes local ownership and personal investment, fostering a strong commitment to reputation and community values.

With all brass construction, the ten-sided Decorative Deca Trap is patent-pending and coordinates with JACLO’s Astor and Westfield collections, along with the new hex styles. 

Building on an exciting year and laying the groundwork for continued success, AD members and supplier partners maximized their time together at the 2024 AD Decorative Brands Division Annual Meeting, which ran from May 6-8.

Let’s explore how to reach outside your business’s walls and spread your brand’s story all over your market’s designer showroom world.

An independent-minded entrepreneur, Kohler’s six decades of leadership were integral to Kohler’s growth and success, helping to shape the “Bold Look of Kohler” into what it is today.

Supply House Times caught up with Chris Oatey, director of brand marketing at Oatey Co., about the company's newly launched decorative innovation, L. R. Brands. 

Defining product market fit is not an easy task for a stand-alone decorative plumbing showroom. It's especially complicated for showrooms that are a part of a multi-product brand that may supply PVF targeting plumbers, HVAC targeting builders or any of the many building products with re-distribution models.

HamatUSA's newest faucet line is sleek and sophisticated with detailing that lends a decidedly modern flair, the company notes. The faucets feature linear spouts and are completely constructed from premium 316 stain-less steel and then finished with a unique mix of polishing and brushing techniques. The collection features single- and dual-handle faucet designs with optional side sprayers and spout projections nearly 12” tall. The series also offers a more compact version intended for bar spaces that stands just over 8”.

LPG announced growth of over 38% for 2021, establishing a record during one of the most challenging years in the industry. To compliment this promising growth, the organization has added new executive team members and is slated to add new vendor partners in early 2022.