How to Find The Right Decorative Plumbing Fixture Partner
We LOVE helping American plumbing supply businesses like yours create an awesome, high-performing category from decorative plumbing fixtures. Why? Because we have over three decades of plumbing industry experience as a US family-owned company.
That’s why we’ve compiled this quick read guide that outlines the support your retail business should expect from an ambitious, innovative decorative plumbing fixture supplier. Read on to discover our Retail Support Checklist…
Decorative Plumbing Fixtures: Success Starts Here
Check for practical help to increase sales
Questions to ask:
- Is a product display unit supplied and will it turn heads?
- Is staff training offered?
- Will the supplier be excited to collaborate on marketing?
A tip from our specialists: Combine impactful showroom ‘wow’ factors with colleague product knowledge in your team to make decorative plumbing fixtures a success for your business. In short: look for a supplier who’ll help make this happen.
Ask about speed of fulfilment and support
Questions to ask:
- Where is the supplier’s inventory held and in how much quantity?
- How long does fulfilment take?
- Is there a fee for this?
A tip from our specialists: Accessing the right products fast is a no-brainer for a decorative plumbing fixtures category. The assurance of a supply chain you can count on without the risk of product delays is a minimum standard to expect.
Look for heritage
Question to ask:
Is the fixture manufacturer just a brand or is it an established business with a proven history in the US plumbing industry? Customers love to know their fixtures have been crafted by experts.
A tip from our specialists: The heritage behind a quality fixture is a great talking point to help customers know how much US plumbing industry know-how is behind a product. It helps turn it into a fixture they’ll want to give pride of place in their home.
What does quality assurance look like?
Questions to ask:
- Where have the fixtures been made?
- Where are they assembled and inspected?
- Is it a US company or are the fixtures from a distributor of an overseas brand?
A tip from our specialists: It should be simple to trace a product from factory to assembly and testing for your customer. For example, our decorative plumbing fixtures are produced by trusted specialists in Italy, Romania, India, Taiwan, and USA then assembled and tested in Omaha. We’re proud of the combination of quality and affordability this creates.
Demand a passion for design
Questions to ask:
- Is the product range purely functional or will it inspire customers to create an amazing space?
- Will the fixture become a treasured possession for the end user?
- Is the supplier a pacesetter or a producer of cautious designs?
A tip from our specialists: Awesome spaces, in any project, will always have amazing attention to detail! A fixture with a visually striking look and engagingly tactile feel will be the showpiece in a project for your customers. Expect this from your supplier.
Find out how your customers will be supported
Questions to ask:
- Where can your customers find help?
- How simple are the support and project inspiration resources to use?
A tip from our specialists: You’ll want to know that you, and your team, can find expert help and fast. But customers also love the assurance of simple, powerful support to make the right choice for their project. Assess what this looks like to understand how your customers will engage with the fixture brand.
Because many decorative plumbing fixtures are desire products and make a massive difference to a final space, demand a specialist partner with the practical support and product range to amaze customers as well as help the success of your decorative plumbing fixture category.
Why Artos? We’re Proud to Be Different
Of course, as a business at the heart of the US plumbing industry we always want to practise what we preach!
That’s why these are the standards we set for ourselves…
✓ Supported retailers: Our famous display unit, seen in over 250 showrooms across America, and ‘need help? Just ask!’ ethos both mean we believe in being in a retailer’s corner every time
✓ We hate delays: A substantial inventory in Omaha with free shipping means the fixtures our partners need, when they’re needed
✓ Proud of our heritage: We’re a multi-generational US family business with over 35 years spent serving the plumbing industry
✓ US quality assurance, every time: Our products are assembled and tested in Omaha to make sure every single fixture looks stunning, feels great to use and works beautifully
✓ We’re design innovators: Our in-house craftspeople live to set new trends while keeping one eye on affordability to make stunning fixtures accessible for everyone
✓ We make fixtures simple: The popular Artos Shower Set Selector, online resources and even free project advice can be used by any retailer, fitter or end-user for the ultimate in support before, during and after a fixture is installed
Further information about every Artos product can be found online quickly and easily…
- Faucets: Including kitchen faucets, single hole lav faucets, touch-free sensor faucets and more
- Shower/ tub fixtures: Such as shower headstub fillers and body jets
- Towel dryers: Featuring a range of Collections from the affordable but stylish Ryton Collection to the exciting and contemporary Lioni Collection plus mounting essentials
- Accessories: We’re trusted for high-quality products like towel rings and towel bars
- You can also explore our fixtures by Collection and view our solid brass products in the navigation section of our website
Our highly-recommended, useful insights blogs include essentials such as improving the longevity of a faucet, our shower trim terminology guide and help to choose bathroom fixtures.
Plus! Looking for inspiration? The Artos image gallery, video guide library and latest price book resources mean the resources are always available to bring the concept for a stunning space to life.
Let’s make bathroom fixtures work harder for your business! To drive more success for your decorative plumbing fixture category happen in 2022, simply contact an Artos specialist to find out how we can help.