by Jim Hoodlebrink | Jan 14, 2026 | Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology
Replacing an old, deteriorating projection screen that has seen better days isn’t that big a deal. People do it all the time, especially since viewing surface technology and portable screen frame systems have improved drastically. But needing the new screen to create...
by Jim Hoodlebrink | Aug 6, 2025 | Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
Sometimes an idea is so good it keeps coming back. That’s just what happened with the Draper Acrobat – a utility lineset used to suspend AV products including projection screens from the ceiling. A couple of years ago we decided to phase it out and concentrate on...
by Jim Hoodlebrink | Jan 10, 2024 | Screen Technology
Although direct view LED is becoming more common in pro AV installations, projection continues to be popular. In fact, you can find projection performing at peak levels in more spaces than ever. Here are five reasons you can feel confident in peak performance when you...
by Jim Hoodlebrink | Aug 11, 2017 | Draper Updates, Rental & Staging
It’s been a long, busy summer for the rental and staging industry, and it isn’t over yet. Although many kids are back in school, the summer outdoor concert and event season is still going strong, and pretty soon autumn events will hit the schedule. And don’t forget...
by Jim Hoodlebrink | Dec 16, 2016 | Draper Updates, Rental & Staging
We know there’s already a lot going on this time of year, but Draper has one more event to add to the calendar. And this one can save Draper rental and staging dealers some big money. Whether you are wrapping up your 2016 budget or stocking up for the New Year, our...