by John Pidgeon | Dec 12, 2013 | From the President's Desk
Some of my fondest memories from my teenage years and young adulthood are of this company and the close knit group of people who worked here. We were small then – fewer than 40 people – and not very automated. Summers in both the plant and the office were long and...
by John Pidgeon | Dec 10, 2013 | From the President's Desk, Gym Equipment
Colby is a 10-year-old boy from Rural Retreat, VA who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. In 2009 his headaches and migraines led to the discovery. Luckily, the tumor has been confirmed as benign. He will start having radiation treatments when he is 14. Colby loves...
by John Pidgeon | Dec 3, 2013 | Draper Updates, From the President's Desk
On November 25 we were informed by the Indiana Department of Labor that Draper has been granted INSHARP certification for a period of three years. INSHARP stands for Indiana Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program. It recognizes Indiana companies that...
by John Pidgeon | Nov 21, 2013 | From the President's Desk
Randy Reece, Regional Sales Manager in California had a proud father moment recently. His son, Trent, was recognized as one of 14 “incredibly impressive” students at West Point. An article in Business Insider talks about how hard it is to just apply and...
by John Pidgeon | Nov 19, 2013 | From the President's Desk
Spiceland lost one of its favorite citizens last Saturday. David Moffitt passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Henry County Hospital. David was born 52 years ago with Downs Syndrome and a host of physical disabilities. As a child and a young man he endured...