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Elevate Shades Now Available for Commercial Market

by Chuck Raible | April 1, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Commercial clients are asking for shading solutions that deliver clean aesthetics, reliable performance, and long‑term value. For dealers and architects, that means finding products that not only look great on day one but continue performing without creating...

Bringing 2026 Color Trends to Life with Draper At Home

by Terry Coffey | March 25, 2026 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Color forecasters and interior designers seem to agree: homeowners are moving away from cool minimalism and toward nature-inspired palettes that feel grounded, joyful, and familiar. 2026 is a year defined by richer neutrals, dustier jewel tones, earthy greens, and...

Versa Clarion Fixed Screen Delivers Strength, Economy, and Performance

by Jim Hoodlebrink | March 4, 2026 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

There are three things required for fixed screens used in hospitality, education, and other applications: strength, performance, and economy. The new Versa Clarion fixed frame screen from Draper delivers all 3. Strength The Versa Clarion frame is constructed of 1-1/2...

Introducing Elevate, Our Next Gen Cordless Manual Shades!

by Clint Childress | February 4, 2026 | Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

It’s time to take the home manual shading experience to a new level. New Elevate shades from Draper At Home deliver the safety, durability, and performance your clients have been clamoring for. Cordless shades with one-touch operation are an increasingly popular...

Longwood Gardens: A Partnership in Innovation

by Terry Coffey | January 28, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Custom Shading Systems Help Create a Unique Botanical Conservatory Experience. Even a garden filled with plants from hot climates can get overheated in a traditional glass house. Custom Draper shades are an integral part of this modern interpretation of the classic...

Draper Named 2014 401(K) Plan Sponsor of the Year

by John Pidgeon | Mar 17, 2014 | From the President's Desk

Each year the editors of PLANSPONSOR magazine recognize employers who demonstrate leadership in providing exemplary 401(K) plans for their employees. PLANSPONSOR is distributed nationwide to all employers who sponsor 401(K) plans. Draper was named the winner in the...

Draper Scissor Lifts Newly UL listed

by Amy Madden | Feb 26, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

What is UL Listing and why does it matter? That’s a loaded question. UL (Underwriters Laboratory) states that “UL Listing means that UL has tested representative samples of the product and determined that it meets UL’s requirements. These requirements are based...

Draper Introduces TecVision Engineered Screen Technology

by Terry Coffey | Feb 4, 2014 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

For the past few weeks, Draper has been building up to a big announcement. We’ve dropped hints, shown glimpses, and provided a few scant clues about it. Certain members of our staff have even been threatened with possible bodily harm. Today, finally, is the big day!...

Desperately Seeking TecVision

by Terry Coffey | Jan 30, 2014 | Home Theatre, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

The word was out in the halls of Draper. A big announcement was coming. An announcement that would be made at the Integrated Systems Europe trade show, February 4-6 in Amsterdam. Even though I’m a short-timer here at Draper—15 years come July—I know that prying...

Draper: The Healthiest Workplace in America!

by John Pidgeon | Jan 16, 2014 | From the President's Desk

I think it's always a good day to work at Draper. But today is a banner day. Draper, Inc. has been named the healthiest workplace in the United States for 2014. Draper tops a list of 100 companies honored by Healthiest Employers LLC, a national organization dedicated...

Randy Clapp Retires

by Draper, Inc. | Jan 8, 2014 | From the President's Desk

Randy Clapp retired January 2, 2014, ending a career at Draper that spanned 39 years and 4 months. Randy joined us in September 1974 and was involved in window shade production his entire career. In 1981 he began to run the “mill room,” which supplied spring rollers...

Art Center Gets New Website

by John Pidgeon | Dec 30, 2013 | From the President's Desk

Our web designer, Gini Deaton, is one of several Draper employees who enjoy the visual arts. Here's her story. We're happy to have a fine art association in our community! I just discovered that New Castle, Indiana has an Art Center! I don't know how I managed to live...

Elf Solves Glare Problem with Draper Products

by Draper, Inc. | Dec 19, 2013 | From the President's Desk, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Terry Coffey writes our technical documents, press releases, a personal blog, and even has a book on Amazon. But we didn't know he recently got a peek inside Santa's workshop! Here's what he learned: Nova Sugarplum was an elf with a problem. January 13, 2013, the...

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