My First Press Conference
In my own mind, there were a hundred members of the press hanging on every word we said. In reality, there were maybe 15 people there...and who really knows what they heard. It was my first shot at a press conference. I complained beforehand, but I had fun. If you...
read moreScreen Surface Development: Video
In January 2011, I was asked by Draper ownership to accept new responsibility for Projection Screen Fabric Development. At that time, Draper had approximately 14 projection screen fabric offerings available, and there was a gap between what we offered and what the...
read moreDraper wins SCN Award for Most Innovative Projection Screen
Last fall we redesigned our tab-tensioning system and completely revolutionized the product line. We were recognized for our innovation at InfoComm this year by System Contractor News. We celebrated 110 years of innovation at InfoComm this year, so the award was the...
read more19th InfoComm and Counting
It was a fun week at InfoComm this year--my 19th year to attend the show. With so many new Draper products, there was always something to talk about. For our portable screens the new hit is our brand new folding screen cases. We updated our two largest cases. Now they...
read moreInfoComm 2012 Wrap Up
Draper celebrated its 110th year in business at InfoComm this year with a contest. We asked visitors to guess the total years experience working the show and the winner would get an iPad and smart cover! The lucky winner, Don Bailey from Tech Design Resources in...
read moreWill We See You at InfoComm?
It's been really quiet around here. A lot of parents get nervous when it's quiet...something must be going on! What are those kids up to? At Draper, we are definitely up to something! InfoComm is happening next week in Las Vegas. We hope you're coming, and that you'll...
read moreDraper Employees Walking to Hawaii
Draper has one of the best employee wellness programs in the State of Indiana. At last month’s Annual Employee Meeting Mike Broome reported that since we began our wellness program three years ago 40 Draper employees have quit smoking and our Weight Watchers...
read moreWall Pads – Where are they needed?
The quick answer to the question of where wall pads are needed is everywhere in a gym or recreation area. I am sure at this point everyone is thinking that is a very self-serving answer from a wall pad manufacturer, but I think if you read on, you will see why my...
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