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A Long and Exciting Ride

by Clint Childress | May 21, 2025 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades | 1 Comment

One of the most satisfying and interesting things about working at Draper is the people you meet. And recently one of the most interesting I got to work with decided to call it a day after a long and successful career. Richard Wilson retired after 12 years with Draper...

The Power of Partnership: At the Heart of Draper Inc.

by Joseph Burke | May 14, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building | 0 Comments

At Draper Inc., partnership isn’t just a business buzzword — it’s a part of who we are. It shapes how we work, how we treat people, and how we grow. Over the years, we’ve learned that the best results come when we work together. Whether we’re teaming up with...

Potential Disaster Leads to Hallmark Moment

by Terry Coffey | May 7, 2025 | Draper Updates | 0 Comments

Imagine the scene. You’re at work. It’s been a busy day packing window shade orders for delivery. At some point, you look down at your left hand and realize with horror that the engagement ring is missing! That’s just what happened to Courtney Poindexter, who works in...

Do You Need Plants in Biophilic Architecture? Yes, But There’s More to it Than That.

by Terry Coffey | April 30, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building | 0 Comments

Biophilic design is often associated with buildings that include plants, water, and other natural features as part of the interior and exterior architecture. But biophilic design is more than adding some green plants and the sound of water. In an Arch Daily article...

Draper Improves Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

by Terry Coffey | April 23, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates | 0 Comments

With the recent additions of a new building and a new automated powder coating line, Draper knew our carbon footprint and energy costs were bound to take a big hit. But our years of experience with Lean Manufacturing principles helped us take a positive approach to...

Quick Turnaround, Custom Capabilities Lead to Success

by Terry Coffey | Jan 11, 2023 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Domes Audio Video Environments had a real problem, and time was running out. The Virginia Beach, Virginia, member of the HTSA trade consortium wanted to replace the store’s blackout shades used as demo units. “We had a store event planned in 3 weeks,” said Domes...

New Metal Fabrication Video Highlights Draper Advantages

by Terry Coffey | Jan 4, 2023 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, External Videos, Pro AV Integration, Residential Technology, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

One of the manufacturing trends over recent years, especially in the window shade industry, has been to move production away from domestic facilities. This has mostly been done in the name of cost-cutting and commoditizing shading products. But Draper has done the...

Why 21:9 Format Now? A White Paper from Draper

by Terry Coffey | Dec 28, 2022 | Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Have you been hearing more about a “new” video format recently? Talk about the 21:9 aspect ratio has picked up lately, but the format has been around for a while. Why is it being discussed now? Draper presents a new white paper on the subject, written by Steve Cook,...

New TecVision Video Goes Behind the Scenes

by Terry Coffey | Dec 21, 2022 | Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Combining continuity and flexibility in a line of projection screens may seem like a tough assignment. But it’s those two overarching traits that make the TecVision line of premium surfaces from Draper so special. And they are on full display in a new TecVision video...

Draper Announces Residential Sales Team

by Terry Coffey | Dec 14, 2022 | Draper At Home, Draper Updates, Residential Technology

Draper, Inc., has announced an outside sales team focused solely on residential shading and AV. The residential sales team is part of the company's ongoing effort to prioritize the residential market. Tom Brochard is the new Residential Regional Sales Manager,...

Draper Signs Leading Pro AV Rep Firms

by Terry Coffey | Dec 7, 2022 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration, Projector Lifts, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

Effective January 1st, Draper is expanding its network of independent manufacturer representatives with Mizzen Marketing and Richard Dean Associates being joined by Audio Biz, Excellence Marketing, Farm AV, HWPco, Mainline Marketing, McFadden Sales, and SKMac. As a...

Draper Announces Pro AV Sales Team

by Terry Coffey | Nov 30, 2022 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration

Draper, Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of window shades, projection screens, AV mounts, and architectural gym equipment, has announced the restructuring of its sales team focused solely on the Pro AV market. Kevin C Barlow, CTS-D, has been named Director...

Four Things Installers Will Love about the Updated Scissor Lift

by Terry Coffey | Nov 23, 2022 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Projector Lifts

The Draper Scissor Lift already has a lot of advantages over competitive products. Our patented third scissor keeps the unit more stable; we offer a wide selection of service position drop lengths; and we now offer easy-to-use IR and RF remote control. Recent upgrades...

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