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A Long and Exciting Ride

by Clint Childress | May 21, 2025 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

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...

Top Interior Home Design Trends for 2025

by Clint Childress | Mar 5, 2025 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

The world of interior design is always buzzing with fresh ideas and innovative trends. Whether you're planning a complete home makeover or just looking to update a few elements, these trends will inspire you to create a space that's both stylish and functional. Let's...

Sustainable Window Shades: A Step Towards a Greener Future

by Clint Childress | Feb 26, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades

In today's eco-conscious world, making sustainable choices for our homes is more important than ever. One often-overlooked aspect of creating a greener living space is our window treatments. Draper is committed to offering sustainable fabric options that align with...

Expect More Convenience with Empower

by Clint Childress | Feb 19, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades

It’s hard to beat the convenience of motorized window shades. But often, budget restrictions mean settling for manually operated shades – typically clutch shades. Now it’s time for an upgrade, though, and there’s no way to retrofit motorized shades into the building...

Draper Announces Mid-Atlantic USA Architectural Specifications Manager

by Pat Herron | Feb 12, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates

Draper has announced a new Architectural Specifications Manager for the Mid-Atlantic USA territory. Brandi Hovermale will focus on helping architects in District of Colombia, Maryland, Kentucky and Virginia solve challenges through the incorporation of Draper...

Embrace the Hottest Color Trends of 2025

by Clint Childress | Jan 29, 2025 | Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades

The 2025 Color of the Year announcements are in, and the world of interior design is abuzz with inspiration. Each year, companies like Pantone and leading paint manufacturers unveil their picks for the colors that will shape everything from fashion to home décor....

New ASTM Standard is Slam Dunk for Gym Safety

by Neal Turner | Jan 22, 2025 | Gym Equipment

Safety in the gym has always been our top priority at Draper. That’s why we participated in the development of a new ASTM standard that provides direction to users, specifiers, and manufacturers of basketball backstops for installation in public venues. ASTM F3731 –...

Draper Adds New Pro AV Rep Firm in Northeast United States

by Terry Coffey | Jan 15, 2025 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration

Introducing Our Pro AV Rep Firm: UC Technology Partners. UC Technology Partners (UCTP) now represents Draper Pro AV products throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Northern New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont.UCTP was recently founded...

Solid – A Strong foundation

by Terry Coffey | Jan 7, 2025 | Core Values, Draper Updates

By Dick Estelle, Director of Manufacturing By the time this blog is published, I will be retired. I began my career at Draper on May 26, 1981 (43 years ago). As I reflect on those early days and think about the owners – Luther Pidgeon, John Pidgeon, and Mike Broome –...

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