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Draper Gym Solutions on Show in Athletic Business Architectural Showcase

by Neal Turner | July 30, 2025 | Gym Equipment | 0 Comments

One of the highlights of each year for our gym equipment group is seeing the fruits of our labor in the annual Athletic Business Architectural Showcase. While we don’t get to see the final outcome of the vast majority of our gym equipment projects, it’s enjoyable and...

Power Up Your Shade Sales Game

by Terry Coffey | July 21, 2025 | Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades | 12 Comments

This week we’re powering up your competitive advantage with a special week launching more tools to help you get more sales! This special “Power Up” week features exciting, next-level window shade upgrades to some of our most popular motorized shade models, including...

New Draper-Designed Chain Tensioner for Clutch Shades

by Terry Coffey | July 16, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Part of our overall Strategy as a company is to keep finding ways to get better: “We draw from deep expertise to continuously improve and hold ourselves to a standard of excellence.” An excellent example of that strategy hits the streets in the next few days in the...

Dream Big, Build Bigger!

by Terry Coffey | July 9, 2025 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration | 0 Comments

That’s the message we took to InfoComm 2025 in Orlando and based on feedback from the show that message was delivered loud and clear! In order to focus attention on AV Mounts and Structures, this was the first time our InfoComm booth did not include projection...

Branching Out, Remaining Rooted: An American Manufacturing Story

by Terry Coffey | July 2, 2025 | Draper Updates | 0 Comments

It’s an American manufacturing story that begins with one man’s vision, a small local business, and a bicycle. Through the years, that vision grew and thrived, and the story developed into a multi-faceted tale of success and values held in the face of changing times....

Draper At Home Has These 2022 Hot Home Trends Covered

by Terry Coffey | Dec 8, 2021 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Are you making plans for a change in your home decorating next year? Or moving into a new space that needs upgrading? Several hot home trends for 2022 involve the health, safety, and comfort level of your home. Here are a few of the hot home trends for 2022, and how...

Did You Know-Outdoor Shades 3-ZIP Tech in the Wild

by Terry Coffey | Dec 6, 2021 | Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades

Every day we’re seeing more uses for outdoor shading systems, especially the FlexShade® ZIP. The ZIP technology used on these shades keeps the fabric secure. A zipper detail is heat welded to the fabric and runs through a side channel on each side of the shade to keep...

Did You Know-Outdoor Shades 2-Why Wind Tunnel Testing?

by Terry Coffey | Nov 29, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

The Draper® FlexShade® ZIP is often used to protect outdoor spaces from sun, heat, wind, and insects. Because the ZIP is used in some especially windy areas, Draper wanted to see how much wind it could withstand. The only question was: how? Did you know Draper the...

New Draper At Home Videos Will Inspire You

by Terry Coffey | Nov 24, 2021 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Are you looking to spruce up your home and enjoy the benefits of smart home technology? Draper At Home motorized shades have a wide variety of fabric, color, motor, and control options available to create the perfect fit for your home. Here are a few ideas on using...

Did You Know-What is a ZIP shade?

by Terry Coffey | Nov 22, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Did You Know?, Solar Control & Window Shades

Comfortable outdoor spaces are more important than ever. Ove the past couple of years useable outdoor spots have popped up in residential, restaurant, healthcare, educational, and other settings. Outdoor shades enhance these spaces by providing protection from the...

Catastrophically Wounded Veteran Receives Mobility Chair Thanks to You!

by Terry Coffey | Nov 17, 2021 | Draper Updates

United States Army Corporal Sue Downes was serving with a military police unit in Logar province, Afghanistan, when tragedy struck. Her vehicle struck a roadside bomb. Downes was awarded a Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, the Army Achievement Medal and the Combat...

Preserving the Essence of the Wolf Trap Experience

by Terry Coffey | Nov 10, 2021 | Solar Control & Window Shades

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is unique in the American park system. It is the only national park whose main mission is the presentation of the performing arts. Every May through September, the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts hosts...

Did You Know? CEDIA Tech Summits are Back!

by Terry Coffey | Nov 8, 2021 | Did You Know?, Pro AV Integration, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Draper@Home window shades are powered by Somfy to elevate the comfort of your smart home. The collection was a big hit when we introduced it at the CEDIA Expo in September, despite the lower show attendance due to COVID-19. If you didn’t make it to Indianapolis,...

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