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Let’s Congratulate Our 40 Under 40 Winners!

by Clint Childress | December 10, 2025 | Draper At Home, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Although Draper is justifiably proud of its reputation for innovation and quality, you’ll often hear us say, “Our biggest strength is our people.” And three of our finest have just received an honor which proves just that. Three of our team members have been named to...

Draper Rebrands AV Mounts & Structures as New Comprehensive Foundation Line

by Grant Wylie | December 4, 2025 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, AV Structures & Mounts, Draper Updates | 0 Comments

Draper, Inc., has announced a rebranding of our AVMS product category to better reflect our increased emphasis on AV structures and our growth in the market. The newly christened Foundation AV Structures & Mounts product line includes standard and custom mounting...

An American Manufacturing Partnership

by Terry Coffey | November 26, 2025 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

It’s an American manufacturing partnership that began with the vision of two men, two local businesses in different states, and … a bicycle. Through the years, their visions grew and thrived, and the story developed into a multi-faceted tale of success and values held...

The New IntelliFlex® I/O DC from Draper: Shade Control Simplified

by Tyson McDonald | November 6, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

A complete Window shade automation system should be elegant, simple, and scalable. That’s the key vision driving the new IntellIFlex® I/O DC low voltage shade control system from Draper. IntelliFlex I/O DC is flexible and expandable to the size and complexity of a...

We’re a Multiple Nominee in the Window Fashion Vision Readers’ Choice Awards!

by Clint Childress | October 29, 2025 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

We’ve been nominated for nine— count ‘em — NINE Window Fashion Vision Readers’ Choice Awards! We're honored to be nominated multiple times in this first edition of the awards. Voting just takes a few minutes, and we’d appreciate your support in the following...

Did You Know-Outdoor Shades 6-Louvers and Tailored Solutions

by Terry Coffey | Dec 27, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Did You Know?, Solar Control & Window Shades

While roller shades provide great protection from glare and the elements, they aren't the only outdoor shading solution. Did You Know Draper also offers nontraditional shading systems, including louvers, for use outdoors? FlexShade® PanelsSkylights, sunrooms, sloped...

ADA Compliance and AV Mounts & Structures

by Terry Coffey | Dec 22, 2021 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Pro AV Integration

One question our AV Mounts & Structures team is frequently asked is about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was enacted in 1992 for the purpose of eliminating discrimination against people with disabilities. Designers ask us how the ADA applies to the...

Did You Know-Outdoor Shades 5-Non-ZIP

by Terry Coffey | Dec 20, 2021 | Did You Know?, Outdoor Living, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

While the FlexShade® ZIP provides great protection from glare, the elements, and insects when used outside, it isn’t the only type of outdoor shading solution. Did You Know Draper also offers other, non-ZIP style roller shades for use outdoors? Exterior Motorized...

5 Reasons to specify the Draper Scissor Lift

by Terry Coffey | Dec 15, 2021 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Projector Lifts, Residential Technology

In multi-functional spaces that are becoming more popular, there is often a need to get the AV equipment out of the room when it isn’t being used. Recessed projection screens and projector lifts play an important role in this design approach. There are several options...

Did You Know-Outdoor Shades 4-FlexShade® ZIP Deep Dive

by Terry Coffey | Dec 13, 2021 | Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades

FlexShade® ZIP brings the comfort and security of the indoors outside. Over the past few weeks this blog series has discussed how the ZIP allows you to expand usable square footage in both living and business areas without costly renovations. In this week’s “Did You...

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...

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