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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....

Live: Gym Controls and Planning with Neal Turner

by Terry Coffey | Apr 30, 2021 | Gym Equipment

We regret that, due to unforeseen circumstances, our "Engineering Value" livestream scheduled for May 3 at 3 p.m. Eastern has been postponed. We are working on scheduling a new date and time, and will make that information available as soon as possible. When we are...

Early Gym Planning Addresses Challenges

by Terry Coffey | Apr 28, 2021 | Gym Equipment

Architects and general contractors know at the very beginning of a project if it will include a gymnasium. And yet quite often equipment manufacturers are not consulted until the design is completed and put out for bid. This disconnect can lead to inadequate...

New Videos Explain Key IntelliFlex® I/O Components

by Terry Coffey | Apr 21, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

Are you new to our award-winning shade control and automation system, IntelliFlex® I/O? This complete control solution for motorized shades is flexible and expandable to the size and complexity of a project. I/O uses networked intelligent motors and provides...

Size Matters in Displays

by Terry Coffey | Apr 14, 2021 | Digital Signage, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Residential Technology, Screen Technology

“Flat panels are great but if you need a display that is designed to provide a variable image over 98” (the current limitations of a flat panel) then projection is an affordable alternative to the more expensive dvLED.” Those are the wise words of Alan C. Brawn, CTS,...

AIA Courses Focus on Planning Gym Control Systems

by Terry Coffey | Apr 7, 2021 | Gym Equipment

As more gymnasiums are being turned into multi-use and multi-sport facilities, the more important it becomes to use ceiling-suspended equipment that folds up and out of the way. And that, in turn, places more importance of the role of the control system. The...

Foam Shortage Hits U.S. Manufacturing

by Terry Coffey | Mar 25, 2021 | Gym Equipment

In late January, we reported that an international steel shortage was beginning to impact production at Draper and other U.S. companies. Although there is still uncertainty about global steel demand exceeding supply, we believe the worst is behind us and we have...

Pre-Planning with Draper Improves Function and Safety

by Terry Coffey | Mar 24, 2021 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

The construction of a 100,000 square foot athletics, recreation, wellness and health science complex at Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania, was in serious danger of suffering project delays due to gym safety concerns. Could the gym control system help? The...

The Joy of Printing

by Terry Coffey | Mar 17, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Window shades are one of the most versatile and multi-functional products to be found, whether in the commercial or residential markets. They combine art and beauty with scientific performance for a unique solution to many different needs. One of the fastest growing...

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