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Summer with Draper At Home

by Terry Coffey | June 24, 2026 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

What does summer mean to you? To your customers? Chilling on the patio? Enjoying nature’s vibes with the family? Spending quality time with the kids? Perhaps the Gershwins put it best: Summertime, and the living is easy. At least, it should be. But pesky problems like...

Draper Takes You Behind the Scenes Hollywood Style at InfoComm 2026

by Joseph Burke | June 10, 2026 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, AV Structures & Mounts, Foundation AV Structures & Mounts, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

Content and flashy screens may get the big headlines, but in just one week at InfoComm 2026, Draper, Inc., is proving that there is plenty of glamor behind the scenes, and behind the screens! A truly spectacular LED video wall experience starts with the structure...

New Align Bar Solves Uneven Exterior Surfaces

by Terry Coffey | May 27, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Exterior shading continues to grow in popularity as homeowners and businesses like restaurants look to create comfortable outdoor spaces without the cost of new construction. But the power of outdoor shading systems like the FlexShade ZIP and ZIP XL is in their...

New White Paper: Choosing Between Line Voltage and Low Voltage Motorized Shades

by Terry Coffey | May 20, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Commercial buildings are evolving fast, and so are the expectations for comfort, energy performance, and seamless integration of building systems. As more projects incorporate motorized shading, one question consistently rises to the top: Should you design around line...

Portable Projection Just Got a Lot Better — and Easier

by Jim Hoodlebrink | May 7, 2026 | Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

In the world of projection in small meeting rooms, old-fashioned tripod screens are no longer a viable option. However, folding screens can be bulky and difficult for a single person to set up. The new Ultimate Folding Screen Lite from Draper solves both of these...

Custom Venetian Blinds Add Special Touch to Tallest Building West of the Mississippi River

by Terry Coffey | Oct 10, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

The Wilshire Grand Center in downtown Los Angeles has been an attention-getting project from the very beginning. As construction got underway, 21,200 cubic yards of concrete was poured at the site, setting a Guinness World Record for concrete in one continuous pour....

Six Things to Consider when Selecting LED Mounts and Structures

by Terry Coffey | Oct 3, 2019 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration

When you’re planning an LED video wall, choosing the display is only half the battle. You also need to select the right mounting structure to make the installation a complete success. Here are six things to consider when planning for LED mounts and structures. Where...

Conserving Resources with Shades

by Terry Coffey | Sep 26, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment. As in this ArchDaily article, much of the impact is in carbon dioxide emissions and energy use. Here are a few ways we can contribute to your efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of...

Online Tools That Make AV Life Easier

by Terry Coffey | Sep 19, 2019 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration

The life of an AV professional is busy, tiring, and sometimes frustrating. And most people who work in AV love it. That’s the gist of what you can learn by following the Twitter and LinkedIn hashtag #AVisLife. AV pros (or, as they call themselves on Twitter,...

Does Your High School Need a Branding Strategy?

by Terry Coffey | Sep 12, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

In recent years branding has become a major consideration for sports facilities. And it isn’t restricted to facilities that host professional and collegiate events. Even high schools now recognize the importance of branding in facility design and development. A recent...

Draper, Mermet Combine for Window Shade Training Program

by Terry Coffey | Sep 5, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

How do you know which shading solutions to use? What are the latest and most dynamic developments in shade technology? Such questions can be difficult to answer as new technological advances in shading are being made. Those questions and others were answered during a...

Draper Setting New Records

by Terry Coffey | Aug 29, 2019 | Draper Updates

A cyberattack can bring a company to its knees. In many cases, such attacks are responsible for the complete demise of a company. When Draper was hit with a ransomware attack in early July, we discovered what it takes to survive and come out stronger: people. In the...

You’ll Love These New Draper Wall Mounts

by Terry Coffey | Jul 2, 2019 | Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration

Flat panel LCD and LED screens have become ubiquitous in modern life. They play a role in digital signage, wayfinding, entertainment, retail, and many other applications. As part of Draper’s AV mounts and structures initiative we have developed custom solutions for...

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