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A Long and Exciting Ride

by Clint Childress | May 21, 2025 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades | 1 Comment

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...

Video Wallapalooza: A Must-See Experience!

by Terry Coffey | Sep 11, 2018 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates

To really get a feel for videowall technology you need to experience it in person. This also goes for mounting and trim solutions for those videowalls. That’s why Draper is joining Leyard® and Planar as a sponsor of the 2018 Video Wallapalaooza Roadshow Across...

Architectural Podcasts You Should Follow

by Terry Coffey | Sep 7, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates

How do you stay up to date on trends, news, and best practices in the architectural community? Consider podcasts. Portable and easy to listen to in the office, car, or at home, well-done podcasts drill deeply into niche topics. Here are seven architectural podcasts...

Join Us This Week at CEDIA 2018!

by Terry Coffey | Sep 4, 2018 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

This week the home technology community comes together in San Diego for the CEDIA EXPO. The annual show encompasses the best in smart home technology, including AV, security, lighting, and consumer electronics. The power of TecVision. Draper’s focus this week will be...

Draper’s Floating Projection Screen

by Terry Coffey | Aug 31, 2018 | Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Suspending a projection screen from a very high ceiling can have its drawbacks. Accomplishing a long drop from a high ceiling typically involves adding additional fabric, called “extra drop,” at the top of the viewing surface. A lot of extra drop above the image can...

Lean-Draper’s (Not So) Secret Innovation Weapon

by Terry Coffey | Aug 28, 2018 | Draper Updates

Creating innovative solutions starts with company culture. If a manufacturer can’t look at itself and find new ways to improve and perform, how can it be expected to solve customers’ problems in a timely and cost-effective manner? Draper’s continuous improvement...

The Draper New Dealer Guide

by Terry Coffey | Aug 24, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Over the past few years, the window shade industry has undergone substantial growth. Because of this, and shade market factors, Draper has added quite a few new dealers. Working with a new manufacturer can be a bit of a hassle, especially when it comes to specialty...

Ensuring Practice Cage Safety

by Terry Coffey | Aug 17, 2018 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

A packed gymnasium can be a fun but dangerous place. Any time there are multiple sports being practiced, there is the possibility of injury from balls coming from another area of the gym. Multiple-use sports, cages are a great solution for guaranteeing the safety of...

Get the Most Out of Your Shades—Go Early!

by Terry Coffey | Aug 14, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Too often, one thing gets overlooked in the beginning stages of the design process: window shades. To get the most out of shades, don’t wait until the end of the design process to think about them. Instead, consider them early on, when windows, curtain wall, and HVAC...

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