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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...

UpLift your Manual Shade Experience with the Latest from Draper At Home

by Clint Childress | April 16, 2025 | Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Motorized and battery powered window shades are a great solution for glare control and privacy. But for some windows, motorization doesn’t make sense. Windows that are too narrow for motors, or located where they are seldom used, are better suited for manual shades....

If You Liked our Projection Planner, Wait Until You See 2.0!

by Terry Coffey | Jun 29, 2018 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Doing projection right means taking into consideration onsite conditions. Light levels, room shape and size, and projector are just some of the variables to consider when focusing in on the right screen solution. Draper’s Projection Planner has always provided the...

Lesser-Known Uses for Window Shades

by Terry Coffey | Jun 26, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Window shades reduce glare, solar heat gain, even light pollution. But shades are much more flexible than you might realize. Here are some alternative uses of shades that have nothing to do with solar control. Cover service windows Museums, sports facilities, and...

Amy Madden Says Goodbye

by Terry Coffey | Jun 22, 2018 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration

Yesterday was the final day at Draper for residential market manager Amy Madden. After nearly two decades with us, family needs have led to her moving on. We’re all sorry to see her go, and on her last day, we asked her to share some thoughts on leaving the Draper...

How Much Ambient Light Rejection is Enough?

by Terry Coffey | Jun 19, 2018 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

No single projection screen viewing surface is the right solution for all applications. That includes ambient light-rejecting materials. At InfoComm 2018, we introduced our fourth and fifth ambient light rejection solutions. TecVision XH800X UST ALR is designed with...

Highlights from InfoComm 2018

by Terry Coffey | Jun 15, 2018 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

InfoComm 2018 is in the books. Thank you to those who stopped by our booth to experience the “Draper you never knew.” For those of you who couldn’t make it, here’s what you missed: Award-winning innovation. A trade show like InfoComm is all about the innovation. We...

Which Volleyball System Do You Need?

by Terry Coffey | Jun 12, 2018 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

Including volleyball equipment in your athletic facility is a smart idea. Hosting events can be a moneymaker, and when no volleyball is scheduled, the posts and nets go into storage and floor sleeves are hidden away beneath cover plates. With adjustable-height posts,...

Wherever You Go, There We Are

by Terry Coffey | Jun 8, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates

There are several great online architectural communities where you can get design ideas, building and product news, and solutions. Draper can be found on many such sites, and since we’ve just joined probably the biggest such community in the world, here’s a reminder...

Last-Minute InfoComm 2018 Tips

by Terry Coffey | Jun 5, 2018 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

Want to get the most out of InfoComm 2018? Here is some last-minute advice that goes beyond just how to survive the event. We’ve already shared what to expect from us in this preview, but here are some tips, so you can get the most out of your time at InfoComm in Las...

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