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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...

The Clarion Collection: Three Fixed Projection Screens, One Flexible Solution

by Terry Coffey | April 15, 2026 | Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

When it comes to fixed projection screens, one size — or one style — doesn’t fit every space. That’s why we created the Clarion Collection. This family of permanently tensioned screens addresses a wide range of visual, architectural, and budgetary requirements. The...

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...

Painting Herself into Retirement

by Terry Coffey | Aug 3, 2018 | Draper Updates

For the last few years of her career, Gini Deaton spent her days designing and maintaining websites and electronic publications for Draper. Since her retirement a couple of years ago, instead of spending her days building web pages, she’s been creating art. “I love to...

Five Online Time-Savers from Draper

by Terry Coffey | Jul 31, 2018 | Draper Updates

Time is money. The less time you spend on administrative details and product research, the more time you have to do the work that actually pays the bills. Here are five ways Draper helps you save time and make money through online tools: 1) Get freight quotes....

Riding in the RAIN

by Terry Coffey | Jul 27, 2018 | Draper Updates

On Saturday, July 21, four Draper bicyclists went for a ride in the rain … in more ways than one. Architectural market manager Chris Broome, export sales and product manager Jentry Wittkamper, director of sales Lee Denhart, and solar control solutions consultant...

Using Controls to Personalize Shading Systems

by Terry Coffey | Jul 20, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

A plethora of choices exist when it comes to customizing window shades. From color combinations and openness factor to panels built to fit individual window specs and environmental benefits, window shades are one of the most customizable design solutions you can find....

AVIXA Women’s Council: Bringing Women to the Forefront of AV

by Terry Coffey | Jul 17, 2018 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration

Historically, AV was a male-dominated industry. And the few women in the industry were mostly out of sight in low-level positions. But that’s all changing. Over the decades, as more women have been recruited into AV, many have climbed up the corporate ladder. But...

The Evolution of Window Shades

by Terry Coffey | Jul 13, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Since the development of roller blinds (possibly in 1700s Scotland), the concept appears to have remained basically the same. Today’s roller shades do look something like the original concept. They still feature a fabric panel attached to a roller. They still control...

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