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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...

Draper Big Screen Makes Every Day a Holladay

by Terry Coffey | Jan 12, 2018 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Last year, a major client approached Tym LLC, a Utah home entertainment and smart home design and installation company, to build a custom, high-end home theatre. That’s what Tym (pronounced “time”) does, so at first it didn’t seem like a big deal. But when Tym...

Five Ways Graphic Shades Can Take Your Building to the Next Level

by Terry Coffey | Jan 9, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Graphic window shades are more than just a fringe idea. They can be a relevant and unique part of your building’s presentation. And they can both encourage and inspire employees and potential customers. Here are just five ways you can use graphic shades to take your...

2017 Was Our Best Year Ever

by Terry Coffey | Dec 29, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

As 2017 draws to a close, we have one item of 2017 business left. We want to say “thank you.” Thanks to our customers, dealers, employees, rep firms, and others, 2017 was the biggest and best year in Draper’s 115 year history! Here are some of the highlights: The...

Updated Projection Screen Science

by Terry Coffey | Dec 26, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Over the past few years, the science of projection screens has made several major advances. Research and development of new methods and solutions have made the process of choosing a projection screen much different than it was just a few years ago. To help architects...

Penny Sitler Named to SCN Hall of Fame

by Terry Coffey | Dec 22, 2017 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration

Draper marketing manager Penny Sitler, CDT, LEED®AP, has been named to Systems Contractor News magazine’s AV Hall of Fame. The AV publication annually selects a small group of audiovisual business leaders who have, according to the magazine’s website, “contributed...

Draper Plans Job Fair for January

by Terry Coffey | Dec 19, 2017 | Draper Updates

Here we grow again! 2017 has been Draper’s biggest and best year ever. Our recent significant growth means we need more great employees in 2018! Applications for the following positions can be filled out online or during the open house/job fair on Saturday, January 20...

AV on the Fast Track

by Terry Coffey | Dec 15, 2017 | Draper Updates, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

AV and speed came together recently as Draper Group LTD and Christie hosted a karting event at Daytona Sandown Park in Esher, England, near London. Draper invited several integrators to spend the afternoon learning about the latest projection and screen technology,...

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