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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...

Five Tips for Safely Viewing the Solar Eclipse

by Terry Coffey | Aug 18, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Monday’s total solar eclipse has been getting lots of attention. Road trips, parties, live streams, and wall-to-wall media coverage are planned as millions of people look forward to this rare occurrence. Whatever plans you have for commemorating the eclipse, always...

Five Reasons to Visit Us at CEDIA 2017 (Including a Giveaway!)

by Amy Madden | Aug 15, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

We’re counting down the final weeks leading up to the 2017 CEDIA Expo. In less than a month we will have lots to show you, and we’re more excited than ever! Here are just a few of the highlights you won’t want to miss: In-booth giveaways When you visit the Draper...

It’s Time for Rental Reload

by Jim Hoodlebrink | Aug 11, 2017 | Draper Updates, Rental & Staging

It’s been a long, busy summer for the rental and staging industry, and it isn’t over yet. Although many kids are back in school, the summer outdoor concert and event season is still going strong, and pretty soon autumn events will hit the schedule. And don’t forget...

Little Things Make a Big Difference

by Amy Madden | Aug 8, 2017 | Home Theatre, Solar Control & Window Shades

Sometimes the smallest detail can make a huge difference in our perception of interior design—even something as small as the pocket and hem bar on window shades. That’s why we have a hem bar solution for every design need. Since introducing Draper’s shade line at the...

Five Reasons to Use the FlexShade® Recharge

by Terry Coffey | Aug 4, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

The FlexShade® Recharge battery-powered window shade offers three obvious advantages that customers often highlight: Bigger sizes than previous battery shades Batteries are housed inside the roller, so no extra space is needed for battery wands Batteries are...

Is Draper the Hogwarts of the AV Industry?

by Terry Coffey | Aug 1, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration

Can a company's approach to success in the AV industry have a lot in common with everyone’s favorite young wizard? We believe so. But we'll let you make the call. Yesterday (July 31) was Harry Potter’s birthday. While Draper has celebrated a few more birthdays than...

Four Fabrics That Will Change the Way You Think About Shades

by Terry Coffey | Jul 28, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

We’re not dealing with your grandparents’ window shades anymore. New processes, new materials, and new ideas have given Draper access to fabrics that have the ability to change the way you think about shades. And here are four examples of fabrics that will change the...

Redesigned Nocturne+ Makes the Great Outdoors Even Better

by Terry Coffey | Jul 25, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Screen Technology

Turning a backyard into an outdoor home theatre is easier than ever thanks to Draper’s redesigned motorized outdoor projection screen. Say hello to the Nocturne+! The redesigned Nocturne+ features: Easier installation. Large screen sizes. Weather- and...

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