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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? Disruptive? Yeah, We’ll Own That

by Terry Coffey | Jul 21, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Disruptive may not be a word that typically describes a projection screen manufacturer. But we’re happy to claim that title. Draper’s rebranding announcement at InfoComm 2017 is being called a “disruptive” moment by an AV industry blogger. Integrator and AV blogger...

Draper Shades and the Underground Railroad

by Terry Coffey | Jul 18, 2017 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Sunlight is a good thing. Unless you’re a museum or historic site with artifacts to keep preserved. Then it can be a real problem, causing fading and damage after prolonged exposure. Draper’s ability to provide solutions puts us in touch with a lot of interesting...

Creating the Perfectly Flat Viewing Surface

by Terry Coffey | Jul 17, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Who knew a series of small tabs could be so important to having a beautiful picture, and a durable product? One of the most important elements of creating the ultimate projected image is having the flattest viewing surface possible. Great contrast, brightness, and...

You’re Invited: Draper Leads Educational Courses at 2017 CEDIA Expo

by Amy Madden | Jul 14, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

If you’re planning to attend the 2017 CEDIA Expo in September, I’ll be providing two educational courses to help you better understand projection screens and window shades. And with better understanding will come more opportunities for profit! Plus with early bird...

Tackle Legibility Issues with Draper’s “Eye Test”

by Terry Coffey | Jun 30, 2017 | Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

How do you help your customers choose the right screen size for their project? Customers need to know what’s right for them, especially when you consider the fact that difficult-to-see content is harder to retain. If vital information in a presentation isn’t retained,...

Two Times Draper Threw Glare Out the Window

by Terry Coffey | Jun 27, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Despite all the positives of natural daylighting, glare can be a huge problem. According to the Whole Building Design Guide, published by the National Institute of Building Science, “The science of daylighting design is not just how to provide enough daylight to an...

Reducing Projection Screen Freight Damage

by Terry Coffey | Jun 23, 2017 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging

Freight damage creates delays and cuts into profits. It negatively impacts end users, dealers, and Draper. That’s why Draper invested in finding a robust solution to reduce the occurrence of damage. “We are impacted by delays to our projects and the embarrassment of...

Hitting a Home Run at InfoComm 2017

by Terry Coffey | Jun 20, 2017 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Last Wednesday at InfoComm 2017, the AV world got a first look at our rebranding efforts. And, if the feedback we received at the show is any indication, Draper has hit a home run with our new look and new focus. Here are just a few comments we heard from visitors and...

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