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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...

Truth in Test Reporting

by Terry Coffey | Jun 16, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

When a company is providing a projection solution and not just a commodity, it’s more important than ever that the products involved perform as advertised. We want to make sure every viewing surface we send out performs like we say it will. That’s why truth in test...

Draper Announces Rebranding, Focuses on Innovation

by Penny Sitler | Jun 14, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Today is a special day in Draper history. We are unveiling a new look, a new logo, and a heightened focus on innovation. Draper’s rebranding marks a growing initiative to clarify the company’s mission, services and goals, simplify a business approach and to refresh...

Are Battery-Operated Shades Safe?

by Terry Coffey | Jun 9, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Last year, lithium-ion batteries hit the news when Samsung recalled some portable devices after battery flaws caused fires. Now lithium batteries are making news in the window coverings industry. A Draper competitor recently recalled lithium batteries used in their...

Unveiling an INNOVATIVE SHIFT at InfoComm 2017

by Terry Coffey | Jun 6, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Draper has a lot to unveil next week during InfoComm, including an INNOVATIVE SHIFT. But why wait a week? Here’s a sneak peek at a few of our latest innovations: TecVision CH1200X ALR A grey surface with an ALR rating of 20, TecVision CH1200X ALR rejects 80 percent of...

Smart Shades for a Smart Home

by Terry Coffey | May 30, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

The “smart home” is a huge trend in residential construction. Homebuyers want the various devices in their houses to be connected and communicate with one another. They want to be able to remotely control appliances, lights, media devices, camera systems, and HVAC,...

What’s Best-Fiberglass or Polyester?

by Terry Coffey | May 26, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

What makes better window shades: fiberglass or polyester? This question is getting a lot more attention as companies that sell mainly shades with polyester fabric are trying to push the narrative that fiberglass is inferior. That narrative is false. Each fabric has...

Draper President Receives Spirit of Caring Award

by Terry Coffey | May 19, 2017 | Draper Updates

Community service is a very important concept for Draper—not in a “that’s nice” way, but in a “walk the walk” way. As more evidence of that commitment in action, company president John Pidgeon was recently honored by the Henry County United Fund. John received the...

TecVision and the Immersive CAVE Experience

by Terry Coffey | May 16, 2017 | Draper Updates, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

The intersection of AV, virtual reality, 3D, and Computer Aided Virtual Environments (CAVE) allows companies to take clients inside a design concept and have a look around. This tool offers limitless possibilities for such diverse applications as automotive...

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