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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...

Patrick Herron New Contract RSM for Texas, Oklahoma

by Lee Denhart | Oct 18, 2016 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

We’re pleased to announce the addition of a new Contract Regional Sales Manager covering Texas and Oklahoma. Patrick Herron comes to us with over 30 years' experience in engineering, product management, and sales for global high technology companies, providing...

Introducing EchoControl Acoustical Shading

by Amy Madden | Oct 14, 2016 | Architecture/Green Building, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Draper is proud to introduce a new line of acoustical shading products. We’ve all heard of different kinds of pollution as they pertain to buildings. Of course, there are physical types of pollution we have to worry about—by-products getting into groundwater, for...

Off to the CI Expo

by Amy Madden | Oct 11, 2016 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

While the Northern California CI Expo celebrates what should be its largest show yet, I will be in attendance for the first time. Draper joined with Mark Fielder, of Fielder Marketing, too late last year to participate in the event, but it’s been on my radar ever...

A Volleyball Phenom in the Family

by Terry Coffey | Oct 7, 2016 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

Here at Draper we have some truly amazing and talented people, with some great families. Every now and then, though, we hear of a particularly extraordinary story. Like the one about the volleyball phenom who had already verbally committed to play volleyball in the...

European Vacation-Exterior Shading Edition

by Penny Sitler | Oct 4, 2016 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

I've just returned from completing a bucket list item: vacation in Europe. I studied in Europe (many years ago). I have worked in Europe (short trips to ISE—Integrated Systems Europe—and to our subsidiary, Draper Europe). But I've never traveled in Europe just to...

Greenbuild 2016 Preview

by Terry Coffey | Sep 27, 2016 | Architecture/Green Building, External Videos, Solar Control & Window Shades

Next week, Draper will be in Los Angeles, exhibiting at Greenbuild 2016. Greenbuild has become one of our most important shows as the role of solar control has become more important in the green building movement. In the past, we’ve introduced some of our most...

Which Gym Divider?

by Neal Turner | Sep 23, 2016 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, International Update

There are many benefits to using Gymnasium Divider Curtains in an athletic facility. I covered them in a recent post. There are seven basic models available from most gymnasium equipment manufacturers and each style has its own unique benefits and features. So how do...

No Post-CEDIA Blues Here!

by Amy Madden | Sep 20, 2016 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

It seems natural that there’s always a bit of a letdown after a big trade show. And while I will admit to tired, sore feet after last week’s CEDIA Expo, there are no post-CEDIA blues here! Rather, we left the show enthused by the reaction to our products and excited...

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