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Elevate Shades Now Available for Commercial Market

by Chuck Raible | April 1, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Commercial clients are asking for shading solutions that deliver clean aesthetics, reliable performance, and long‑term value. For dealers and architects, that means finding products that not only look great on day one but continue performing without creating...

Bringing 2026 Color Trends to Life with Draper At Home

by Terry Coffey | March 25, 2026 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Color forecasters and interior designers seem to agree: homeowners are moving away from cool minimalism and toward nature-inspired palettes that feel grounded, joyful, and familiar. 2026 is a year defined by richer neutrals, dustier jewel tones, earthy greens, and...

Versa Clarion Fixed Screen Delivers Strength, Economy, and Performance

by Jim Hoodlebrink | March 4, 2026 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

There are three things required for fixed screens used in hospitality, education, and other applications: strength, performance, and economy. The new Versa Clarion fixed frame screen from Draper delivers all 3. Strength The Versa Clarion frame is constructed of 1-1/2...

Introducing Elevate, Our Next Gen Cordless Manual Shades!

by Clint Childress | February 4, 2026 | Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

It’s time to take the home manual shading experience to a new level. New Elevate shades from Draper At Home deliver the safety, durability, and performance your clients have been clamoring for. Cordless shades with one-touch operation are an increasingly popular...

Longwood Gardens: A Partnership in Innovation

by Terry Coffey | January 28, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Custom Shading Systems Help Create a Unique Botanical Conservatory Experience. Even a garden filled with plants from hot climates can get overheated in a traditional glass house. Custom Draper shades are an integral part of this modern interpretation of the classic...

Why Draper?-Scott Cash

by Amy Madden | Oct 8, 2014 | Draper Updates

For the second entry in our "Why Draper?" series of posts, we're introducing you to Scott Cash. You might say that Scott grew up at Draper. Read on ... How did you come to be working at Draper? I began working in the factory as college help during the summer of 1995,...

Nice Shot Man-Chasing Draper Installation Images

by Terry Coffey | Oct 6, 2014 | Draper Updates

This is a guest post by Jeff Irving, a member of Draper's Advertising Department. Jeff brings excitement, enthusiasm, and energy to everything he does, including tracking down installation images of Draper products! Draper's in-house advertising/marketing department...

Fire Prevention Month at Draper

by Terry Coffey | Oct 3, 2014 | Draper Updates

The following post was written by Linda Brinson. Linda is Draper’s Safety and Wellness Director. October is National Fire Prevention Month and like numerous companies across the United States, Draper is doing its part to raise awareness not only among our employees,...

Why Draper?-Carol Phelps

by Amy Madden | Oct 1, 2014 | Draper Updates

A question that we are often asked by integrators and end users is: "Why Draper?" As a manufacturer, it is tough to differentiate your products when you are in a “me too” industry. We do not offer the lowest priced product, so how do we develop brand loyalty when...

Draper’s StageScreen Saves Money, Adds Flexibility

by Jim Hoodlebrink | Sep 29, 2014 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

Since we introduced the StageScreen® and FocalPoint® projection screens a few years back, we’ve heard from many dealers about the many advantages these modular screens—and the DuraLoop™ snapless viewing surface attachment system—bring to the table. One such story...

Draper’s Perfect Solar Control Solution for Houston Church

by Terry Coffey | Sep 26, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Houses of Worship, Solar Control & Window Shades

Interior roller window shades are great for solar control in Houses of Worship —especially with issues like glare—but sometimes a different solar control solution is necessary. Take, for instance, the First Presbyterian Church of Houston, Texas. The church’s...

My Marketing Plan …

by Amy Madden | Sep 23, 2014 | Draper Updates

My senior year in college I was required to take a marketing strategy class at Butler. My Professor tasked us to write a marketing plan for our lives. At the time I thought it was a cheesy exercise, but she had the wisdom and experience that, at 22, I lacked. She took...

Ex-Im Bank Helps Draper to Export

by Terry Coffey | Sep 17, 2014 | International Update

Nate LaMar is Draper's Regional Sales Manager for Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and India. He also oversees government relations for Draper. Today Nate shares one issue he is currently dealing with: The Export-Import Bank. In 2003, I was first appointed to...

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