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Engineering Value Podcast-Looking Back, Forging Ahead

by Terry Coffey | Apr 22, 2020 | Draper Updates

Very few family-owned companies make it past the second generation. It is possible, however, for a family business to not only survive but thrive. And Draper is living proof of that fact. On this episode of Engineering Value, a Draper podcast, host Tyler Kern talked...

This One Belongs to the Reds

by Terry Coffey | Apr 8, 2020 | Draper Updates, From the Field, Solar Control & Window Shades

Since the Cincinnati Redstockings became the first professional baseball team in 1869, the franchise has enjoyed a rich history. Players like Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, Barry Larkin, Frank Robinson, and Pete Rose have helped the Reds to 9 National League pennants and 5...

Draper Donates Masks to Hospital

by Terry Coffey | Apr 1, 2020 | Draper Updates

Last week Draper donated 1200 masks to Henry County Memorial Hospital. Both paper and N95 masks were included. “Draper is always looking for ways that we can help our local community,” said company president Chris Broome. “It is particularly important with the current...

New Sizes of Draper® NEXD Heavy–Duty Shade Now Shipping

by Terry Coffey | Mar 25, 2020 | Draper Updates, International Update, Solar Control & Window Shades

There are some settings where a standard clutch-operated window shade won’t stand up to rigorous treatment over time. However, due to cost issues, a manual shade is still preferred. It’s for such situations that Draper® introduced the next generation of heavy-duty...

As 2020 Winds Down We’re Staying Strong

by Terry Coffey | Mar 18, 2020 | Draper Updates

December 3, 2020 2020 has not been the year anyone expected. The challenges presented by a global pandemic have been many and varied. Despite those challenges we remain a reliable, dependable, and strong partner. We have even found some positives, including innovative...

The Hidden Savings of Engineering Value

by Terry Coffey | Mar 12, 2020 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

The so-called “bottom line” is an unavoidable, monolithic reality of the construction industry, and it is something we’ve seen happening with some of our window shade competitors. However, a formulaic “race to the bottom” can have dramatically negative effects on the...