by Neal Turner | Mar 20, 2013 | Gym Equipment
It’s that time of year when all the craziness of college basketball tournaments is set to tip off! Again this year, Draper is proud to participate with many teams participating in the various tournaments as they start play this week. Draper doesn’t suit up for the...
by John Pidgeon | Nov 14, 2012 | From the President's Desk, Gym Equipment, Rental & Staging
One of the most popular tourist attractions in our immediate area is the Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, IN. In 1985 two of my mother’s dearest friends, Peggie Mayhill and Josephine Carter, learned that Angelo Pizzo was looking for a venerable high school gym for his...
by Neal Turner | Oct 30, 2012 | Gym Equipment
In a previous blog post, we discussed why wall pads are important and where they should be used, so in this follow up article we are going to discuss how to choose the correct wall pads from the vast offering available. There are several recognized gymnasium equipment...
by Neal Turner | Jul 9, 2012 | Gym Equipment
Draper was pleased to host most of the nation’s top gymnasium equipment dealers on Sunday, April 29th and Monday April, 30th. We have had similar national sales meetings in the past, but have always held them at remote locations and in conjunction with a trade show....
by Neal Turner | Mar 28, 2012 | Gym Equipment
The quick answer to the question of where wall pads are needed is everywhere in a gym or recreation area. I am sure at this point everyone is thinking that is a very self-serving answer from a wall pad manufacturer, but I think if you read on, you will see why my...
by Neal Turner | Mar 16, 2012 | Gym Equipment
As the craziness of the college basketball tournaments kick off this week, Draper is proud of our role in helping top programs from coast to coast get ready for tip off. Draper didn’t take any shots, we didn’t pull down a single rebound and we didn’t dole out assists,...