by Terry Coffey | May 1, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment
Using your gym for non-athletic events makes good financial sense. It can be an important source of additional revenue for cash-strapped schools. But it can also cost money through damage and extra cleaning or waxing of the gym floor. Draper can help you make better...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 10, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment
Wall pads are an important part of gymnasium safety. But what happens when there’s something in the way? We’ve all seen situations in gyms where there is a fire extinguisher cabinet, drinking fountain, AED cabinet, or other large obstacle located right in the middle...
by Terry Coffey | Feb 23, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Beginning a relationship with a potential supplier should be about more than product pricing. Issues such as customer service, warranty, quality, and shipping schedules must also be considered. Before you even get to those issues, however, there are other questions to...
by Terry Coffey | Nov 24, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Gym Equipment, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
What do Draper and Wilt Chamberlain have in common? We’re both great at rebounding! If you’re not familiar with basketball, a rebound is when someone grabs the basketball in the air after a missed shot. On this day in 1960, Wilt Chamberlain grabbed 55 rebounds in a...
by Neal Turner | Oct 6, 2017 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment
Every athletic facility is different. Building footprint, ceiling height, equipment location, and ceiling structure changes from project to project. To deal with this reality, Draper custom designs and manufactures superstructure for each unit to match with the...
by Neal Turner | Sep 22, 2017 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment
In an era of shrinking budgets, school administrators shouldn’t neglect the revenue possibilities from turning a gymnasium into a multi-use facility. By specifying the right gym equipment, you can maximize the use of your space and host more events, creating an...