by John Pidgeon | Jan 5, 2012 | From the President's Desk, International Update, Solar Control & Window Shades
On January 1, 2012 Draper Europe AB acquired the manufacturing operations of Tvaakersmarkisen AB. Draper Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Draper Inc., is located in Halmstad, Sweden, and is one of Europe’s leading projection screen manufacturers. Tvaakersmarkisen...
by John Pidgeon | Jan 4, 2012 | From the President's Desk
Our Traffic Manager, Debbie Searcy, enjoyed the thrill of a lifetime November 26 when she presented the FedEx game ball to the referee prior to the Indianapolis Colts – Carolina Panthers game. Background – FedEx is Draper’s small package carrier, and we are an...
by Draper, Inc. | Dec 23, 2011 | Draper Updates
There is no time more fitting to say “Thank You” and to wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a New Year of health, happiness and prosperity. Draper Holiday Schedule Draper will be closed December 26-27, and January 2. Limited shipments December 28-29. No...
by Jeff Miller | Dec 22, 2011 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Why, you may ask is the Winter Solstice my favorite day of the year? After all, it is the day of the year with the least amount of sunlight, many people are depressed because of this. Me, on the other hand, I am excited. I am excited because it’s all uphill from...
by John Pidgeon | Dec 20, 2011 | From the President's Desk, Gym Equipment
Recently, Draper donated and installed some badly-needed equipment for the gyms at Tri Elementary and High Schools, the public schools that serve Spiceland and the surrounding area. New backstops, dividers, volleyball systems, and a practice cage added up to a nice...
by Terry Coffey | Dec 14, 2011 | Draper Updates
At one time or another, most of us have dreamed of taking to the stage and playing music for an adoring mass of fans. I’m no exception to this, and one day a few years ago I decided to teach myself to play the guitar. Over the years I’ve bought and sold what seems...