News
Penny Sitler Announces Her Retirement From Draper
Mike Feeney will take over the director of marketing role.
Draper
News
New Solar Panels Reflect Draper Sustainability Efforts
More than 2300 solar panels have been added to the roof of its new 100,000-square-foot building.
Integration Guides
Projectors and Screens – A Powerful Pair
Projectors and screens provide the most versatile options for bringing the commercial theater experience into the home.
Lighting & Shades
Draper At Home Unveils New Child-Safe UpLift Manual Shades
Cordless shades come in styles that match the company’s line of motorized and battery shades.
News
Draper Strengthens Distribution Alliance with Exertis Almo
Partnership includes Draper’s standard and custom mounts and structures for LED and LCD video wall applications, as well as its projection screens and projector...
Integration Guides
The Integration Guide to Motorized Shades Now Available
CI shading pros share how they maximize efficiency across their motorized shade projects.
Features
Shades Week Case Study: Outdoor Shades Stand Up to Florida Challenges
Family uses Draper At Home outdoor shades to turn a South Florida patio from unbearable to incredible.
CEDIA Show
What You Will See at CEDIA Expo’s 2024 Destination Outdoors
Coastal Source, Draper At Home, Just Video Walls, and Access Networks team up to offer a look into all that’s possible for today’s outdoor...
Lighting & Shades
Tech Showcase – The Latest in Shades
The category continues to expand as more integrators add it to their businesses.
Integration Guides
Choosing a Projection Screen – Seeing is Believing
To make the most of today’s high-quality projectors, you need to choose the right screen for the job.
News
Draper At Home Promotes Quick to National Director of CI
In the newly created position, Quick will lead Draper At Home relationships with national independent rep firms and represent the company with CEDIA buying...
Technology
Draper Introduces New Fixed Frame Projection Screen
The StyleLine Fixed Screen is available up to 12 feet wide with two bezel trim options and in an edgeless version.
Behind the Business
Outdoor Week: Outdoor Ecosystem Tech Showcase
Some of the technology that can make the great outdoors even greater.
Behind the Business
Outdoor Week: Achieving Outdoor Shade Success
The GHT Group sees the category as a logical extension of its shade business and a huge growth area.
News
Draper At Home Appoints New Residential Sales Director
Chris Sitarov will be responsible for Draper At Home regional residential sales managers throughout the U.S.
Integration Guides
The Integration Guide to Selling Shades Now Available
Dealers are finding shades to be a very lucrative market — the trick is to find out what clients want and guide them to...
News
Goodrich Joins Draper At Home as Northeast Regional Sales Manager
Brings 23 years of residential shade experience to the company.
News
Draper Opens 100,000-Square-Foot Addition to Its Manufacturing Campus
This tenth building at its Indiana manufacturing plant brings the amount of total space to 500,000 square feet.
News
Draper At Home Roller Shades Integrate With Bond Bridge
Bond’s Bridge and Keypad make for greater integration of Draper at Home into any smart home control system.
Lighting & Shades
Draper at Home Reimagines the Manual Roller Shade
New cordless Ascend models are easy to use and can be matched to the motorized shades in the home.
Blogs
2023 CEDIA Shares: Draper
Draper gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2023 exhibit.
CEDIA Show
Shades Week: CEDIA Expo Shades Preview
There is no doubt that this hot category will be represented on the show floor.
CEDIA Show
Destination Outdoors Returns to CEDIA Expo
Coastal Source, Draper, and Just Video Walls team up to provide a first-hand look at what is possible for outdoor spaces.
Behind the Business
Shades Week: Shades in Action!
Two examples of the impact that creative automated shading systems can have on a residential space and a custom installation business.
Integration Guides
Integration Guide to Projection Screens – Big Screens for Big Scenes
Tips on finding the right projection screen for the room for both traditional and ultra-short-throw projectors.
Lighting & Shades
Tech Showcase – Shading Products
This category continues to be a growth area for the industry. Here are some of the more recent innovations in shading.
Awards
Draper at Home FlexStyle Recognized by WCMA
Motorized window shade system has been named a Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Product Awards winner for 2022.
Integration Guides
The Integration Guide to Smart Shades Now Available
In this special supplement, we talk to industry pros about how they present smart shading solutions to clients.
Lighting & Shades
Draper Unveils Shading Solution for Angled Windows
The Gabled Bottom-Up FlexShade can be sill-mounted in the window and handle angles up to 45 degrees in either direction.
News
Draper Adds Residential Sales Manager for Southeastern U.S.
Annie Acuña will be responsible for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee.
News
Draper Announces Dedicated Residential Sales Team
The outside sales team is focused solely on residential shading and AV.
News
Draper Announces Regional Sales Management Promotions
Chris Sitarov and Pat Herron have been named director of sales, Eastern U.S., and director of sales, Western U.S., respectively.
News
Draper To Expand Facilities in 2023
The new 100,000-square-foot addition will bring the total size of the facility to over 500,000 square feet.
Lighting & Shades
Adding Somfy, Orro Expands Control of Window Treatment Products
Making artificial and natural light a cohesive system
News
Draper Adds New Director of Residential Markets Position
Clint Childress, LEED AP, will work exclusively with the custom install and residential markets.
Behind the Business
Finding the Right Shade Partner
It is a good time to jump into this growing product category — find out which vendor is right for your business.
Blogs
2022 CEDIA Shares: Draper
Draper gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2022 exhibit.
Lighting & Shades
Tech Showcase: The Latest Shading Systems
Hot, trending category is spurred along by innovative new products.
News
Sony Announces Charter Members of Professional AV Alliance Partner Network
With a focus on interactivity, certification, and compatibility, the program supports businesses across the AV spectrum.
Integration Guides
The Integration Guide to Projection Screens: Screening Rooms
Innovative features enable projection screens to make their way from dedicated home theaters into multipurpose rooms.
News
Draper Promotes Child Safety with Affordable FlexShade Recharge EZ-Lift Option
Removes cords and chains that create choking hazards.
Integration Guides
The Integration Guide to Smart Shades is Now Available
Ssuccessful dealers tell how features like motorization and integration with the smart home have helped spur sales and increase profits.