Absen has announced its collaboration with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMSM) on a renovation project that redefines the visitor experience through immersive visual storytelling. As part of the museum’s modernization, Absen’s NX Series LED displays were installed to showcase over a century of racing history in vivid detail. To ensure a sleek and reliable […]

Draper has completed the installation of solar panels on its newly expanded 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, a move the company says is reducing its reliance on purchased electricity by 40%. The solar installation was part of a broader effort to offset the increased energy demand and environmental impact associated with the 2023 expansion of its U.S.-based […]

Exertis Almo has added Draper as a distribution partner, now offering Draper’s full Pro AV portfolio, which includes standard and custom mounts and structures for LED and LCD video walls, as well as projection screens and projector lifts. Rob Ziv, senior vice president of business development and strategy at Exertis Almo, emphasized the importance of […]

Somfy and Draper have partnered to launch a pilot program for sustainable housing in Clovis, California today. The launch event was attended by Congressman Vince Fong, who has been actively involved in lowering energy costs in the state. Also in attendance were Maryellen Oswald, Somfy partnerships business development manager, one of the homeowners participating in […]

As we celebrate Independence Day, there’s no better time to honor the innovation and craftsmanship of American-made AV products. In the spirit Independence Day, we wanted to spotlight the audiovisual solutions developed right here in the USA! These products are a testament to the creativity, dedication and technical expertise that American manufacturers bring to the […]

Two new Draper TecVision viewing surfaces have just attained certification for color accuracy from the Imaging Science Institute. TecVision XH1200X Grey and CS1100X ALR are part of a freshening up of the TecVision line of premium projection surfaces being demonstrated at InfoComm 2024. They join every TecVision surface in being ISF certified. “We were excited […]

Two new Draper TecVision viewing surfaces (screens) earned certification for color accuracy from the Imaging Science Institute. TecVision XH1200X Grey and CS1100X ALR are part of a freshening up of the TecVision line of premium projection surfaces being demonstrated at InfoComm 2024. They join every TecVision surface in being ISF certified. As part of the current refresh, […]

Draper At Home has promoted Tabi Quick to the newly created position of National Director of CI. In her new role, Quick will lead Draper At Home relationships with national independent rep firms and represent Draper At Home with CEDIA buying groups. Quick joined Draper in 2020 as a Regional Sales Manager serving the south-central […]

The latest fixed frame projection screen from Draper is a single flexible screen model dubbed the StyleLine Fixed Screen it’s available up to 12 feet wide with two bezel trim options – 5/8″ or 3-3/16″ – and in an edgeless version. The aluminum frame features a back channel for attaching LED backlighting, and both bezels […]

Draper At Home appointed Chris Sitarov as its Director of Sales for the residential division. Sitarov will be responsible for Draper At Home regional residential sales managers throughout the United States. Sitarov joined Draper in 2019 as the architectural regional sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic states and was most recently director of sales for the […]

Draper At Home hired a new residential regional sales manager, Ken Goodrich. Ken will be responsible for the northeastern United States and comes to Draper with 23 years of residential shade experience, including nine years at Prestige Window Fashions and 14 years at Worldwide Window Fashions. “We are thrilled to have Ken aboard the Residential […]

Draper, Inc. today unveiled the 10th building at its manufacturing campus in Spiceland, Indiana, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring company leadership. The 100,000-square-foot building brings the amount of total space to 500,000 square feet. “This building will add seven much-needed loading docks and also storage and production space. It will enable us to add a […]

Bond and Draper at Home announced that its roller shades (powered by Somfy) are now compatible with Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-WiFi device hub and Sidekick for Shades Gen2 wireless universal keypad. The companies say the Bond Bridge Pro ($379) and accompanying Bond Home App (iOS and Android phones) bring control of up to 50 motorized […]

Draper just launched something they are calling the manual roller shade of the future — one without hanging cords, bead chains, or locking springs — it’s called Ascend. The all-new Ascend is a cordless shading system that uses a light touch of one hand upwards at the bottom of the hembar to move the shade […]

Expect more Draper at Home innovation indoors and out at the 2023 CEDIA EXPO, Sept. 7-9 in Denver. Inside, in booth 3912, you’ll find new roller shade innovations as well as the debut of a new fixed frame screen. Its latest roller shades on display will include the FlexStyle Cassette, a trim and elegant shade […]

Draper has added an independent manufacturer representative for the Pro AV market. As a leading professional audiovisual brand, and one of our industry’s oldest family-owned companies, Draper is celebrating our best year ever. Livella Brand Group will represent Draper projection screens, projector lifts, and AV mounts and structures in the central United States. “Livella Brand […]

The Draper at Home FlexStyle motorized window shade system has been named a Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Product Awards winner for 2022. FlexStyle is designed to meet the “exacting standards of the most fashion-conscious homeowner.” The alluring, stylish aluminum brackets are available in nine colors and plated finishes. Every FlexStyle shade is custom manufactured […]

Draper announced a new square, triangle and overlap shade product for all sorts of unusual window sizes. The Gabled Bottom-Up FlexShade can be sill-mounted in the window. It can handle angles up to 45 degrees in either direction. The shade panel is kept under constant tension by thin cables that deploy from tensioned spring boxes […]

Draper has announced an outside sales team focused solely on residential shading and AV. The residential sales team is part of the company’s ongoing effort to prioritize the residential market. Tom Brochard is the new residential regional sales manager, Northeastern United States. Brochard has more than 22 years in the consumer electronics industry with well-regarded […]

Effective Jan. 1, Draper will expand its network of independent manufacturer representatives with Mizzen Marketing and Richard Dean Associates being joined by Audio Biz, Excellence Marketing, Farm AV, HWPco, Mainline Marketing, McFadden Sales and SKMac. “Our future is bright, and we want to share the excitement with our dealers and partners. I can’t think of […]

Draper has announced that it is restructuring its sales team to focus solely on the ProAV market. Kevin C Barlow, CTS-D, has been named Director of Sales, ProAV. Barlow has been Director of Business Development at Draper since 2017. His 30+ years of AV experience include work with Barco, Sharp, Christie and Prysm. Barlow was […]

Draper has announced the promotions of two regional sales managers. Current regional sales managers Chris Sitarov and Pat Herron have been named director of sales, eastern U.S., and director of sales, western U.S., respectively. In their new roles, they will be responsible for regional sales managers for architectural products and newly created residential sales managers […]

Draper has announced a major expansion that will add 20% to its manufacturing headquarters located in central Indiana. The 100,000-square-foot addition will bring the total size of the facility to over 500,000 square feet. “We see a lot of good growth opportunities, and this building is going to allow us to continue to take care and […]

Draper has announced a new position to work exclusively with the custom install and residential markets. The new role of director of residential markets will be filled by Clint Childress, LEED AP. Childress joined Draper in 2000 and has served as a window shade product specialist and green buildings coordinator. He was most recently solar control solutions manager, where […]

SPICELAND, IND., June 6, 2022 — Draper, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative mounting solutions, has aligned with Sony Electronics as a flagship member of their AV Alliance Partner Network. Sony’s AV Alliance Partner Network is powered by strategic alliances across the industry, offering compatible software and hardware solutions that bring additional value, creative freedom […]

Draper has aligned with Sony Electronics as a flagship member of their AV Alliance Partner Network. Sony’s AV Alliance Partner Network is powered by strategic alliances across the industry, offering compatible software and hardware solutions that bring additional value, creative freedom and enhanced compatibility to their lineup of professional displays. This growing partner ecosystem, which […]

SPICELAND, IND. – Draper, Inc., has announced a new partnership with a leading Pro AV manufacturer’s representative to support the company’s continued growth in Texas and three other states. Mizzen Marketing will represent Draper screens, projector lifts, AV mounts & structures, and shading solutions in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. “We’re really looking forward to […]

Draper announced the sale of its subsidiary company, Draper Europe AB, located in Halmstad, Sweden, to members of their current management team. Draper purchased Bjurab AB (now Draper Europe) in October 2002. At that time, Bjurab was a manufacturer of projection screens with sales throughout Europe. During the 19 years that Draper owned the company, Draper Europe […]

Not only will Draper be exhibiting at InfoComm 2021 this week but, the company will be heading there with two new product lines for you to see and touch! Gary was joined by Draper’s Randy Reece, who talked Foundation and Acumen. The Foundation Mounting System is aimed at dvLED installs and includes an innovative and rugged design, a complete side-trim option and […]

Draper and partners, including Mermet USA, are close to reaching the goal to raise $20,000 to provide a mobility chair to a catastrophically wounded U.S. veteran. Corporal Sue Downes is a mother of two from Tazewell, Tennessee. She sustained severe injuries while serving in a military police unit in Logar province, Afghanistan, including the loss of both of […]

Draper Inc. announced Draper Foundation, a mounting system for LED video wall installations. The FoundationMount System is designed and manufactured with two levels of adjustability. Adjustability at the wall allows it to absorb inconsistent flatness to create a flat attachment surface. The second level allows fine Z-adjustment at the panel to overcome tiny imperfections between […]

rAVe [PUBS] Coverage: Video Highlight We’re excited to bring you video coverage of many of the exhibitors at CEDIA Expo 2021! Though the show was a little smaller than usual, we were able to get some great coverage of exhibitors and booths who were able to attend in person. Below are a few highlights of […]