InfoComm 2026 has just begun, and already, it’s a variety of AV innovations. The show featured new product launches, next-level innovations and even a few surprise announcements. At this year’s show, we changed our awards structure and this year’s winners were chosen by a panel of judges. It’s difficult to choose from such a variety […]

I sat down with Joseph Burke, ProAV market director at Draper, and Grant Wylie, Foundation Mounts product manager, to talk about Draper’s decision to unify and simplify its mounting portfolio under the Foundation brand. During this videocast, we discussed the company’s strategy behind the rebrand, how it aims to make product selection easier for integrators […]

Draper announced the launch of its new Versa Clarion fixed frame screen. The company said the screen provides strength and performance for fixed screens in hospitality and education. The product’s base frame is constructed of 1.5-inch square extruded aluminum. Draper said its engineers have developed a simple assembly process that requires less labor and time. […]

Draper announces that its Foundation ONE LED Mount is now shipping. The company said the product provides installers with a cost-effective alternative to cheaply made mounts. “Foundation ONE has generated a lot of excitement since we first announced it last month,” said Joe Burke, AV consultant relations and AVMS projects at Draper. “We’re excited to […]

Draper has launched Foundation ONE, a new LED wall mounting solution designed to make installations faster, simpler and more economical for integrators. The Foundation ONE system is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to manufacturer-specific LED mounts and other mounting solutions, particularly in environments where wall flatness can complicate installation. Draper said the system allows installers […]

Draper announced it has rebranded its AV Mounts & Structures portfolio as the Foundation AV Structures & Mounts line, a shift the company says reflects both market growth and its increased investment in the category. The lineup includes standard and custom mounting solutions for LED and LCD displays. “When we first entered this market a […]

Draper, Inc., is delighted to announce the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Guthrie Douglas. Established in 1981 in Warwickshire, UK, Guthrie Douglas is a family business and a team of specialist engineers focused on creating specialty shading systems for extraordinary spaces. The GD product range is known globally as the market-leading, reliable solution for […]

ProSource, the largest consumer electronics group in the United States, has announced the addition of Draper as a new vendor partner. Draper At Home is a division of Draper, Inc., a leading manufacturer of roller shades located in Spiceland, Indiana. With U.S.-based manufacturing and industry-best lead times, Draper At Home offers exceptional quality without delays. […]

Draper announced it has acquired the majority shareholding in Guthrie Douglas (GD), a family-owned business and a team of engineers focused on creating specialty shading systems. In addition to acquiring a majority stake in GD, Draper is investing in a growth plan for the company, with significant investments to be made across the business—from sales […]

Draper is reintroducing its Acrobat AV lift, a ceiling-mounted system capable of suspending up to 1,000 pounds of audiovisual equipment. The lift can accommodate a range of products, including projection screens, lighting fixtures, speakers and LED video walls. Draper says the Acrobat is available as a complete assembly or in select subassemblies for custom installations […]

Draper, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the Pro AV marketplace, has entered a partnership with Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group. Ellipsys launched in 2023 as a buying group specifically designed for the needs of today’s systems integrators. “We’re excited by the growth opportunity with Ellipsys,” said Kevin Barlow, CTS-D, Director of Sales – Pro AV for […]

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 […]