About Us
Since 1959, The Screen Works® has been proudly designing, manufacturing, and assembling premium large-format projection screens right here in Chicago, IL. Built on more than six decades of innovation, we remain a steadfast American manufacturer—a true reflection of Chicago craftsmanship and ingenuity.
Our legacy of craftsmanship and reliability continues to grow and as of 2025, The Screen Works is under new ownership—bringing a renewed focus on innovation, flexibility, and true partnership with our clients. Read about it here.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Screen Works
When was The Screen Works founded?
1959, with over six decades of innovation in projection screens.
Where are your projection screens made?
100% manufactured and assembled in Chicago, IL, USA.
Why is U.S. manufacturing important to you?
Control of quality, faster turnaround, and support of American suppliers.
What industries do you serve?
Events & staging, AV rental, corporate, education, houses of worship, museums, and more.
How are you different from Da-Lite, Stumpfl, and Draper?
Made in the USA, faster custom turnaround, guaranteed replacement surfaces for competitor frames, professional cleaning services competitors don’t offer.
What makes your screens last longer?
Aerospace-grade aluminum frames, reinforced corners, hand-stitched borders, premium tensioning, and surfaces that resist sagging over years of use.
Why do AV professionals trust The Screen Works?
Decades of reliability, ease of setup, unparalleled customer service, and products designed with input from rental/staging pros.
Do you provide personal support?
Yes, every call is answered by our Chicago team — never a call center or chatbot.
What if I’m not sure which screen is right?
Our experts guide you through size, aspect ratio, and surface selection to avoid costly mistakes.
Do you work with international customers?
Yes, we ship worldwide and support global AV rental companies.
What innovations has The Screen Works introduced?
E-Z Fold® tool-free frames, Stager’s Choice® hybrid frames, custom-engineered oversized builds, and ongoing advances in acoustically transparent and borderless screens.
How do you support sustainability?
Durable products designed for years of use, reusable rental inventory, and recycling options for old surfaces.
What Sets Us Apart:
Unrivaled toughness
Our screens are built to withstand the rigors of real-world use—tougher, longer-lasting, and more reliable than the rest.
Best Value
We cut no corners in quality while maintaining competitive pricing—proving that you don’t need to overspend for exceptional projection surfaces.
Made in Chicago
From the surface coatings to the frame assembly, every step of our process happens under one roof—our dedication to in-house craftsmanship ensures total quality control you can trust.