Entrepreneurs Hub has advised Guthrie Douglas on the sale to US manufacturer Draper Inc.Guthrie Douglas, which makes bespoke automated shading solutions for buildings, said the sale of 60 per cent of its business will help it to grow in the US. Guthrie Douglas has sold 60 per cent of its business to US manufacturer Draper Inc.(Image: Guthrie Douglas)Andrew Kitching, managing director of Guthrie Douglas, said: "Over the last 40 years we have grown the company from a small family-run business into the global market leader it is today and this is the next step in our evolution. “Draper Inc is a partner whose ambition, expertise and integrity match our own. "I have no doubt that together we will achieve unparalleled growth for the company in the years to come.”Chris Broome, president of Draper Inc, said: "We’re excited to welcome Guthrie Douglas to the Draper family. "This partnership gives us the opportunity to bring their solutions to the US market while supporting their continued growth globally.