About Us
History and business highlights:
- In business and in Salem / Peabody for almost 100 years!
- Delande Supply is family-owned and operated... now in it's FIFTH generation
- Founded in 1918 by Ovila Delande and his son, Arthur W. Delande, Sr.
- The Delande Supply Company was originally a plumbing business which evolved
into converting gas fixtures to electric lights
- Original location: 1918-1955 Lafayette Street, downtown Salem
- 1955 moved to 22 New Derby St.
- 1984 - Present, moved the wholesale division to a new 27,500 sq. ft. warehouse in Peabody. Delande Lighting remains in Salem at 22 New Derby St.
- Easy access, large inventory, and current location for the contractor and electrical departments.
Current Delande family owners:
- David Delande -- Great grandson of founder Ovila Delande
- Rick Delande -- Great grandson of founder Ovila Delande
- Lee Delande McMath -- Great granddaughter of founder Ovila Delande
- Susan Delande Kelley -- Great granddaughter of founder Ovila Delande
- Kristen Johnson -- Great, great granddaughter of founder Ovila Delande
- Matt Delande -- Great, great grandson of founder Ovila Delande
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