Delande History

  • 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