History
When we say that we are always pioneering, we really mean it. From the inception of Delta Millworks in 1985, to our ambitious plans for the future, we never have rested on our laurels.
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1985
Delta Millworks was founded in Austin (in the same building we work from today) by Bob Davis, with a focus on Architectural Millwork & Reclaimed Longleaf Pine.
Read More: Delta’s History is Rooted in Reclaimed Longleaf Pine
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1994
Exclusively using Longleaf Pine, Delta Millworks provided the architectural millwork for a 4-year restoration of the Texas State Capitol.
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2007
The Delta team begins experimenting with burning wood using a torch, unaware we were reviving the traditional Japanese technique of burning wood, shou-sugi-ban.
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2010
Delta Millworks introduces the architectural and design community to modern shou-sugi-ban and sells our first shou-sugi-ban cladding job.
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2015
Delta Millworks continues to experiment with wood and introduces modified woods to our product offerings, applying unique finishes and forming key partnerships with suppliers of sustainable, durable timber like Accoya, which offers the gold standard for exterior cladding performance.
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2022
Delta introduces a collection of thermally modified wood products, offering distinct colors and textures applied to sustainable wood species sourced in North America and from FSC certified forests.
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2023
Delta partners with Lunawood to introduce a collection of premilled and prefinished ThermoWood Spruce products. With Lunawood ThermoWood, Delta is able to offer exceptional value with durable, sustainable material from PEFC certified Nordic forests.
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2025
Delta Millworks celebrates 40 years in business. Delta Millworks ships worldwide, collaborating with top architects, designers, and builders who value wood as a renewable, enduring building material. The company continues to push the boundaries of clean wood technology, focusing on sustainably sourced, factory-finished wood while staying true to its origins in reclaimed and repurposed materials.
