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On April 4th, 2025 Delta Millworks opened its doors to architects, designers, builders, and friends for the celebration of the company’s milestone 40th anniversary. What began in 1985 as a small, family-run mill reclaiming historic Longleaf Pine has grown into an industry leader in sustainably sourced, high-performance wood products. At the heart of the festivities: panels, product demos, and thoughtful conversations underscoring Delta’s deep roots in craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovation.
All About Wood
The full-day event kicked off with a tour of our East Austin mill, giving guests an inside look at Delta’s process of transforming raw wood into finished product. Attendees then headed to breakout sessions on advanced wood technologies, including acetylated wood by Accoya and thermally modified woods presented by Lunawood. These sessions—each offering CES credits—highlighted Delta’s ongoing commitment to clean wood technology and education.
The sessions were followed by two in-depth panel discussions. The first, Wood and Architecture: Sustainability, Beauty, and High Performance, brought together Katherine Chia of Desai Chia, Todd Kennedy of CCY Architects, John Riordan of Olson Kundig, and Meryati Blackwell of Marlon Blackwell Architects, moderated by Dezeen’s US Editor, Ben Dreith.
To hear more from the panelists, read the recap in Dezeen.
The afternoon panel, Built to Last: Craft Meets Modern Architecture, shifted the focus to builders and design-build firms, with insights from Colega Architects, Discovery Builders, and New West Builders. The conversation was moderated by Delta CEO Robbie Davis and Technical Director Barret Kruggel, reinforcing Delta’s collaborative ethos and its reputation for supporting projects from concept to installation.
A Look to the Future
The day culminated with a sneak peek of Delta’s forthcoming facility, dubbed Delta 2.0, in Wimberley, Texas. Presented by Pollen Architecture and Blackland Collaborative, the new mill represents the next chapter in Delta’s mission to increase output, research capabilities, and sustainable practices.
Live music and a Shou Sugi Ban demonstration accompanied by capped off the event in a nod to Delta’s pioneering role in bringing the Japanese charring technique to the U.S. back in 2007. As Robbie Davis noted, “The future of wood is bright. Our goal has always been to create products that stand the test of time.”
