Delta History

In 1971, Delta founder James A. Barry embarked on a business venture built on a foundation of innovation and integrity. His dynamic business sense and vision turned an unprofitable company of 8 employees and 1800 square feet of space into a successful company of over 200 employees and 135,000 square feet of space.

Delta’s history began as a result of a merger between two companies: one a designer and builder of dental equipment and the other a custom designer and builder of electronic equipment. After the merger, the design and manufacturing focus transitioned to switches for select niche markets, mainly lawn and garden equipment. Switches became a significant segment of Delta’s overall business, and the line extended to include sealed switches for marine outboard motors.

In 1998, Mr. Barry studied with W. Edward Deming to understand how he could implement Deming’s management principles to increase business effectiveness. Deming’s theories were applied within the business, and Delta received certification to the QS-9000 quality management system. In addition, a highly successful transformational leadership program was launched, making Delta a leader in quality. In 2001, the company achieved ISO 9001 certification and continued to innovate, offering an expanded line of switches and electronics including: hourmeters, control modules, display units, mini-modules and custom electronic solutions. Delta continued to grow into a third product division, wireless/RF. The FreeRein® Wireless Control line offers the convenience of remote operation for motor control applications.

Delta Systems® remains a privately held, vertically integrated corporation providing quality assurance at each step of the design and manufacturing process. The Quality Management System incorporates Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and supports production part approval process requirements (PPAP). As an American-based business Delta offers the flexibility to quickly and efficiently deliver customized modifications, economical solutions and comprehensive customer support.

Delta is a full-service designer and manufacturer, providing a diverse array of services in addition to products. Extensive capabilities enable Delta to provide turnkey solutions and collaborative support in areas such as: engineering and design, program management, surface mount technology, value-added molding, tooling, stamping, packaging and product validation.

Committed to low-cost solutions, Delta’s processes incorporate lean manufacturing principles. Raw materials are sourced from domestic and offshore suppliers to provide world-class quality at a competitive price. Two high-speed surface mount assembly lines with state-of-the-art process controls are capable of 44,000 to 52,500 placements per hour. They have the versatility to handle 80 to 156 pick positions and the ability to accept a wide range of components. Software includes line setup verification, traceability to the component level and real-time inventory control. Additional competencies include two automated PCB inspection machines, selective soldering, printing, injection molding and in-house molding.

Delta has evolved into a company that provides solutions to a variety of industries and types of applications. You’ll find Delta products on equipment in construction, golf and turf, agriculture, marine, lawn and garden, material handling, airport ground vehicles, power sports and school buses. From concept to delivery, the Delta team collaborates with customers to provide rugged and reliable solutions that enhance their products to fit their market needs.