Since its founding in 1972, Delphi Glass has been synonymous with art glass supplies in the Lansing area. Four decades later, the company’s reach is global.
“Ninety percent of our business is online,” said Lisa Parks, general manager of Delphi for the past 10 years. “Of that, about 10 percent is international. We ship to 87 different countries.”
Stained glass, fusing, mosaic, glass jewelry and more—if it has to do with glass and creativity, chances are you’ll find the materials at Delphi. And if you’d like to learn, Delphi Creative Center offers beginning, intermediate and advanced classes in various glass skills.
The company built and moved to its Delhi Township location in 1996, and last appeared in Our Town nine years ago. A lot of good things have happened at Delphi since then.
“We’ve added 10,000 square feet to our building,” Lisa said, “and our three new classrooms just passed inspection. It’s very exciting.” The company has also added a box machine that makes sized-to-order corrugated boxes on demand. This ensures that the shipping box for each order is appropriately sized—a move that is more environmentally
friendly as well as cost effective. Delphi will also produce custom boxes for other companies, Lisa added.
April is Art Glass Month, and Delphi is celebrating by holding art glass competitions at its Creativity Center and online. Stop by the store or visit the website to view the entries and perhaps become inspired!
Delphi Glass Creativity Center is at 3380 East Jolly Road, Lansing, 394-4631, www.delphiglass.com.