About | Del-Tho Industries

Three Generations and Counting...

Del-Tho Industries started with a handshake deal to supply cartons to the Los Angeles produce market back in 1959. This family owned company has spanned three generations while providing 55 years of service to become one of the largest distributors of corrugated cartons in California.

Tony DeLellis, Sr.
- Founder

Tony's son Anthony, Jr. (Tony Jr.) began working at Del-Tho in 1974 after graduating from Stanford University with an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and then from the UCLA Business School with a Master's in Business Administration. Tony Jr. developed managerial skills and business acumen during his early career with TRW and Marshall Industries, before taking a leadership position at Del-Tho. Under Tony Jr.'s leadership, Del-Tho grew into one of the largest distributors of corrugated cartons in California.

Tony DeLellis, Jr.
- Second Generation

Tony's son Anthony, Jr. (Tony Jr.) began working at Del-Tho in 1974 after graduating from Stanford University with an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and then from the UCLA Business School with a Master's in Business Administration. Tony Jr. developed managerial skills and business acumen during his early career with TRW and Marshall Industries, before taking a leadership position at Del-Tho. Under Tony Jr.'s leadership, Del-Tho grew into one of the largest distributors of corrugated cartons in California.

Tom DeLellis
- Third Generation

Tony Jr.'s son Tom DeLellis, also a UCLA Bruin alum, began working at Del-Tho as a truck driver in 1994. Tom was promoted to warehouse manager, and then moved into the office to round out his training in daily operations. After years of working under the guidance of both his grandfather and father, Tom is now Del-Tho's President, and continues the family tradition as an active salesman and manager. Tom carries on the commitment to excellent customer service upon which Tony Sr. founded this company.

Our People

We work as a family.

Del-tho started as a one man business in 1959, and has grown into a small family business. We continue to grow and believe everyone who works here is part of the “family.” This spirit extends to our customers, many of whom we’ve worked with for more than 40 years.