THE BEST COMPANIES CHOOSE THE BEST VENDORS
Rely on Dempsey and get ready to shine.
Three reasons why top companies choose us…
FAMILY OWNED
We’ll treat you like one of the family.
TECHNOLOGY
Our Technology = Seamless Service
REPUTATION
Our excellent reputation is earned.
MEET THE DEMPSEY FAMILY
Generations of Family Ownership…
Meet PJ Dempsey
As the President of Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, PJ establishes the company’s strategic vision and drives operational excellence in our facilities and in the field. His strong focus on employee satisfaction and retention has created a team of dedicated associates who are equally driven to satisfy and retain our customers. Prior to assuming his leadership role, PJ had trained extensively in all areas of the operation and had personally opened two of our facilities.
PJ serves on the Board of Directors for the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) and on the Board of Directors for the CSC Network, the national association of independent laundries. He earned his B.S. from Lehigh University and an M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University. PJ and his wife Kristen are the parents of four boys.
PJ Dempsey, President
Meet Kristin Dempsey
As the Vice President of Dempsey, Kristin leads sales, human resources, and information technology. She has trained in all areas of Dempsey’s operation, including spending a year in route service and serving as the General Manager of our Sunbury, PA facility.
In addition to serving on the uniform industry’s National Board, she has been active on various marketing committees. Kristin earned her B.S. in Engineering from Princeton University. She and her husband, Tom, are the parents of two girls.
Kristin Dempsey
In Memoriam
Patrick J. Dempsey concluded his legacy-filled life at age 91 on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Karen Bewick Dempsey, who died in June 2024. Cherishing his memory are six children and 14 grandchildren.
In October 1958, Pat and his brother, Dick, began constructing Dempsey Linen Supply on Clay Avenue in Dunmore. They opened for business on August 10, 1959, with only one delivery route and four employees. Focused on operational excellence and exceptional customer service, Pat and Dick grew the company together successfully for decades.
Long active in his industry, Pat earned its highest and most prestigious honor in 2011, the TRSA Lifetime Achievement Award. At his passing, the industry association celebrated him as “A Gentleman and an Innovator.”
Continued…
Patrick J. Dempsey, Sr.
Your confidence in us is well placed.
Two years in a row, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply was named one of the “Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania”. High levels of employee satisfaction have led to increased customer satisfaction, a development that has fueled our growth. Since its founding, Dempsey has become a leading uniform and linen supplier, servicing six states in the Mid-Atlantic region. Dempsey has been designated one of the “Top 40 Fastest Growing Businesses” in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
An innovator in our industry, Dempsey has always invested in the most opportune technologies. In our market, we were the first rental company to utilize handheld computers. We are among a select few organizations that employ automated linen inventory tracking. Plus, we are the ONLY one using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips to improve uniform tracking. Dempsey is committed to leveraging technologies that control our customers’ costs and enhance their service experience.
Over the past five years, Dempsey has enjoyed rapid growth, the result of thoughtful planning and execution by our highly experienced management team. Strong banking relationships that fostered a series of five strategic acquisitions have allowed us to welcome hundreds of new customers and enhance existing relationships. As a member of the CSC Network, the nation’s largest alliance of independent launderers, Dempsey enjoys unsurpassed buying power and access to key benchmark metrics.
Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply is committed to environmental stewardship and the conservation of the earth’s natural resources. Our goals include reducing the direct and indirect impact of our company through leadership by example, recycling textiles and conserving resources wherever possible. While working to achieve these goals, Dempsey has emerged as a leading influencer in both the textile rental industry and our local community. View more information about our sustainable practices.
The uniform and linen supply business is about more than delivering products. It’s about delivering on promises, which is exactly what Dempsey has done since 1959. Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply is a local, independent supplier with active, family ownership. As independent market research has proven, independently-owned textile rental companies outperform the national chains in the areas of fair billing, product quality, service, personnel, and value for cost.
Continuing a legacy of service
Founded in 1959 by brothers Patrick and Richard Dempsey, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply was a logical outgrowth of their father’s towel and coverall supply business, established thirty-six years earlier. Today, Patrick’s son, PJ, and his daughter, Kristin, lead the company.
Dempsey Uniform is a highly respected industry leader.
