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PJ Dempsey, TRSA Chair, was featured in Textile Services magazine.

In his role as TRSA’s new Chair, PJ Dempsey spoke with Textile Services Senior Editor Jack Morgan to discuss the future of the linen, uniform, and facility services industry and how TRSA can better support operators. Carrying on the legacy of his father, Patrick J. Dempsey, who spent decades implementing and sharing ideas from industry […]

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Dempsey Uniform was featured in Total Food Service Magazine’s June 2026 Issue.

The article highlights how Dempsey Uniform’s modern approach to restaurant uniform and linen rental services can positively impact employee morale, brand identity, cost control, and the guest experience. Mark Lewis, our Director of Business Development, was interviewed by the publication and elaborated on a variety of important topics, including: Real-time RFID tracking for inventory overview […]

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Announcing the Patrick J. Dempsey Memorial Scholarship

In 2026, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply acquired Capital Uniform Services, expanding our service south along the Hudson River from Hyde Park to Yonkers. A key driver of the region’s bustling restaurant scene is Hyde Park’s prestigious Culinary Institute of America. Over the years, their talented graduates have made their mark around the world, including […]

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PJ Dempsey, President of Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, has been elected the 69th TRSA Board Chair.

Founded in 1912, TRSA is the National Association of the Textile Rental Services Industry. The international organization builds and promotes a stronger, safer, and more environmentally conscious community within the industry through advocacy, education, certification, research, benchmarking, and information sharing. Members provide products and services that enhance the image of manufacturers, service providers, healthcare facilities, […]

Our Online Customer Portal Delivers Valuable Invoice and Account Data.

To help keep your business running smoothly, our Online Customer Portal provides the details you need to make informed, timely decisions. Here at Dempsey, our tenured team works hard to deliver the best possible customer experience. We continue to invest in technologies that help us build healthy, long-term relationships and believe that transparency is the […]

5 Reasons Why Employee Uniforms Should Include Outdoor Jackets

1. Professional Appearance Providing team members with attractive, quality jackets gives your crew a crisp, clean, professional look, a benefit that helps you put your best foot forward with customers, prospects, and vendors. Without proper uniform outerwear, employees will either suffer the effects of weather and its consequences or don their own personal jackets as […]

Dempsey President PJ Dempsey Elected TRSA Treasurer

At the Textile Rental Services Association’s 109th Annual Conference in Nashville, PJ Dempsey, President of Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply and TRSA Board member, was elected to the role of Treasurer. Over the years, PJ has been actively involved with TRSA as a leader and an advocate in helping elevate the organization’s value and contributions […]

Dempsey Announces COSTARS Supplier Status

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply is pleased to announce our status as an Approved COSTARS Uniform Supplier. COSTARS, a Cooperative Purchasing Program established by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS), frees public procurement units from time-consuming bidding processes, cutting through the red tape and streamlining their ability to purchase uniform rentals and other services from […]

In 2019, Dempsey Celebrates 60 Year Anniversary!

Can you believe it? Dempsey is celebrating our 60th year in 2019, and we are proud and thankful for everything we have achieved as a family and as a company! Our network of clients who have become family and friends to us over the years have all been so delightful and supportive, and we would […]

Dempsey Proudly Supports our Community Committee

At Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, we believe in making each coming day better than it is today, both in our work environment and our communities. We are proud to support our employee-run Community Committee. The committee plans fun events to help brighten up the work day, as well as raise funds for local charities […]

Dempsey Recognized as a PPL Energy-Efficient Business

In October 2018, PPL Electric Utilities recognized Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply as part of their PPL Electric Utilities Excellence in Energy Efficiency Program, honoring Dempsey’s recent energy-saving efforts and accomplishments throughout its production facilities. According to PPL Electric Utilities, “Saving energy is good for your business and the community, that’s why we’re giving out […]

Dempsey Achieves Hygienically Clean Certification

The Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) has announced that Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply has achieved certification in the Hygienically Clean Certification Program. Hygienically Clean Certification recognizes a company’s commitment to cleanliness through third-party biological testing and inspection. A growing number of businesses are highly conscientious about the sanitation of their work practices and processes. […]

Dempsey Recognized as Innovation Leader

The Times Leader newspaper, headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, has recognized Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply as an innovation leader in Northeast Pennsylvania. Their article highlighted the technologies Dempsey’s using to improve product quality, like scanners that detect stains on napkins, and increase sustainability, like wash technology that reduces water consumption. The reporter also wrote about […]

Considering a New Career? 5 Reasons to Work for Dempsey

Are you looking to start a career? Maybe you’re looking to change your current career path? The commercial linen and uniform industry could be for you! When you were little, you probably didn’t dream about someday working in the commercial linen and uniform industry, but you definitely should have. Check out some of the best […]

Does Laundry Certification Matter? Yes…since 1935.

Where does my laundry go? How clean is the laundry facility? Will my uniforms and linens be hygienically cleaned? Customers have asked the Dempsey family these questions for more than 75 years. The easiest way to allay these concerns for our customers is with third party laundry certification. Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply is one […]

Dempsey Achieves Hygienically Clean Food Service Certification

The Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) recently announced that Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply has achieved certification in the Hygienically Clean Food Service Certification Program. The program is considered the industry standard for producing hygienically clean reusable textiles for use in the food service industry. Hygienically Clean Food Service Certification recognizes Dempsey’s commitment to cleanliness […]

Dempsey Awarded “Merchant of the Year”

In June 2017, the Borough of Highspire, Pennsylvania, awarded Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Merchant of the Year for going “beyond the call of duty to make this community a better place to live.” From its Highspire location, Dempsey has serviced Central Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York, with uniform rental and linen services for […]

Dempsey Wins CCJ “Five Flashiest Fleets” Award

The Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) has recognized excellence in fleet graphics design and execution for almost thirty years. Among CCJ’s Five Flashiest Fleets winners for 2016 was Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply. According to CCJ, fleet graphics tell your customers and the motoring public more about your company and the services you provide, and the […]