Dempsey Manager Saves Choking Woman

A manager from Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply was attending a community association dinner at The Meadows restaurant when a woman started choking. Kenny Altenbach noticed the woman was unable to breathe and performed the Heimlich Maneuver. After a few thrusts, a large piece of food came loose from the woman’s throat, and she began […]

Kristin Dempsey Featured on Business Radio

On August 12, 2016, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply’s 57th anniversary, Vice President Kristin Dempsey was interviewed in Scranton, PA, by Fidelity Discount & Deposit Bank, for their radio show, “Bank on Business.” Listen to the interview during which Dempsey addressed the challenges of transitioning a family business from one generation to the next. With a […]

Dempsey Recognized for Community Support

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply was recognized by the United Way with a Spirit of Caring Chairman’s Award on April 21st, 2016 at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton, PA. With this award, presented by the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, the United Way acknowledges corporations that have demonstrated exemplary commitment, above […]

Dempsey Highlighted in The Washington Post

In June 2015, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply was mentioned in The Washington Post, in an article titled, “Why are so many restaurants giving me napkins that don’t work?”

Dempsey Leads Discussion on Hygienically Clean Standard

At the March 10th, 2016, ARTA Conference in Orlando, Florida, Mark Lewis, Corporate Sales Manager for Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, teamed up with TRSA consultant and George Washington University instructor David Goldsmith, Ph.D. to discuss the Hygienically Clean Food Service Certification program. Goldsmith and Lewis outlined the advantages of the Hygienically Clean program for […]

Dempsey Highlighted for Bringing New Jobs

In a January 2016 article, The Scranton Times-Tribune recognized Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply for bringing 30 new jobs to the area due to a $10 million expansion. Although some of the investment went into the building infrastructure, much of it funded highly advanced, automated machinery needed to process the linens, uniforms, towels, and mats […]

Dempsey Unveils New Truck Graphics

What’s inside? Who hasn’t wondered that, as they pass a tractor-trailer on the highway? Well, Dempsey is giving motorists a virtual peek inside our trucks. New fleet graphics showcase different products on each side of the truck. On one side, neatly pressed tablecloths, napkins, chef coats, and kitchen towels are on display for restaurant customers. […]

Dempsey Expands Service Area Into New Jersey

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply is proud to announce an expansion of our service areas in Central and Northern New Jersey. With our acquisition of select Yankee Linen customers in Hunterdon, Somerset, Morris, and Sussex counties, we have increased our customer base in the region. From Princeton to Parsippany, Dempsey has New Jersey covered with […]

Dempsey Named “Healthiest Workplace” SAGE Award Finalist

On October 2nd, 2015, the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence. Known as the SAGE awards, this recognition highlights local businesses that are outstanding in their talent, creativity, and innovation. Dempsey was announced as a finalist in the category, “Healthy Workplace of the Year,” due […]

P.J. Dempsey Elected to TRSA Leadership Position

P.J. Dempsey, President and CEO of Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA). P.J. has served in various leadership positions for the Association, including acting as past Chairman of the Environmental Committee. The election was held during the Associations Annual Meeting in […]

Dempsey Recognized for “Successful Transition to Next Generation”

In their Father’s Day edition, Business Weekly ran an article recognizing the Dempsey family for successfully transferring Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply from the founder, Pat Dempsey, to his children, P.J. and Kristin Dempsey. The article highlighted the challenges a family business faces even while having interested, prepared successors. Pat celebrated his 80th birthday last […]

Dempsey VP Recognized for Half Century of Service

The Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) recognized Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply’s Tom Mallas for his 50 years of distinguished service to the industry at its Annual Conference in Sonoma, California. During his tenure, Mallas has been a driving force in Dempsey’s technology advancements. Also recognized for extraordinary tenure were Carmen Libassi – who retired […]

Dempsey Featured in St. Patrick’s Day Parade TV Coverage

Scranton, Pennsylvania’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place on March 15th, 2014. The Dempsey family, the Y-Guy™, and our employees and their families marched through the streets of Scranton, spreading good cheer and candy. As a result of our participation and continuing commitment to our greater community, we found ourselves featured in WBRE/WYOU’s television coverage […]

Dempsey Leadership Team Named “Entrepreneurs of the Year”

Patrick, PJ, and Kristin Dempsey have been named “Entrepreneurs of the Year” by Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania. They will be inducted into the JA Business Hall of Fame during a ceremony to be held at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, PA, on May 30th, 2014. The JA Business Hall of Fame honors […]

Unprivileged Management Training

In the May 2014 edition of the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal, P.J. Dempsey, President of Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, described the unconventional and comprehensive way in which his father prepared him for leading Dempsey into the future.

Co-Founder Patrick J. Dempsey Celebrates 80 Years

Co-founder and Chairman of the Board Pat Dempsey celebrated his 80th birthday in December 2013. To celebrate this milestone, his son and daughter, President P.J. Dempsey and Vice President Kristin Dempsey, presented him with a refurbished model of a 1960 International Metro Mite. That was the model that Pat and his brother, co-founder Dick Dempsey, […]

Pat Dempsey Honored with Distinguished Citizen Award

In a recent press release, Dempsey Uniform announced that co-founder Patrick J. Dempsey, Sr. was recognized with the Distinguished Citizen Award by the NEPA Boy Scouts of America at the Genetti Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 14th, 2013. Established by the Boy Scouts of America, the Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes the noteworthy and extraordinary […]

Dempsey Wins St. Patrick’s Parade Award

When Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place on March 9th, 2013, Dempsey unveiled its new float which included a 10′ inflatable washing machine that blew out real bubbles and – a parade first – three 10′ helium balloons! It was a true family event, complete with the Dempsey family, the Y-Guy, and employees and […]

Dempsey Parade Float Awarded “Most Beautiful” for Third Year

For the third straight year, Dempsey’s float in the Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade was awarded “Most Beautiful Float.” The float’s theme was “Clean & Green,” reflecting Dempsey’s commercial laundry operation that cleans uniforms, linens, and floor mats in a green, environmentally-friendly way. The Dempsey family, more than 100 employees and their family members, and […]