Empire’s original president and owner started developing his expertise in laundry equipment distributorship sales, management and ownership in 1982. Empire Laundry Machinery prides itself on serving Central, Western, and Southern Tier New York with the same ethics and professionalism that defines the history of the brand: An unmatched work ethic, quality craftsmanship, and professional integrity. In 2021, Empire Machinery and Laundry was purchased by the Kukuvka family starting a new generation for Empire Machinery and Laundry. With the orignial owner Gerry Hendershot on staff, Empire Machinery & Laundry continues to serve Upstate New York with the same customers service and installation quality as it always has.