General Info:
The History of J.S. Vila Co, Inc In 1884, Joseph Sabau Vila, an immigrant from Spain, founded J.S. Vila Co in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a regional distributor of dyes and chemicals to the textile industry. The family business was originally located in a storefront building on Front Street, and as the business grew, the Vila family moved their operation to Callowhill Street. Stanley Thachrah purchased the business from Joe Sala Vila, a descendant of Joseph Sabau, in the 1950's. He continued to expand the business until 1969, at which time, he sold the company to John C.H. Dempsey. John brought 40 years of related experience from CIBA GEIGY. He eventually incorporated the business and relocated it to the Frankford section of Philadelphia. His son, John C. Dempsey, later partnered with his father to operate J.S. Vila Co. Inc Several years later, John C. Dempsey III, grandson of John C.H. joined the company. In 1995, John C. Dempsey III acquired the company from his father. John's expertise in the industry allowed him to expand into other markets. J.S. Vila continues to specialize in dyes and auxilary's for textiles, while also being a major national distributor for the dyes that go into paints, lubricants, plastics, adhesives, car care products, water and tracers.