Quakertown, PA – November 08, 2023 – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Demco Automation as one of the 858 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. Demco Automation earned the gold award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
This year, the company is recognized as one of only 23 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “For the fourth time, we are honored to receive this award from the U.S. Department of Labor.” says Stephen Maund, President & CEO of Demco Automation. “Our team includes military veterans from multiple branches of the Armed Forces. Their mission-critical experiences continue to be an asset to our customers and the overall success of our operation in advanced-technology.”
Demco Automation joins 858 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service. Recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages. More than 1,600 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.
About Demco Automation: Demco Automation is a leading supplier of industrial robotics and automated manufacturing systems to technology-based industry sectors. The company has grown to service customers throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Known for its experience in developing modular automation systems and robotics for industrial processes, Demco designs and manufactures all products within its Quakertown, PA facility. Customers include manufacturers of medical devices, aerospace, defense, electronics, automotive, consumer products, commercial/industrial products, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and bio-technology.
About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program: The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2024. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov. There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.
