Reinke works to perfect manufacturing process for irrigation systems

Kristen Sindelar
Sep 27, 2024
Sep 27, 2024

Reinke 3.JPG — Full-sized Reinke irrigation systems were on display at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island during the second week of September.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar

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Since introducing the Electrogator center pivot irrigation system over 50 years ago, Reinke Manufacturing has been flooding the irrigation industry with its mechanical and technological advancements.

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Reinke 1.JPG — Chris Roth, president of Reinke Manufacturing, was excited to share the company’s news at Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10. Reinke Manufacturing is investing $12 million investment to modernize and automate the manufacturing facilities in Deshler, Neb.
Midwest Messenger photo by Kristen Sindelar

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Reinke 2.jpg — Reinke Manufacturing will have the ability to fabricate “perfect” pivots thanks to a system upgrade with 19 robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Photo courtesy of Reinke Manufacturing Co, Inc.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.