Riekes Equipment Receives 2022 MHEDA Most Valued Partner Award
OMAHA, NE (01/05/2021) – For the twelfth consecutive year, since the award’s inception, Riekes Equipment has earned the Most Valuable Partner MVP Award from the industry’s trade association, Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA).
Award recipients must satisfy a rigorous set of criteria with less than 10% of the association’s membership earning the award. As a 2022 MVP, Riekes Equipment has successfully demonstrated a commitment to business excellence, professionalism and good stewardship.
“Receiving this prestigious award 12 years in a row validates our commitment to our partners, customers, and employees,” said Pete Womack, Vice President of Sales and MHEDA Board Member. “We are inspired to continue growing solid relationships with our partners, providing exceptional service to our customers and developing growth opportunities for our employees.”
To qualify for the annual MVP Award companies are required to provide evidence of their commitment to their partners in business including their customers, employees, and suppliers. They must satisfy criteria in the following important areas:
- Industry Advocacy
- Customer Service
- Safety Practices
- Business Networking
- Continuing Education
- Business Best Practices
“Achieving the MVP Award demonstrates a company wide effort to maintain the highest business standards, customer service, employee development and commitment to the betterment of the material handling industry. MHEDA is very proud of our award-winning members.” Ted Spring, President of Springer Equipment Co., Inc. and 2021 MHEDA Chairman.
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RIEKES EQUIPMENT COMPANY- Founded in 1936, Riekes Equipment is an industry leader in material handling and warehouse solutions. Riekes offers warehouse solutions including automation, forklifts, racking, hoist and crane products and fleet management services, as well as parts and service for all brands of lift equipment, aerial lifts, docks, and other warehouse equipment. Riekes plays an important role in finding effective solutions for warehouses, service departments and distribution centers. Riekes is an authorized Hyster and Yale forklift dealer headquartered in Omaha, NE with locations throughout the Midwest. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions and unrivaled service. For more information, visit www.RiekesEquipment.com
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) is the premier trade association dedicated to serving all segments of the material handling business community. MHEDA represents close 600 companies in the material handling equipment business. Located in suburban Chicago, the association provides services to companies seeking to improve their business through education, networking, benchmarking and best practices. For more information, visit www.mheda.org.
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