News & Announcements

There is always lots going on 

How Heat Affects Your Operations… And What to do About it.
July 17, 2019

Ahh, it’s finally here! After a long, cold winter, summer has finally arrived. Now is the time to prepare for rising temperatures. Heat and humidity conspire to work against you.…

National Forklift Safety Day 2019
June 11, 2019

Today, June 11th is National Forklift Safety Day. Don’t forget these key things to keep your team safe. READY Complete Training & Wear Safety Clothing Only trained and certified operators may use…

Riekes Receives “Nebraska’s Safest Companies” Award
May 23, 2019

The Celebration of Safety is an annual event hosted by the National Safety Council, Nebraska to recognize companies and individuals who don’t take shortcuts with their safety. At this year’s…

Yale Robotic Lift Truck Honored for Innovation
March 23, 2019

As supply chain operations are pressured with increasingly rigorous fulfillment requirements and problems with labor availability and turnover, they need solutions capable of delivering productivity, dependability and reduced total cost…

Yale Recognizes 2018 Dealers of Excellence
March 14, 2019

Yale Materials Handling Corporation is excited to recognize its top performing dealers with the 2018 Dealer of Excellence award. This award honors Yale® dealers that have exhibited focused leadership and…

Hyster Announces End Rider Series with Industry-Exclusive Features
March 1, 2019

Hyster Announces End Rider Series with Industry-Exclusive Features Greenville, N.C. (March 5, 2019) – The materials handling industry is ever-changing with new technologies being introduced in increasingly shorter intervals. The new Hyster® End…

Riekes Equipment & Bublitz Material Handling Merge to Better Serve the Midwest Market
February 14, 2019

Kansas City, MO (2/8/2018) – Riekes Equipment and Bublitz Material Handling officially announce their merger. The merger is effective today and the companies will combine business operations in the coming year.…

Yale Announces New End Rider Pallet Truck
February 6, 2019

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2019) – Yale Materials Handling Corporation announces the debut of its new end rider pallet truck series, designed to help operations boost labor efficiency and increase throughput…

You are Working with an Award-Winning Company!
January 22, 2019

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association, is pleased to announce Riekes Equipment is one of only 43 companies who earned the 2019 MVP Award.  The prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award…

Configuring Warehouse Space Can Be Challenging
September 26, 2018

One of the most common warehouse challenges is space. Regardless of what type of space you are designing, well-executed storage, receiving and shipping spaces improve efficiency and make companies more…

Riekes Partners with Task Forklifts
September 5, 2018

Riekes is pleased to announce to a partnership with TASK Forklifts, an Australian based material handling company. TASK has a business strategy that combines distribution, manufacturing, and an integrated process…

Riekes Equipment Receives 2017 Dealer of Excellence Award
April 18, 2018

Riekes Equipment received the prestigious Yale Dealer of Excellence Award for the 13th consecutive year.  This award, bestowed by Yale Materials Handling Corporation for top-performing dealers, recognizes superior performance in…

Deciding on the Right Forklift for Your Business
March 14, 2018

Deciding on The Right Forklift for Your Business Investing in a forklift can be a difficult decision. With so many options out there, how do you decide which is right…

Deciding When to Rent or Buy a Forklift
January 26, 2018

When deciding between renting and buying, there are lots of things to consider. Your best solution will depend a lot on the specifics of your operation. Things like fleet flexibility,…

Riekes Equipment Receives 2018 MHEDA Most Valuable Partner (MVP) Award
November 10, 2017

Omaha, NE (11/10/2017) – Riekes Equipment has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for 2018. This is the seventh consecutive year, since the award’s inception, that Riekes…

Is Your Forklift OSHA Compliant? Eight Point Checklist For Safe and Compliant Forks
October 22, 2017

At Riekes Equipment, safety is our top priority and a key focus for us when it comes to helping our customers. For this reason, we beg the question: Is your…