Riekes Equipment Nails Dealer of Excellence Award Again

Omaha, NE (5/8/2020) – Riekes Equipment is proud to announce its recognition by Yale Materials Handling Corporation with the 2019 Dealer of Excellence award. This annual award honors Yale Dealers that have exhibited focused leadership and continue to drive their customers to the highest level of performance in all functional areas of materials handling.

“Although we have gotten this award for 23 years, that never changes its significance. It is a testament to our employees’ dedication to provide the best customer experience in the industry,” said Duncan Murphy, President.

To receive the Dealer of Excellence award, Yale dealers must meet rigorous business practice standards and performance criteria which are assessed and modified annually to ensure alignment with evolving customer expectations and heightened industry demands.

“Every year, the Dealer of Excellence recipients demonstrate their willingness to enhance capabilities and commitment to the safety of their associates, while meeting the increasingly demanding recognition criteria,” said Bob Sattler, Vice President of Dealer Business Development at Yale. “The consistency in which they stand out amongst a talented network of dealers is remarkable.”

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