Riekes Wins Omaha Chamber Business Excellence Award in Innovation
Recognized for Advancing Innovation in Material Handling
We're excited to announce that Riekes Equipment has been selected as a winner of the Omaha Chamber Business Excellence Award - in the innovation category.
This award celebrates businesses that are pushing boundaries, challenging norms and creating meaningful impact in their industries. For us, that recognition centers around one of the most powerful tools: the Riekes Discovery Center.
We're honored to be recognized by the Omaha Chamber and proud to contribute to a community that values innovation, progress and excellence.
Innovation on Display: The Discovery Center
Our 9,000-square-foot Discovery Center is more than a showroom - it's a hands-on environment packed with cutting-edge warehouse and automation solutions designed to help customers reimagine what's possible.
The space showcases:
- Smart automation systems
- Custom racking and storage designs
- Conveyor and robotic integrations
- Advanced lift truck technologies
Here, customers don't just see innovation - they interact with it. The Discovey Center gives teams a chance to visualize, test and plan solutions that directly impact their operations.
Want to see if for yourself?
Contact us to schedule a walkthrough and explore the possibilities inside the Discovery Center.
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