Reinke invests $12M to automate its irrigation manufacturing plant in Nebraska 

Reinke invests $12M to automate its irrigation manufacturing plant in Nebraska 

Oct. 30, 2024
The investment includes the implementation of advanced robotic technologies and expansion projects to increase production capacity and efficiency.

Reinke Manufacturing has announced plans to modernize and automate its facility in Deshler, Nebraska. The company, which specializes in irrigation systems and technology, will invest $12 million into the project, which includes the implementation of advanced robotic technologies and expansion projects to increase production capacity and efficiency. These investments are intended to streamline the production process, significantly reducing production time for many of the parts used in Reinke’s precision center pivot irrigation systems. According to Reinke, the new robotic work cell features advanced automation capabilities, including vision systems to orient raw material parts based on their unique physical makeup as well as inspection capabilities of finished products. The improvement project is expected to be completed in 2025.  

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Chris Roth, president of Reinke, said, “This is a monumental day for Reinke. The introduction of advanced robotic technologies will allow our company to increase production capacity and provide consistent quality to the products we deliver to growers worldwide. These advancements will help us continue our goal of providing the world’s finest precision irrigation systems to growers working to improve yields and profit while managing and conserving valuable resources.” 

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen added, “Reinke is a great family-owned success story for Nebraska. It is what it is today because of its investment in advanced technology and expansion projects and the skilled workforce in Nebraska. We look forward to Reinke's continued growth and development in the region. 

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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