Reinke invests $12M to automate its irrigation manufacturing plant in Nebraska
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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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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