What We Are About
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS. UNRIVALED SERVICE.
For more than 90 years, the Riekes Team has played an important role in finding effective solutions for companies in all industries.
Yes, we provide material handling equipment, but we do a lot more, including automation, lifting devices, racking, cranes, docks, industrial doors and conveyors. We even do consulting assessments and warehouse design for the best warehouse productivity and efficiency.
If you have things to store or move, we can help you do it better.
We solve the material handling problems that prevent businesses from easily achieving their goals. And it is a challenge we don’t take lightly.
90 YEARS AND COUNTING
IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER
Riekes has been around for almost a century, and our company was built on a foundation of integrity and service. From the original business of recycling bottles in a barn, we have continued to expand and grow with 7 locations across the Midwest to ensure the best service for our customers.
We understand that being the best means maintaining ongoing and rigorous training. Our technicians average 15 years of experience and have been certified through numerous certification programs including the coveted HySheild Program.
We are proud to go home every night knowing we helped make our customers safer, more productive leaders in their own industries.
Our commitment to service and training is what makes us great at what we do.
We don't just say it, we guarantee it. Check out our Performance Guarantee to understand the many ways we stand behind our work.
If we don't meet these expectations, we will make it right.
WE ARE RIEKES: WHEN OTHERS STEP BACK, WE STEP UP. WE PROUDLY DO WHAT OTHERS CANNOT OR WILL NOT DO, BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS COUNT ON.
INTEGRITY – We practice honesty and fairness in every decision and action. We are not afraid to stand alone, especially when it is the right thing to do.
COLLABORATION – We work closely with vendors, customers and each other to reach our collective goals. When we commit to learning and supporting each other, we all rise. Because the best solutions are built together.
PERFORMANCE – We go above and beyond to deliver amazing service. We deliver results and are driven to surpass expectations - every time.
PEOPLE – We treat every person with kindness, empathy and respect - because people matter most. We support organizations in our communities that uphold those same values.
ACCOUNTABILITY – We are empowered to solve problems. All employees are empowered to “own” the client relationship and deliver on our Performance Guarantee because we take full responsibility for our results.
INNOVATION – We use all of our resources to deliver valuable solutions and are relentless about improvements. We initiate change and are a model for cost savings and efficiency.
SO MANY AWARDS
RECOGNIZING OUR SERVICE
Riekes has been a member of MHEDA for 50 years and consistently achieves MHEDA MVP status, demonstrating our commitment to business excellence, professionalism and service. We have also proudly earned the prestigious Yale Dealer of Excellence Award 22 times, showing we are the best in the industry.
Over the decades Riekes Equipment has won many sales, training and civic awards, including Best of B2B, Combilift Dealer of Excellence, Starrco Dealer of Excellence, Nashville Wire Dealer Award, Cranewerks Diamond Dealer, Missouri Patriotic Employer and we are an ISN RAVS Plus Participant.
Our awards represent thousands of satisfied customers who have made us their material handling partner throughout the years.
These accomplishments reflect the skill and grit of our people and the commitment we have to fulfilling our mission.
Riekes Cares
Committed to our communities
At Riekes, our commitment goes beyond business because giving back to our communities is a core part of who we are. We invest in the people and organizations that make a difference, supporting initiatives that create lasting, positive change. Whether through volunteer efforts, charitable giving, or partnerships with nonprofits, we are dedicated to strengthening the places where we live and work.
We encourage our employees to get involved, offering support for causes that matter to them and providing opportunities to give back. By working together, we’re not only improving lives today but also laying the foundation for a better tomorrow. At Riekes, we believe strong communities build strong businesses. Through service, innovation, and collaboration, we’re building a legacy that will impact generations to come.
See how Riekes gives back in our communitites.
Committed to Safety
Riekes was awarded the RAVS Plus Participant designation through ISNetworld. RAVS (Review and Verification Services) is a safety standard used to audit safety procedures and test the effectiveness of company safety programs.
Pride in safety practices is the cornerstone of a safe workplace, where every individual's commitment to ensuring a secure environment is celebrated and valued. It reflects our dedication to protecting our team, our assets and our community. It also underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in safety.
News & Announcements
In 2026, Riekes Equipment will celebrate 90 years in business, marking nine decades of helping warehouses, manufacturers and distribution centers improve safety, productivity and performance. Founded in 1936, Riekes entered the material handling industry to support its bottling factories when no outside provider could be found. That decision shaped the company’s direction from the start:…