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Riekes Equipment receives 2021 Best of West Fargo Award

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Award Program Honors Excellence in Material Handling

Riekes Equipment has announced that it has won the 2021 Best of West Fargo Award in the category of Material Handling Equipment. The West Fargo Award Program identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.

Winners of this award distinguish themselves by a key focus on the quality of their work. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small businesses through service to their customers and our community. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

These exceptional companies help make the West Fargo area a great place to live, work and play.

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Ed Ketcham

Ed Ketcham, VP of Northern Sales for Riekes said, “This award is a great reminder to our company that providing quality products and people is pivotal to the success of any business. For more than a decade we have taken great pride in offering innovative industry solutions to all of our customers throughout North Dakota.”

Each year, in and around the West Fargo area, the West Fargo Award Program chooses only the best local businesses focused on companies that have demonstrated their ability to use various marketing methods to grow their business despite difficult economic times. The companies chosen exemplify the best of small businesses; often leading through customer service and community involvement.

Riekes is proud to be part of an exclusive group of small businesses that have achieved this selection.

Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the West Fargo Award Program and data provided by third parties.

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