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Reinke Holds Summer Weld Program
(DESHLER, Neb. – June 16, 2023) Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc, the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems, has a long history of creating innovative educational programs in cooperation with various high schools and secondary schools that develop technical and industrial skills.
An exciting opportunity was offered to area high school students to take part in a welding class this summer. Chuck Hatzenbuehler, an American Welding Society (AWS) certified welding inspector and educator, who is employed by Reinke, also teaches a welding course at Deshler Public Schools during the school year, will be teaching the welding class that began on June 8 and concludes on July 18.
The curriculum offered is built around the AWS standards. Gas metal arc welding, spray transfer and oxygen-fuel cutting are all being taught during this course. “The students will weld and cut on a variety of material thicknesses, flat and horizontal positions, and will have the opportunity to earn an AWS welder qualification. Individuals who have basic weld training can use those skills in manufacturing, farm and ranch, construction, general fabrication and general repairs,” said Hatzenbuehler.
Reinke President, Chris Roth said, “I’m quite excited about this new program and how well it has been received by the students from six area high schools.” Participating schools include Fairbury, Fillmore Central, Meridian, Lawrence-Nelson, Superior, and Thayer Central. Students that successfully pass the class will be awarded $500.
About Reinke Manufacturing: With hundreds of dealers in more than 40 countries, Reinke Manufacturing is the world's largest privately held manufacturer of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems. Family owned since 1954 and headquartered in Deshler, Neb., Reinke develops products and technology designed to increase agriculture production while providing labor savings and environmental efficiencies. Reinke is a continued leader in industry advancements as the first to incorporate GPS, satellite-based communications, and touchscreen panel capabilities into mechanized irrigation system management. For more information on Reinke or to locate a dealership, visit Reinke.com or call 402-365-7251.
An exciting opportunity was offered to area high school students to take part in a welding class this summer. Chuck Hatzenbuehler, an American Welding Society (AWS) certified welding inspector and educator, who is employed by Reinke, also teaches a welding course at Deshler Public Schools during the school year, will be teaching the welding class that began on June 8 and concludes on July 18.
The curriculum offered is built around the AWS standards. Gas metal arc welding, spray transfer and oxygen-fuel cutting are all being taught during this course. “The students will weld and cut on a variety of material thicknesses, flat and horizontal positions, and will have the opportunity to earn an AWS welder qualification. Individuals who have basic weld training can use those skills in manufacturing, farm and ranch, construction, general fabrication and general repairs,” said Hatzenbuehler.
Reinke President, Chris Roth said, “I’m quite excited about this new program and how well it has been received by the students from six area high schools.” Participating schools include Fairbury, Fillmore Central, Meridian, Lawrence-Nelson, Superior, and Thayer Central. Students that successfully pass the class will be awarded $500.
About Reinke Manufacturing: With hundreds of dealers in more than 40 countries, Reinke Manufacturing is the world's largest privately held manufacturer of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems. Family owned since 1954 and headquartered in Deshler, Neb., Reinke develops products and technology designed to increase agriculture production while providing labor savings and environmental efficiencies. Reinke is a continued leader in industry advancements as the first to incorporate GPS, satellite-based communications, and touchscreen panel capabilities into mechanized irrigation system management. For more information on Reinke or to locate a dealership, visit Reinke.com or call 402-365-7251.