Bob Williams, Reinke Manufacturing, left, presents Luke Steege of Steege Irrigation with his Platinum Plus Service Award.

Reinke Manufacturing, Inc. is pleased to announce that Luke Steege of Steege Irrigation in Carpenter, has earned the Platinum PLUS (Proven Leaders in Unmatched Service) Certified Technician Awards. The prestigious award is the most elite technical service designations awarded by Reinke.

"Being recognized as a Platinum PLUS Certified Technician is quite a remarkable accomplishment," said Tim Goldhammer, vice president of marketing, Reinke Manufacturing. "Luke has completed the most extensive technical service training available to Reinke dealers and should be commended for his hard work."

Steege qualified for the honor during a recent Reinke service training session held in Deshler, Neb.

The Platinum PLUS Certified Technician Program consists of a series of six technical service-training classes and tests. Steege received the Platinum PLUS award by scoring more than 90 percent on all six tests.

"We understand how important qualified service technicians are to producers when they make their buying decisions," added Goldhammer. "That’s the focus of our technical service programs, to consistently build upon the level of service capabilities of Reinke dealers across the country and further our commitment to the industry."