Reinke – The name for irrigation that works

Natasha Pretorius

Patrick Ellis, Managing Director of Reinke Africa, hard at work at the Reinke Africa office.

Benine Ackermann

The world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of pivots and mobile irrigation systems is Reinke Manufacturing.

Their focus is on building quality irrigation systems and ensuring the sustainability of your farm — not just on the money in their pockets.

Since 1968, they have been manufacturing pivots and irrigation systems tailored to each farmer, with an emphasis on the latest technology and advancing agriculture.

In 2016, these quality products and dedication to irrigation extended to South Africa with the opening of Reinke Africa.

Reinke Africa

Reinke Africa supplies irrigation systems to farmers across South Africa as well as other African countries such as Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.

The company initially operated from Durban and, in 2017, built a warehouse to store parts and systems for African customers. This expedited delivery because of its proximity to the harbour.

In 2022, Reinke Africa relocated its headquarters and warehouse to Potchefstroom to ensure a more central location for servicing inland areas. This move also enabled them to better support more local farmers.

With the move to Potchefstroom, they also took the opportunity to expand their premises and can now stock more products, significantly reducing waiting times for farmers.

Reinke’s team is meticulous, and when a product is packaged, established processes are followed to ensure every nut and bolt is included so that farmers can easily assemble and start using their Reinke systems.

The Reinke Africa team puts their heads together to solve problems.

Reinke’s services

Beyond the quality products Reinke provides, they are also highly committed to the service they deliver to farmers.

With a team of technical staff and service engineers, they support you during the design and installation of your system, and also offer after-sales service and support to ensure every farmer is satisfied.

Training is also a priority here, and Reinke staff and agents are thoroughly trained to complete installations successfully and resolve any potential issues.

At the helm of this dynamic team is Patrick Ellis, the Managing Director of Reinke Africa.

: At Reinke Africa, warehouses are well-stocked so that customers don’t have to wait.

: The shipping team counts every small part to ensure you receive everything for your pivot.

Reinke products

Reinke offers a wide range of irrigation products, but over the years, they have built a name for themselves with innovative products like the Sharkwheel, ESAC, the engine-driven mini pivot, and CropX.

Reinke’s systems are compatible with any pivot brand, and parts are available at agricultural retailers throughout South Africa.

The company emphasizes efficient water use, especially in water-scarce regions, and supports farmers with solutions such as solar power systems and remote monitoring through ReinCloud software.