Chief Industries named to Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Companies list for 2026

by | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog | 0 comments

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Chief Industries named to Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Companies list for 2026

Chief Industries has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Companies list for 2026, a recognition identifying companies that perform strongly within their home states.

The list evaluates companies headquartered in the United States and compares them only against other organizations based in the same state. Chief was one of 10 companies selected in Nebraska.

About the recognition

According to Forbes, the America’s Best-in-State Companies list considers a range of factors related to customer sentiment, employee satisfaction, and business performance. Publicly available consumer and employee feedback, along with company data such as size and operational strength, are among the inputs used in the evaluation process.

Each state receives a limited number of recognitions based on population, with a total of 750 companies named nationwide for 2026. Forbes has published a full explanation of the methodology used to determine the rankings.

A reflection of our people and community

DJ Eihusen, CEO of Chief Industries, shared the following in response to the recognition:

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our people, the trust of our customers, and our roots here in Central Nebraska. Thank you to the team who makes this impact possible every day.”

Headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, Chief Industries serves customers across multiple industries while remaining committed to the communities where its employees live and work.

We view this recognition as a reflection of the people who help build Chief every day.

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