Jim Hellbusch has been elected to the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement. Hellbusch is president of Duo Lift Manufacturing, a family operation in Columbus, Neb., that designs and manufactures trailers and running gears for agricultural, commercial and industrial markets in a number of standard and custom models and sizes.

Jim is the son of company founder Art Hellbusch. Jim’s wife Connie is treasurer, and sons Ben and David are managers. 

The Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement is nearly 70 years old. It has inducted about 220 members in its history who have made noteworthy contributions to the state’s agricultural industry.