News and press releases

May 7, 2019

Press

Alexander van der Lely and Karel van den Berg nominated for the European Inventor Award

The European Patent Office (EPO) announced that Alexander van der Lely, CEO, and Karel van den Berg, Director Innovations, have been nominated for the European Inventor Award 2019 as finalists in the category “Industry” for their fully automated milking system, Astronaut, that benefits animals and farmers. The winners of the 2019 edition of the EPO's annual innovation prize will be announced at a ceremony in Vienna on 20 June.

April 29, 2019

Press

Lely offers new tank cleaning products

Maassluis, 29 April 2019 - With the introduction of the Lely Frigus Lin and Lely Frigus Cid, Lely has taken a next step in offering complete cleaning solutions for milking equipment on the dairy farm.

April 17, 2019

Press

Lely continues its focus by divesting in Lely Aircon

Intention to sell wind turbine operations to Bettink Service Team

Due to their strategic focus on robotics and data within the dairy farming segment, Lely intends to sell its Lely Aircon wind turbine operations to Bettink Service Team. The Lely Aircon activities will be part of BestWatt, Bettink’s total solution for sustainable energy.

Feb. 27, 2019

Press

Lely continues to grow in robotics and farm management data in a positive economic climate

Maassluis, 27 February 2019 - Lely has achieved robust growth in 2018 by further strengthening its position as a leading supplier of robotics and farm management data for the dairy farm. The year saw various milestones, such as the celebration of its 70th anniversary, the launch of a new Astronaut milking robot and sharing their vision of the ‘future dairy farm.’

Feb. 18, 2019

Press

Lely introduces Quaress Barrier, a sprayable barrier uddercare product

Maassluis, 18 February 2019 - As part of a carefully selected range of uddercare products, Lely now introduces Quaress Barrier. This sprayable barrier product is suitable for every situation and especially designed to use in combination with automatic milking.

Jan. 17, 2019

News

Lely expands their barn lighting system with new LED fixtures

In addition to the 250 Watt LED fixtures, Lely introduces a new 125 Watt LED fixture with a maximum output of 18,000 lumen. The Lely L4C LED 125 is specially developed for low barns, dry cows, beef cattle and workspaces.