Founded in 1948
About Lely
Introduction
Making farmers' lives easier
Back in 1948, our founders, brothers Cornelis and Arij van der Lely, had only one goal: making farmers’ lives easier through innovation. We have been committed to innovation and supporting farmers in sustainable food production ever since. Today, as an international family-owned business, we support over 44,000 farmers in more than 50 countries.
Automation for dairy farmers
Who we are and what we do
Lely has been a global leader in the automation of dairy farming for decades, serving multiple generations of dairy farmers. We develop, design and manufacture automated systems and digital solutions for dairy farmers worldwide. Our portfolio focuses on key areas of daily farm operations, including milking, feeding, manure handling and farm management.
1948 our start
Brothers Arij and Cornelis van der Lely laid the foundation for our family business in 1948.
2,800 employees
Passionate people working together to create innovations that make farmers’ lives easier.
44,417 customers
Dairy farmers around the world trusting our solutions and services to support their daily work.
50+ countries
Farmers in over 50 countries work with our solutions on a daily basis.
Farming innovators
Innovation is in our DNA
Since its founding in 1948, innovation has driven everything we do at Lely. At Lely engineers, developers and specialists work together to design and test new technologies for dairy farming. Close collaboration with farmers plays an important role in this process. By continuously learning from daily farm practice, we develop solutions that fit the real needs of modern dairy farms.
Working at Lely
Great place to work
Working with colleagues from many disciplines and countries, at Lely you help develop, produce and support technology that shapes the future of dairy farming. Our 2,800 professionals, including engineers, IT specialists, technicians, data specialists, project managers, and farm management advisors, work worldwide on automated solutions to create a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in farming. You can contribute to making this dream a reality.
Our premium distribution channel
Global presence with our Lely Centers
Our solutions are delivered and supported through a global network of Lely Centers. These local organisations are responsible for sales, installation, service and advice. Because Lely Centers operate close to the farmers they serve, they understand the local farming context and can provide practical support tailored to each farm. This close relationship ensures that farmers can rely on expert guidance and continuous service throughout the lifetime of their Lely system.
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7 locations
Lely Center
Ayr
Ingleston Farm, Annbank
Lely Center
Eglish
4 Carrowcolman Rd
Lely Center
Midlands
Ladfordfields Industrial Park, Unit 1
Lely Center
Yeovil
Deer Park Farm
Lely Center
Longtown
Shed 10 Sandysikes Industrial Estate
Lely Center
Wales
Hafod
Lely Center
Holsworthy
Units 6 - 7 Killatree
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Farmers all over the world make choices about how they set up and run their farms. Every day, we help them make the best choices for themselves and their farms. We do this by providing advice and innovative solutions that contribute to efficient farm management. For sustainable milk and meat production. Present and future.