Our company
Who we are and what we do
Bedrijfsgegevens
Facts & Figures
Foundation
Founded in 1948
Cornelis and Arij van der Lely started their company in Maassluis (The Netherlands). Our head office continues to be established there, together with the Board of Management - run by the second generation Van der Lely.
Employees
1,500 FTEs
More than 1,000 employees work day in day out to make farmers’ lives easier.
Production
2 production facilities
In our 2 production facilities, we bring together our product expertise to achieve the best result for our customers.
R&D
3 R&D departments
Our R&D departments play a key role in our capacity for innovation. We devote 6% of our revenue to product development.
Patents
1,600 current patents
Right now, we have 1,600 active patents protecting our inventions.
Markets
Customers in over 40 countries
Farmers in over 40 countries work daily with our solutions for use in the barn or on the field.
Sales
€ 416 mln.
We achieved revenues of € 416 million.
Ons bedrijf
Vision and mission
To help our customers all over the world make choices on how they set up and run their farm. To do so with advice and innovative solutions that contribute to efficient farm management.
Sustainability
We believe that sustainability is about treating people, animals and the environment responsibly. We want to hand over a better world to the next generation by developing sustainable products. For our customers, we want to be a trusted long-term partner.
Innovation
Because of our belief in innovation we have already introduced a range of ground-breaking products to the market. These have changed the face of the agricultural sector. Only by thinking outside the realm of traditional ideas can we continue to support our customers in the choices they make to achieve their goals. Now and in the future.
Partnerships
To work towards a sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future, and make life in the agricultural sector easier, we join forces with numerous organisations all over the world. Sustainability and innovation are fundamental criteria in our partnerships.
History
Since the foundation of our company in 1948 as a ‘studio for invention’, we have grown to become a market leader in automated systems for dairy farmers worldwide. A front-runner in the development of machines for forage harvesting and a pioneer of wind turbines on farms. Recognised and acknowledged as a leader in Dutch manufacturing.
Board of Management
Cornelis and Arij van der Lely started their company in Maassluis (The Netherlands). Our head office continues to be established there, together with the Board of Management - run by the second generation Van der Lely.