Sept. 2, 2019

Press

Alexander van der Lely to become chairman of the Supervisory Board,

André van Troost appointed as new CEO of Lely

Maassluis, 2 September 2019 – An important change will take place in the management of Dutch family business Lely in the coming months. From January 1, the current CEO, Alexander van der Lely, will become the chairman of a newly formed Supervisory Board for Lely. This Supervisory Board must ensure that Lely remains a healthy family business. The current Vice President Customer Care, André van Troost, is appointed as new CEO of the Lely Group as of 1 January 2020. The Executive Board team remains unchanged.

Nov. 13, 2018

Press

Lely demonstrates: robotic milking is possible without pelletized concentrates

The 'Commodity feeder' for the Lely Astronaut offers a more economic alternative.

Maassluis, November 13 2018 – Milking robot manufacturer Lely offers its Astronaut customers the possibility to dose non-pelletized feed in the milking robot. The option is called 'Commodity feeder' and can result in huge savings on feed costs for robot milkers.

Sept. 7, 2018

News

Increased return on investment with the Lely Astronaut A5

The Lely Astronaut A5 milking robot is built to achieve a significant lower cost price per kilo milk. Maintenance is limited thanks to its solid construction with limited loose parts. And smart techniques lead to minimum energy use. Built to last, a trustworthy partner on your dairy farm.

Sept. 6, 2018

Press

The next step in automatic feeding

Launch of the improved Lely Vector

Today, Lely is launching the improved mixing and feeding robot (MFR) for the Lely Vector feeding system. The system is now even more focused on improving animal health. Reliability and service life have also been increased through upgrading to even more durable components, such as stainless steel for the mixing bin and auger.

Aug. 29, 2018

Press

Lely launches a revolution in dairy processing

Maassluis, 29 August 2018 – Lely today unveiled an innovative system to process milk on the farm, called the Lely Orbiter. This new automatic processor works 24/7 and has been designed with the highest food safety standards in mind. The system processes milk directly from the milking robots to the bottle. The Lely Orbiter concept offers new opportunities for farmers to market their own milk, support their sustainable future and to meet the demands of today’s increasingly discerning consumers.

Aug. 10, 2018

News

Maximum cow comfort for happy cows

A healthy and stress-free cow is a happy cow. An animal that brings more milk in the tank. With the Lely Astronaut A5, you’ll achieve optimal cow comfort for your cows. Features such as the I-flow concept, hybrid arm and smooth teat cup detection contribute to the cows’ natural rhythm and comfort.