WEBINAR: Learn about the importance of proper aisle width in a cage-free environment
On October 11th you can learn the importance of having the proper aisle width. There's a fine line between a higher bird density, and layer performance. With a well designed cage-free environment, with proper aisle width, you're litter will be drier,...
read moreWEBINAR: Canada and the phasing out of conventional cages.
As the due date approaches for the transition from conventional cages to either fully enriched or cage-free layer systems, we will discuss the differences between these systems. We also will explore the other question many farms are facing: build a new...
read moreDol 53 Ammonia Sensor – At last: continuous sensing of ammonia for animal housing
The new Dol 53 sensor, from Big Dutchman, is the first ammonia sensor of its kind. Able to continuously read ammonia and provide real-time data, the Dol 53 is revolutionaryThe Dol 53 has been designed especially to be used in animal houses. Created with...
read moreWORLD PORK EXPO 2017!
SEE THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN OUR BOOTH! World Pork Expo: June 7 - 9 Booth: V235 Stop at our booth during the annual WORLD PORK EXPO. We will have representatives available to answer questions, and show you some of our latest products designed to help you be more...
read moreLeif Trenholm joins Big Dutchman
Big Dutchman, worldwide leader in pig and poultry production equipment, announces that Leif Trenholm has joined the company’s Pig Business Unit in the role of Sales Manager for Canada. This position is part of Big Dutchman’s continued commitment to the...
read moreBig Dutchman opens brand-new location in Malaysia
A Storm of Success 25 years after Big Dutchman (BD), the world market leader for modern pig and poultry production, dared to make the move to the emerging markets in Asia, the company marks another milestone in its fast-paced development on the most populous continent...
read moreJosef Meerpohl * 1.23.1932 † 3.6.2017
By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and confidently waiting come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and never fails to greet us each new day. Heartbroken, we say goodbye to my dear husband, to our beloved father,...
read moreBig Dutchman acquires agricultural building business from Betco
Vechta, Germany - The Big Dutchman group based in Vechta, Germany, announced today that it has acquired Qingdao Betco Asia Co., Ltd. (Betco Qingdao), which is the livestock building business of the North Carolina-based steel structure specialist Betco, Inc. with over...
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Join us at the International Poultry and Pork Expo. Booth: B8419 JAN. 31 - FEB. 2, 2017 Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW Atlanta, Georgia USA SHOW TIMES Tues., 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Wed., 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Thur., 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. GET AN...
read moreInvitation to the Group Sow Housing Seminar
Group Sow Housing Seminar September 6th and 7th, 2016 Best Western (Arden Park), Stratford Two seminars will present group sow housing options with practical solutions to the challenges of different systems, along with potential opportunities related to group housing....
read moreLyle Jones joins Big Dutchman Inc. – Pig Equipment as Vice President of Sales, USA
Big Dutchman, worldwide leader in Pig and Poultry Production Equipment, announces that Lyle Jones has joined the company’s Pig Business Unit in the role of VP of Sales, USA. This position is part of Big Dutchman’s continued commitment to the Livestock Equipment...
read moreBig Dutchman acquires controlling interest in Proline Group
Vechta, Germany - The Big Dutchman group based in Vechta, Germany, announced today that the company has acquired a controlling interest of the Canada-based Proline Group. With about 50 employees globally, Proline Group is a leading supplier of production technologies...
read moreBig Dutchman Celebrates Expansion of US Headquarters With An Openhouse
Employees and guests witness cutting of the ribbon at Big Dutchman’s new facilities Photo above: From left to right Terry Nienhuis—Township Supervisor Andy Baer—Architect Bernd Meerpohl—Chairman of the Board of Management Marlies DeWitt—Widow of Big Dutchman founder,...
read moreBig Dutchman Celebrates Expansion of US Headquarters
Big Dutchman USA is proud to announce the dedication of its newly expanded office and show room space. The attractive new two story building adds 12,000 sq ft to the existing facility, doubling office space for Big Dutchman’s currently engaged 138 employees. “The...
read moreBig Dutchman welcomes TWO new employees
JE Dilday Big Dutchman welcomes JE Dilday as Regional Sales Manager for the Floor Sales Team in the Eastern US. JE comes to us from G&M sales in Ahoskie, NC where he was the facility manger. He ran a very productive Big Dutchman distributorship for over 10 years...
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JOIN US FOR THE SWINE LIQUID FEEDING SEMINAR A SWINE LIQUID FEEDINGASSOCIATION SEMINARTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014SWINE LIQUID FEEDING: SOLUTIONS FOR SUCCESSFeaturing: Rene SchepensRene, born 1963, was raised on one of the first pure pig farms in southern Netherlands....
read moreBig Dutchman welcomes 3 new hires
Danielle O’Shinski has joined Big Dutchman’s the Floor Customer Service Team. Danielle is a graduate of Olivet College; she has worked most recently in Customer Service at Light Corp in Grand Haven. Danielle will be responsible for offering customer services to...
read moreBig Dutchman takes over Zucami
Vechta-Calveslage / Spain – The Big Dutchman group based in Vechta-Calveslage (Germany) is taking over the Spanish poultry equipment supplier Zucami. The company with its headquarters in Beriáin, near Pamplona, recently became insolvent. Zucami“As a result of the...
read moreBig Dutchman restructures After Sales Service and Installation for Poultry Egg and Meat Production Systems for the US and Canada.
(HOLLAND, MI – Wednesday, January 17, 2014) Big Dutchman, Inc. has restructured its After Sales Service and Installation Management for Poultry Egg and Meat Production Systems in the US and Canada. The new structure to their Sales and Service organization will...
read moreBig Dutchman restructures sales management team for egg systems in US and Canada
(HOLLAND, MI – Wednesday, January 15, 2014) Big Dutchman, Inc. has restructured the sales and management team for the egg systems division to provide a higher level of service and support for customers in the US and Canadian territories. With the continued growth in...
read moreBig Dutchman celebrates their 75th anniversary with a launch of new products and a 3D movie theater display, with Al Unser on hand at the 2013 International Poultry Expo.
During the 2013 International Poultry Expo (IPPE), Big Dutchman’s booth was full of people participating in the official celebration of Big Dutchman’s 75th anniversary. People from around the world came to join the festivities that began with a speech by Bernd...
read moreBig Dutchman Celebrates 75th Anniversary
In 1938, Big Dutchman was established with the idea of changing the poultry industry by finding better ways of increasing productivity. Seventy five years later, it’s that same pioneering spirit that drives us everyday to develop products that perform for farmers...
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