Lely is a family-owned company that develops and provides innovative robotic and automated solutions for dairy farming, including milking systems, feeding, cleaning, and farm management tools. Operating in over 50 countries, it supports efficient and sustainable dairy operations through a global network of Lely Centers. The company holds over 1,500 active patents and reported €857 million in revenue in 2024.[1]

Products & services

Lely Astronaut An automated milking system designed to milk dairy cows with minimal stress and high precision.
Lely Vector A robotic feeding system that delivers fresh feed to dairy cows continuously throughout the day and night.
Lely Discovery Collector An automated cleaning robot that maintains cleanliness in dairy barns by removing manure and debris.
Farm Management Support Consulting and advisory services to help dairy farmers optimize their farm operations and management.
Technical Service Support Maintenance and technical support services for Lely machines to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
Consumables A range of consumable products and wear parts for milk care, cow care, and machine maintenance.

Leadership

Arij van der Lely Co-founder
Cornelis van der Lely Co-founder

Seniority mix

Entry & junior 24%
Mid-level 34%
Senior 26%
Lead & principal 2%
Manager & above 14%

Based on 58 open roles

Where they hire

Maassluis, Netherlands 95%
Duiven, Netherlands 4%
Bain-de-Bretagne, France 2%

Based on 57 roles with a listed city

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