In 1948, brothers Cornelis and Arij Van Der Lely introduced the finger wheel rake to the market - one of our first inventions that made a substantial change in the traditional way of working on the farm.

Something we do since 1948, in this year brothers Cornelis en Arij van der Lely introduced the finger wheel rake to the market. One of our first inventions that made a substantial change in the traditional way of working on the farm. There were many more innovations with only one purpose making agrarian life easier and working together for a sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future in the agricultural sector.

Vision
A sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future in farming.

Mission
We inspire people to create innovative solutions that help our customers excel in sustainable milk production, forage harvesting and energy sourcing.

Strategy
Ensuring the growth of the Lely Group through developing and marketing innovative top-quality products and services at competitive prices, which appeal to our customers and are aimed at improving their financial and social wellbeing.

Core values
serve as a compass for our actions and describe how we behave in the world.

Vision on future
In 2008 Lely celebrated her 60 year anniversary. For this occasion Lely collected prophecies of visionaries and visions of experts on how they expect the world would look like in 2048, the year the company exists 100 years.

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