Founder of Big Dutchman Turns 100 Years Old
Jack DeWitt, the original “Big Dutchman”, turned 100 years old on January 30th, 2011. In 1938 Jack and his brother Dick DeWitt founded Big Dutchman and together they would design, develop, and sell…
Two-level barn egg production with modern poultry equipment
In the 1990‘s Alfons Lürwer from Billerbeck, Germany, started his production of barn eggs with 2,000 laying hens. Today, the farm houses more than 90,000 laying hens thanks to his son Benedikt who…
Malaysia, Michigan and much-to-do
“A very special highlight, not only with regard to my trainee programme at Big Dutchman, but also in the context of my whole life!” Furthermore: “That was the most exciting time I have ever spent and…
New representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Big Dutchman is pleased to announce the opening of its representative office in the Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The establishment of this office will enable Big Dutchman to collect local information…
Modern poultry systems and pig equipment attract visitors
The recently held VIETSTOCK Expo & Conference which took place in Ho Chi Minh City proved a big success for Big Dutchman: for three days the companies’ representatives welcomed a steady flow of…
Big Dutchman strengthens foothold in China
Big Dutchman is pleased to announce the establishment of its new sales office in Beijing to expand its sales opportunities throughout China. The existing office in Tianjin will continue to serve as…
New appointment by Big Dutchman China
Big Dutchman is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles F. Strong, Ph.D. as Technical Sales Director in China. He will be based at the recently established Beijing Sales office. Chuck has more…
USA: Enriched colony system for housing of 150,000 hens
Big Dutchman’s AVECH system, which is an Enriched Colony Housing System, was installed and is in operation at J.S. West, Livingston, California. “It meets the animal welfare needs in a variety of ways…
Duo Flow for continual water motion
At VIV Europe 2010 Big Dutchman introduces a novel drinking system for poultry management with constant circulation of water in the nipple tubes. This distinguishing feature ensures virtually…
25 million bird places in Natura aviaries
On time for VIV Europe 2010, Big Dutchman can announce an impressive sales success: The equipment supplier from Vechta in North-West Germany has already equipped 25 million places for laying hens with…