Bodum Engineering Solutions automates Sri Lanka’s livestock industry

Lanka Livestock ‘17 was held on 20-22 July at the SLECC where Bodum Engineering Solutions Ltd., a leading knowledge-based company specialising in supplies, installation and equipment maintenance for the poultry, dairy, swine and feed industries, was the proud gold sponsor.

With the increasing poultry consumption in the country due to urbanisation and higher disposable income, Sri Lanka hosted the first ever international agriculture, feed and livestock production exhibition titled Lanka Livestock ‘17 organised by the National Livestock Development Board and AMB Tarsus of Malaysia. This event provided a platform to suppliers of agriculture, feed and livestock production equipment and supplies to meet farmers, plantation owners, feed producers, veterinarians, processors and integrators. 

The agriculture industry, especially the livestock and diary production, is exhibiting an impressive growth as the industry is investing and adopting the latest, state-of-the-art feed and farming systems to match and keep up with the increasing demand. Most notably commercial farms in the dairy sector have increased production and the same is also experienced in poultry production and commercial poultry feed production. “The poultry industry in Sri Lanka today is one of the most modern in the region even surpassing other neighbouring countries in terms of equipment and facilities as many poultry integrators continuously upgrade their hatcheries, farms and processing to cater to the growing demand,” said Bodum Engineering Solutions Ltd. Director Sales and After Sales Rajive Miranda.

 “The emphasis of the company has been in providing the industry with the latest technology, not compromising on quality and reliability. Such technology adapted by farmers contributes towards higher efficiency, reduces operating costs, improving yields and hygienic conditions. Unfortunately, traders, technically unqualified and with a desire for financial gain only, have also infiltrated this industry and it is a challenge to keep them from reversing this technological growth,” Miranda says.

The growing cost of production and limited labour in the industry has also forced producers to rethink their expansion strategy and move into automation where possible. “Currently the industry uses a large amount of labour at farm level as well as in processing and packaging. We believe customers are capable of adapting automation. We are seeing poultry producers switch to the latest technology and automation resulting in tremendous benefits to themselves,” Miranda further stated.

Established 33 years ago, Bodum began operations by importing and trading packaging and processing machinery for the food and beverage industry. In the 1990s, it acquired the rights to sell livestock equipment and its core operations shifted to focus also on the livestock industry, mainly poultry. By 2000 it emerged as a major supplier of livestock machinery, providing solutions for large livestock entities, small farmers and government organisations. Later on, it introduced its after sales division which eventually became an integral part of the company’s success.

Today, Bodum Engineering Solutions is a leader specifically in the livestock sector. The company is also the pioneer in Environment controlled closed house systems for poultry, swine farming equipment and solutions, in addition to being the leading supplier of equipment for hatcheries and processing plants in the poultry industry. The environment is also considered a priority with solutions for waste water treatment and solid waste management solutions for the livestock and processing sectors.

Bodum Engineering Solutions also continues its activities in the food and beverage sector with processing and packaging machinery being the largest supplier of packaging machinery, specifically for milk powder and coconut powder.

“With over 30 years of knowledge and practical experience as well as insight into the industries in the region supported by world renowned expertise from our Principals worldwide our customers benefit tremendously. Our expertise is backed by our reputation for providing quality products, reliable and durable together with sound advice. Bodum Engineering Solutions take on projects that we believe are achievable in the best interests of both, the industry and our customers,” said Miranda.