What Vdl Agrotech does

VDL Agrotech bv is a Dutch manufacturer and supplier of integrated equipment for the modern livestock industry, operating as a wholly-owned member of VDL Groep from its headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands since 1970. The company designs and produces feeding systems (Chainovation chain feeding up to 3,000 kg/hour, patented Matrix male feeding for broiler breeders, Valenta broiler pan feeding, Gallox, Rotra and Reflex spin feeders), drinking systems, climate control (heating, cooling, ventilation), stalls and penning systems for pigs, and the PoulDry manure drying technology that achieves >80% dry matter content.

Name

Vdl Agrotech

Legal name

VDL Agrotech bv

Website

https://vdlagrotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

VDL Agrotech manufactures livestock equipment — feeding, drinking, climate control, manure drying, and pig stalls — for poultry and pig farmers globally via a dealer network and direct turnkey project sales, operating since 1970 as a member of VDL Groep.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Equipment Manufacturing

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Dairy Equipment (IMAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Feeding & Nutrition Systems (TMR Mixers, Feeders, Bunk Management) (AFAAAIAE), Animal Handling & Housing Equipment (Stalls, Headlocks, Chutes, Gates) (AFAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Livestock equipment manufacturing
• Poultry feeding systems
• Manure drying technology
• Pig housing equipment
• Climate control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment sales (feeding, drinking, climate control, drying): VDL Agrotech manufactures and sells livestock equipment (feeding systems, drinking systems, climate control, manure drying, stall/penning systems) to poultry and pig farmers, often through dealer networks. Equipment is sold as individual components or integrated into complete housing systems.
2. Turnkey project engineering and supply: VDL Agrotech designs, supplies, and builds complete turnkey projects worldwide — from detailed engineering through complete erection of delivered equipment. Projects are supervised by VDL Agrotech skilled supervisors working with local installation crews. All projects are designed to local climatic conditions and customer requirements.
3. PoulDry manure drying system sales and installation: Sale and installation of PoulDry central and standalone manure drying tunnels. Systems are sold with ongoing technical support and are used by large-scale laying hen operations globally to meet regulatory standards (e.g., NFU 42001 in France).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VDL Agrotech manufactures and supplies equipment for the modern livestock industry, including feeding systems (chain, pan, spin, tube), drinking systems, manure treatment and drying, heating, cooling, ventilation and climate control, stalls/penning systems, and complete turnkey housing projects for poultry and pig operations. Products are sold as individual components or as integrated systems, and the company also delivers full engineering, supply, and on-site erection of complete poultry and pig houses worldwide.

Product overview

VDL Agrotech is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for the modern livestock industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated systems across four main segments: Breeders & Layers, Broilers, Pigs, and Drying Technology. The product portfolio includes feeding systems (Chainovation chain feeding, Matrix male feeding, Valenta pan feeding, Gallox pan feeding, Rotra/Reflex spinfeeders), drinking systems, storage and transport systems, climate control (ventilation, heating, cooling), manure drying (PoulDry systems), stalls/penning systems for pigs, and turnkey project engineering. The products are designed to work together as integrated systems, with offerings like the Silo & Flex Auger system for feed transport, FeedControl weighing systems for accurate portion management, and advanced climate control systems. VDL Agrotech specializes in complete turnkey projects worldwide, from detailed engineering to complete erection of delivered equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PoulDry: Manure drying system designed to dry poultry manure, also suitable for drying other substances like digestate, potato wedges or woodchips.
• Chainovation
• Matrix
• Valenta
• Gallox
• Reflex
• Rotra
• RescueCare

Products and services

• Matrix Male Feeding System Patented male feeding system for broiler breeders that optimizes uniformity of males, positively influences fertility, and creates optimal rest during feeding by providing simultaneous and uniform feeding with equal portions for all males via a 10-position feed level regulator.
• Chainovation Chain Feeding System Chain feeding system for poultry that distributes feed at speeds up to 3,000 kg/hour, giving all birds nearly simultaneous access to feed, reducing stress, preventing selective feeding and feed waste. Available in supported and suspended configurations with a 7-position feed level regulator.
• Valenta Broiler Pan Feeding System Versatile broiler pan feeding system with grill-less pan design preventing broilers from getting caught, hinged pan bottom, swinging and rotating pan for easy cleaning, built-in LED light to stimulate chick feed intake, and a 6-position feed level ring. Compatible with the FlexBin hopper.
• PoulDry Manure Drying System Robust manure drying tunnel that evaporates moisture using warm outside air drawn through perforated plates, fully automatically controlled via VDL touchscreen control panel, achieving >80% dry matter content, eliminating fly nuisance and reducing ammonia and fine dust emissions. Sold as standalone or central drying systems for laying hen operations and as industrial drying equipment.
• Gallox Pan Feeding System Pan feeding line designed for male birds in poultry houses, used as an alternative to the Matrix male feeding system for broiler breeder operations.
• Reflex Spin Feeding System Spin feeding system for poultry houses that distributes feed across the pan via spinning mechanism, used in layer and breeder feeding applications.
• Rotra Mini Spin Feeder Mini spin feeder system for poultry houses, providing smaller-capacity spin feeding for layer and breeder operations.
• RescueCare Piglet Feeding System Piglet feeding system comprising a cup feeding solution for piglets in pig farming operations, supported by the RescueCare dealer/customer portal at rescuecare.vdlagrotech.com.
• VDL500/600 Tube Feeding System Tube feeding system for pigs that delivers simultaneous and even feed distribution across lines using VDL feed dispensers and control rod connections, used in sow barns and other pig housing.
• Turnkey Livestock Housing Projects End-to-end turnkey project delivery for poultry and pig housing worldwide, covering detailed engineering, supply of VDL equipment, and complete on-site erection supervised by VDL Agrotech skilled supervisors working with local installation crews. Projects are designed for local climatic conditions and customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• PoulDry manure drying achieves >80% dry matter content, eliminating fly nuisance and reducing ammonia and fine dust emissions (up to 55% fine dust reduction vs. 35% with tire dryer)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VDL JansencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVDL Jansen is VDL Agrotech's closest collaborator within VDL Groep. Both companies specialize in poultry farming systems and jointly present at trade shows (e.g., VIV Europe 2026, IPPE 2026). VDL Jansen provides Premium+ laying nests and other complementary poultry equipment, while VDL Agrotech provides feeding (Chainovation, Matrix), drinking, and manure drying systems. The cooperation is marketed as 'Strength through Cooperation' with combined product portfolios presented as a single integrated offering.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Munters: Swedish specialist in air treatment and climate control for livestock, greenhouses, and industry. Direct overlap with VDL Agrotech's climate control (ventilation, heating, cooling) offering.
• SKIOLD: Danish manufacturer of feeding, housing, and grain handling systems for pigs and poultry. Comparable to VDL Agrotech in pig tube feeding and poultry storage/transport systems.
• Petersime: Belgian specialist in hatchery incubators and equipment for the poultry value chain. Comparable to VDL Agrotech as an adjacent poultry equipment supplier serving the integrated broiler value chain.
• Jansen Poultry Equipment: VDL Agrotech's sister company within VDL Groep, jointly exhibiting at trade shows. Provides Premium+ laying nests and complementary poultry equipment — the closest direct peer and strategic partner.
• Salmet: German manufacturer of poultry housing, cage-free aviary systems, and manure drying. Comparable to VDL Agrotech in layer housing and manure drying (overlaps with PoulDry).
• Roxell (CTB): Belgian poultry feeding and drinking systems manufacturer, part of CTB. Competes directly with VDL Agrotech in pan and chain feeding systems for broilers, breeders, and layers.
• Big Dutchman: Global market leader in poultry and pig equipment, offering feeding, housing, climate control, and manure management systems. Directly competes with VDL Agrotech across nearly every product category and customer segment.
• Fancom (CTB): Dutch climate control and management systems provider for livestock houses, part of CTB. Directly competes with VDL Agrotech's climate control segment.
• Chore-Time (CTB): US-based poultry and pig feeding, watering, and ventilation systems manufacturer, part of CTB. Directly comparable to VDL Agrotech's Chainovation and Valenta pan feeding lines.
• Vencomatic Group: Dutch poultry housing solutions provider including aviary systems, egg collection, and climate. Closely comparable to VDL Agrotech's breeder, layer, and broiler housing offering with shared Dutch manufacturing heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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