Big Dutchman News
Visit Big Dutchman at World Pork ExpoIOWA, US - The 2012 World Pork Expo will be held 6-8 June at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. As the world's largest pork-specific trade show, World Pork Expo brings in some 20,000 pork...
Big Dutchman Expands Hungarian OfficeHUNGARY - No matter whether he visits the German Big Dutchman headquarters or his Hungarian customers, Gábor Peresztegi is a well-known expert for Big Dutchman housing equipment as well as a reliable...
New HelixX System Rivals Central Exhaust Air WasherGERMANY - For many pig producers in regions with a high livestock density, the retrofittable Big Dutchman-system for exhaust air treatment HelixX is often the only solution to qualify for a permit for...
Big Dutchman Co-Founder Passes AwayGENERAL - Jack DeWitt, who founded Big Dutchman in 1938 with his brother, Dick DeWitt, passed away at his home in Zeeland, Michigan on January 6th, 2012.
Trainee Says Foreign Internship was WorthwhileNETHERLANDS - "Every trainee who gets offered such a chance should take it!" Carolin Schlömer was absolutely thrilled when she recently returned to the Netherlands from Malaysia where she completed a...
Big Dutchman Considered 'Outright Image Leader'GERMANY - Big Dutchman has an outstanding reputation amongst agriculturalists in Germany.
Training on Electronic Sow Feeding & BigFarmNetGERMANY - With BigFarmNet, Big Dutchman has a cutting-edge technology on offer which makes pig production much easier: all controllers, computers and sensors on a farm are able to communicate with each...
Dry Feeding and Liquid Feeding in Pig RearingGERMANY - Housing and feed are important elements during weaning but feeding young piglets requires specific pig feeding systems and management strategies, according to Dr Anne Elkmann and Norbert Bärlein...
Big Dutchman Opens New Facility in AraraquaraBRAZIL - Big Dutchman recently inaugurated its new Brazilian facility in the city of Araraquara, state of Sao Paulo. Nearly BRR30 million (€13 million) were invested in a property of 10 hectares (25...
Focus on Pig Production and Biogas PlantsGERMANY - Approximately 100 members of the European Pig Producers (EPP) recently undertook an interesting practically-oriented excursion: Within the scope of this year’s European Pig Producers’ Club...
Big Dutchman Top of DLG-Image-BarometerGERMANY - In its recent Image Barometer 2010, the DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts- Gesellschaft; German Agricultural Society) reports Big Dutchman as industry leader in the area of 'technology – livestock...
Electronic Sow Feeding System ApprovedUS - The American Humane Association (USA) has awarded the Seal of Approval for Humane Equipment to Big Dutchman’s CallMatic 2 electronic sow feeding system (ESF).
Innovations at VIV Asia from Big DutchmanTHAILAND - Big Dutchman will have a number of innovations on show at VIV Asia 2011, which takes place in Bangkok on 9 to 11 March.
Big Dutchman Founder Celebrates 100th BirthdayGERMANY - Jack DeWitt, the original 'Big Dutchman', turned 100 years old on 30 January 2011.
Big Dutchman Trainees Visit Malaysia, Michigan SOUTHEAST ASIA & US - First hand reports from the Big Dutchman trainees Natalia Krieger and Christian Sauer about their internships in two of the company's subsidiaries in South-East Asia and in North...
New Big Dutchman Representative Office in HCM CityVIET NAM - Big Dutchman is pleased to announce the opening of its representative office in the Ho Chi Minh City.
Modern Technologies Attract VisitorsVIET NAM - 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 company's representatives welcomed a steady flow...
Absolutely Unique: Less Work, More PigletsGERMANY & CANADA - Big Dutchman just signed an agreement for the distribution of two key products of the Canadian pig equipment manufacturer Conception Ro-Main in certain markets: the Contact-O-Max boar...
Innovation Awards for SonoCheck and QuigTagGERMANY - Good news for Big Dutchman in the run-up to EuroTier 2010, the world’s leading exhibition for animal husbandry being held in Hanover, Germany, from 16 to 19 November 2010.
Big Dutchman Expands Sales Force in ChinaCHINA - Big Dutchman is pleased to announce the appointment of Leiden Lei as Area Sales Manager North China for the pig division.
Win an Entrance Ticket for the Young Farmers' PartyHANOVER, GERMANY - The EuroTier2010 will be opening its doors in Hanover very soon.
Silver Medal for Innovation Goes to Ear Tag SystemGERMANY - QuigTag from Big Dutchman Pig Equipment has been awarded a Silver Medal from DLG.
EuroTier Gold Medal for Innovative Pregnancy CheckerGERMANY - SonoCheck from Big Dutchman Pig Equipment has been awarded a coveted Gold Medal from DLG.
Big Dutchman Welcomes BongDong to Agent FamilySOUTH KOREA - On 4 September, at the Big Dutchman booth in VIV China, Mr Cho Youngil, President BongDong, signed a Dealership agreement with Mr Magnus Westerkamp, Managing Director Big Dutchman Pig Equipment....
New Appointment by Big Dutchman ChinaCHINA - Big Dutchman is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles F. Strong, Ph.D. as Technical Sales Director in China.
Big Dutchman Strengthens Foothold in ChinaCHINA - Big Dutchman is pleased to announce the establishment of its new sales office in Beijing to expand its sales opportunities throughout China.
Montana Prepares for Arrival of 36 ESF StationsUS - More and more large US hog farms are planning to switch from conventional (single animal) gestation crates to group housing.
Carbon Dioxide Sensor Saves Heating CostsGERMANY - Big Dutchman recently announced a successful launch of their new carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor, DOL 17 CO2 sensor.
Constant Weight Checks, Labour-saving SelectionGERMANY - In view of increasing prices for raw materials, pig producers get increasingly under pressure: electricity, gas and oil as well as feedstuffs – everything gets more expensive.
Big Dutchman Signs up for VietStock ExpoVIET NAM - Livestock equipment company, Big Dutchman, has confirmed its participation at VietStock '10 Expo && Forum as 'Anchor Exhibitor'.













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