VDL takes over Jansen Poultry Equipment

JPE is one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-quality poultry systems for the laying, breeding and broiler sectors. The profitable family business from Barneveld (Province of Gelderland) has about 125 employees and its 2019 annual turnover was more than 50 million euros. Jansen specialises in the development and manufacturing of systems that are vital to the poultry sector, from housing systems, egg transport systems, unloading systems, air washers and heat exchangers to manure drying systems. These sophisticated systems, manufactured in-house from design to finished product, including service and maintenance, aim to improve the chickens' well-being and health, leading to better production results for the business owner. JPE has a global dealer network and operates in more than 80 countries.

Welcome addition

VDL considers JPE a welcome addition to the products of VDL Agrotech, a specialist in automated feeding systems for pig and poultry farmers, as well as a supplier of entire livestock systems. With JPE among its ranks, VDL will be a more complete provider for the international poultry market, a highly promising sector. The market is increasingly looking for a broadly oriented partner who can supply systems for both the egg and meat sectors. VDL Agrotech and Jansen Poultry Equipment have been working together for years now. This takeover will further intensify the strength through cooperation between VDL Agrotech and Jansen Poultry Equipment. ‘Despite the many challenges due to the current conditions, this takeover is just right for us. We're convinced JPE and VDL will reinforce each other,' says President and CEO of VDL Groep, Willem van der Leegte.

Continuity

Ab Jansen, founder of JPE: ‘I'm proud and thrilled about the fact that this takeover allows my employees to continue to work for a family business. It also offers long-term continuity for the business in Barneveld. I'm looking forward to intensifying the collaboration with VDL, which will largely hold on to our existing policy.' Ab Jansen will continue to use his extensive knowledge and expertise in an advisory role. Brian van Hooff, Managing Director of VDL Agrotech, will also be managing JPE.

About Jansen Poultry Equipment

Ab Jansen started Jansen Poultry Equipment in 1986 to develop and manufacture the first automated laying nests. Based on its knowledge of technology and poultry, the business was able to develop a highly valued laying nest. These days, the company supplies a wide range of poultry systems and it has grown into a flourishing international business. It has its head office in Barneveld. Jansen Poultry Equipment's vision is still the same as at the time it was set up, and that is that maximum production results are linked to behaviour, modes of living and health of animals. During the development of new systems, maximum use is made of knowledge of technology and poultry. Product development goes hand in hand with research and intensive collaborations