Baurs
A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd, known as Baurs, is a Swiss-founded diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka with roots in agriculture since 1897.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. is a Sri Lankan conglomerate founded by Swiss national Alfred Baur and has evolved since 1897. It is deeply rooted in Sri Lankan agriculture as a leading supplier of fertilizer, plant protection, seed and animal health products, and is also integrated into healthcare, consumer goods, industrial products, education and air travel. The company retains its Swiss identity and values and has more than 900 employees working across multiple operations in the country.
History
A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. bears the name of its founder Alfred Baur, a Swiss national, and has evolved since 1897 to become a renowned conglomerate deeply rooted in Sri Lankan agriculture as a leading supplier of fertilizer, plant protections, seed and animal health products. The company is also integrated into healthcare, consumer goods, industrial products, education and air travel. It has retained its Swiss identity and values and has enjoyed 125 years of existence. Baurs are the pioneers of scientific manuring in Sri Lanka, particularly for coconuts, and since its inception the firm has maintained a first-class agricultural advisory service. Baurs' fertiliser mixtures were experimentally tested in the firm's own plantations.
Products and positioning
A renowned conglomerate deeply rooted in Sri Lankan agriculture, retaining Swiss identity and values.
Product categories. fertilizer · plant protection products · seed · animal health products
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