VDL Jansen was established in Holland in 1986 by entrepreneur and engineer, A.H. Jansen, to produce automatic laying nests. Over successive years, the range of products was expanded to include mechanization for the poultry industry. In 2020, his company, Jansen Poultry Equipment was acquired by the VDL Group and subsequently VDL Jansen was adopted as the company name.
The company is dedicated to providing systems to allow producers to obtain optimal results from flocks. VDL Jansen manufactures all products in-house and offers flexibility in design to suit specific needs.
The VDL Group is an industrial conglomerate operating 106 companies in 20 nations with 15,000 employees. Products include vehicles, automotive components, production automation systems, container handling, dust extraction and agricultural equipment.
VDL Jansen has developed efficient aviary systems for both rearing and laying flocks. Compatibility between rearing and laying configurations is necessary to achieve performance consistent with breed standards especially in the early phase of the laying cycle. Among the range of available models for North America VDL Jansen is promoting:-
RearMaxx® - Available as either two or three tier layout this system offers features that contribute to effective training and development of flocks. RearMaxx® offers efficient use of the volume of a rearing house to achieve high stocking density. The modules facilitate vaccination and handling of pullets based on the design of the doors and the lengthwise partition installed in modules. Feeder and drinking lines located on the first and second tiers are adjustable in height to accommodate growth of the flock. The third tier, if installed, has a fixed drinking line. Foldable perches are supplied with the system. The dimensions of floor mesh supports chicks after placement. Manure is removed on plastic belts.
Comfort 2.0® Laying System – This three-tier installation is equipped with nests on the middle tier with feeding and water lines on the bottom and top tiers to encourage even distribution of flocks. The open system allows observation within the modules. As an alternative configuration, the Comfort 2.0® system can be supplied with two tiers, especially for retrofitting to existing houses with low ceilings.
For information on aviary systems produced by VDL Jansen, access the company website www.VDLJansen.com - The U.S. contact is Todd Heimler, T.Heimler@VDLJansen.com - Telephone: (248) 933-4868.