Lely North America held the grand opening of its new headquarters, Lely Park, with a celebration Thursday. President Chad Huyser says the $23 million phase 1 investment in the campus supports the long-term vision the global company for “A Sustainable, Profitable and Enjoyable Future in Farming.”

“With the opening of this new campus, Lely’s goals are to inspire future generations by providing innovative farming solutions that directly impact customers and Lely Centers throughout the U.S. and Canada,” said Chad Huyser, President of Lely North America, who welcomed more than 350 guests to the facility today. “With this expansion, Lely will be able to significantly increase its production capacity in order to meet the growing needs of our North American farmers.”

Lely, which broke ground on this location in late 2020, is the only dairy automation company that manufactures and assembles robotic milking and feeding equipment in North America.

An open house will be held at Lely Park from today from 4 to 7 p.m., with shuttles available at the Vermeer Global Pavilion and Grace Church due to limited on-site parking. The KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio will be at the celebration. Hear more about the grand opening on today’s Let’s Talk Pella.

Speakers and special guests included (from left) Alexander van der Lely, Chairman of the Board & Owner Lely Holding B.V.; Chad Huyser, President of Lely North America; Andre van Troost, Lely International CEO; Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.