Baurs

Baurs A. Baur & Co. In 1884 Alfred Baur of Switzerland arrived in Ceylon, by which Sri Lanka was then known. Baurs was the owner of several up-country tea estates. Ltd.

is a 125-years-old Company, established by the Swiss National Alfred Baur, active in Agriculture, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Industrial Raw Materials, Machinery, Airlines and Education He worked in various firms in Colombo until in 1897 he founded his own enterprise, "A. Baur, the Ceylon Manure Works", dealing exclusively in fertilizers. The first office was at Baillie Street, the stores at Cramer's Lane between Pettah and Hulftsdorp. When in 1901 the premises proved inadequate, stocks and machinery were shifted to a spacious property in Kelaniya. The new works were provided with the first railway siding in Ceylon and a laboratory. Baurs are the pioneers of scientific manuring in Sri Lanka, particularly for coconuts. Since its inception the firm has maintained a first-class agricultural advisory service. Baurs' fertilizer mixtures were experimentally tested in the firm's own plantations. Whilst the trade in fertilizers was always the company's mainstay, other activities were added from time to time. The famous Palugaswewa Coconut property in the Chilaw District, was a world-renowned show-piece of efficient management with highest productivity and diversification. In 1928 the firm became "A. Baur & Company" and in 1938 was incorporated in Ceylon as a Limited Liability Company. In 1941 Baur's Building at Upper Chatham Street in the Fort was completed. It is an elegant, imposing structure and a much acclaimed architectural landmark in Colombo, which houses the Company's Head Office. Alfred Baur, Founder and Life Director, died in 1951 in Geneva. After the Second World War, A Baur & Co. expanded rapidly, becoming one of the major importers and distributors in Sri Lanka of agro-chemicals, pharmaceutical specialties, industrial chemicals and textile dyes. A factory for the local manufacture of agricultural sprayers and an agro-chemicals repacking facility were built. The fertilizer mixing works have been

expanded over the years and now constitute an imposing complex at Kelaniya. The import department, with extensive stores and other facilities, is housed at Grandpass in Colombo. There are branches of the firm in Kandy and Anuradhapura. Today the firm employs in its Colombo establishments about 800 people. To mark its centenary the Alfred Baur Memorial Trust was established in 1997; it will render assistance to rural areas. As part of the centenary celebrations a book entitled " A . Ltd. 100 years in Sri Lanka" was published. In tracing back the history of the firm, tribute is being paid not only to the founder but also to the many fellow-workers who contributed much to the success of the firm. Today at the beginning of the 21st century Baurs looks forward with optimism to continued growth and development. As always, the name 'Baurs' stands for trust and reliability, quality and innovation.

Spreading the warmth of the Festival of Lights! Wishing you and your loved ones a Diwali enriched with peace, success, a...
20/10/2025

Spreading the warmth of the Festival of Lights! Wishing you and your loved ones a Diwali enriched with peace, success, and everything sweet.

Taking care of our team, inside and out! 💚In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Baurs is investing in the well-bein...
17/10/2025

Taking care of our team, inside and out! 💚

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Baurs is investing in the well-being of our staff with Mindfulness and Stress Management Programs.

We believe a healthy mind is key to a productive and happy team.



🐾 Baurs Animal Health is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Dopharma B.V., a global leader in veterinary p...
01/10/2025

🐾 Baurs Animal Health is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Dopharma B.V., a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals from the Netherlands.

To the future leaders, innovators, and dreamers we celebrate you. Happy Children's Day!
01/10/2025

To the future leaders, innovators, and dreamers we celebrate you. Happy Children's Day!

Baurs Toastmasters is proud to be a Golden Club for the second year in a row. We are thrilled to celebrate the 4th Club ...
29/09/2025

Baurs Toastmasters is proud to be a Golden Club for the second year in a row. We are thrilled to celebrate the 4th Club Officer Installation for the 2025/2026 term! 🎤✨

Toastmasters International

🔋 Powering Up Connections, Energizing Growth!We had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic market visit from one of our globa...
27/09/2025

🔋 Powering Up Connections, Energizing Growth!

We had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic market visit from one of our global business partners from Energizer this week a truly energizing experience that brought fresh perspectives and renewed momentum to our local strategy.

Together, we explored consumer trends, shared best practices, and aligned ways to elevate our impact in the region.

Moments like these are more than just meetings they’re about powering up our teams with shared purpose and energizing our journey toward innovation and excellence.

Grateful for the partnership and excited for what’s ahead!

Manoj Chamara

Goodbye Anton Sebagany.
26/09/2025

Goodbye Anton Sebagany.

Our Deputy Managing Director, Janaka Gunasekera, has been elected President of the SLSBC. Congratulations!
24/09/2025

Our Deputy Managing Director, Janaka Gunasekera, has been elected President of the SLSBC. Congratulations!


Baurs wishes you a blessed Milad-Un-Nabi. May peace and joy fill your day
05/09/2025

Baurs wishes you a blessed Milad-Un-Nabi. May peace and joy fill your day

Double the celebration! Nilantha & Nishantha both mark their 30th work anniversary at Baurs today. Cheers to their share...
01/09/2025

Double the celebration! Nilantha & Nishantha both mark their 30th work anniversary at Baurs today. Cheers to their shared legacy!

As we celebrate 80 years of excellence in our Healthcare division, we remain committed to giving back. Our team proudly ...
28/08/2025

As we celebrate 80 years of excellence in our Healthcare division, we remain committed to giving back. Our team proudly participated in a beach clean-up, helping preserve the beauty of our coastline for all to enjoy.



Thanks to the University of Peradeniya for hosting INDUSTRY DAY 2025. As the main sponsor, we were thrilled to meet so m...
21/08/2025

Thanks to the University of Peradeniya for hosting INDUSTRY DAY 2025. As the main sponsor, we were thrilled to meet so many enthusiastic students. The energy was fantastic, and we look forward to the next steps!

Viyan Semaratne Mohamed Zawahir Madura De Silva Society of Industrial Relations & Entrepreneurship Development - SIRED


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No 5 , Upper Chatham Street , Colombo 01.
Colombo
00100

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
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