September 13, 2010

Big Dutchman signs pig equipment deal in South Korea

Big Dutchman has signed a dealership agreement with South Korea's Bong Dong focusing on pig equipment.

Bong Dong will represent Big Dutchman pig equipment in the South Korean Market.  "This agreement with Bong Dong represents a significant thrust in our Asia strategy," said Marc Broadbent, managing director Big Dutchman Pig Equipment Asia.

Big Dutchman works with a dense network of agents and distributors on all five continents. These resellers operate their own local businesses carrying spare parts in local warehouses with qualified sales and after sales service technicians.

Big Dutchman has developed feeding, ventilation and housing equipment for modern pig and poultry management since 1938. The company offers practical, economical and environment-friendly equipment to produce high-protein food.

BongDong is the daughter company of Harim Group. Bongdong Co., Ltd. was founded in 1997. It operates the pig production units of BongDong, Farmsco and Sunjin. Harim Group is one of Korea's largest Agri-Food organisations.