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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.

08/03/2026

Breaking ground, breaking stereotypes, winning awards. Celebrating our trailblazers this International Women’s Day.

01/03/2026

True impact comes from commitment. 35 years at Baurs.

27/02/2026

A moment of pride for all of us. 🌟

Congratulations to our CEO on being honored as CEO of the Year 2025 by Global CEO Magazine.

A recognition that reflects visionary leadership, purpose, and impact.

Rolf Bl**er

24/02/2026

Empowering future leaders through digital access 🚀

Baurs provides free laptops to students at the University of Vavuniya – Faculty of Business Studies

16/02/2026

80 years of care and counting. Proud to celebrate our legacy through meaningful CSR initiatives that uplift communities. 🌱

01/02/2026

Honoring 25 remarkable years. Thank you, Anura Weerasinghe

31/12/2025

Here’s to the quiet strength that carried us and the resilience that will guide our future.

Wishing you a meaningful 2026 From Baurs.

25/12/2025

Celebrating the connections that matter most. We wish all our friends and partners a truly peaceful Christmas.

09/12/2025

74 years later, his vision still shapes our journey.

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01/12/2025

A significant step for Baurs Agriculture! We launched our Advisory Knowledge Center and Soil Testing Laboratory in Ratnapura. Dedicated to advancing sustainable, data-driven farming.

29/11/2025

A 128-year journey built not just on precision, but on people. We carry the legacy of every hand that has built this company and feel immense gratitude for the community that continues to champion us. Here's to the next chapter!

14/11/2025

Honoring Alfred Baur's Legacy. 🥇

As proud sponsors, Baurs presented the Alfred Baur Memorial Gold Medal for Best Overall Oral Presentation at the Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium (FAURS) of University of Peradeniya. Committed to research for 11 years!

Faculty of Agriculture undergraduate Research Symposium
University of Peradeniya
Ranila Tharaka Jayasinghe
Kokila Sandaruwan

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

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+94114732600

Website

http://www.baurs.com/

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