Baurs was established in 1897 in Colombo and employs over 800 people in the various segments of the Company - Import, Export, Distribution, Manufacturing and Agency Business in Agriculture, Healthcare, Industrial Raw Materials, Exports, Airlines, Travel, Optics, Machinery and Engineering.

Since the inception in 1897, “Baurs” name has been identified & synonymous with agriculture in Sri Lanka. It is one of the most trusted solution providers for the entire agriculture industry & its’ stake holders. It is fully committed to realize its corporate mission of finding creative solutions to assist in the transformation of Sri Lanka into a modern economy, in keeping with its values.

Baurs was among the first to introduce in Sri Lanka a varied range of Plant Protection chemicals - insecticides, weedicides, fungicides and plant hormones. It proudly represents internationally reputed Plant Protection chemical manufacturers such as Makhteshim-Agan, UPL, Nufarm, Zagro Singapore and Asiatic Agricultural. Besides that, it is also one of the leading private sector importers, blenders and wholesalers of fertilizers in the country.

SISTER COMPANY: Baur Asia Pte. Ltd
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES: A. Baur & Company Travel (Private) Limited, Baurs Plantation Limited, Baurs Airservices Limited