A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd, also widely known as Baurs, a leading and pioneering corporate with diversified business interests, held its 1000th board meeting on 10th of April 2025, a testament to its unwavering commitment to spurring innovation, building sustainability, and accelerating progress over the past 128 years. The meeting was held at the iconic Baurs building at Upper Chatham Street, Colombo 01.
This historic milestone marks not just the legacy of Baurs but also its resilience in navigating challenges and its steadfast contribution to Sri Lanka’s economy and people.
Since 1897, Baurs has grown and adapted to keep up with Sri Lanka’s changing needs, advancing in many of its industry verticals and going onto setting world-class benchmarks and best practices for others to follow suit. Its board meetings have played a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions that have allowed Baurs to stay ahead of its time—whether pioneering advancements in agriculture, spearheading digital transformation, or revolutionizing hospitality education and training.
These forums have been crucial in fostering an environment of foresight and adaptability, ensuring that Baurs continues to drive meaningful impact across industries and to the communities it serves.
Baurs has been at the forefront of sustainable organic agriculture in Sri Lanka, blending scientific expertise with practical applications to enhance sustainable farming. When Sri Lanka transitioned towards organic agriculture in 2021, Baurs stepped up with a well-researched master plan, collaborating with experts from Switzerland-based FiBL and HAFL to introduce sustainable organic farming methods.
Today, it has successfully set up a comprehensive and holistic center of excellence in this regard, with the participation of various stakeholders. More recently, Baurs revolutionized fertilizer application efficiency with its pioneering ‘super urea,’ a nitrogen dual stabilizer that improves crop yield while reducing environmental impact, showcasing its commitment to responsible agricultural innovation. This innovation aligns with the global goals outlined in the UN Colombo Declaration on Sustainable Nitrogen Management which calls for urgent, coordinated action to halve nitrogen waste globally by 2030.
Beyond agriculture, Baurs has significantly expanded its presence in the pharmaceutical sector. Its strategic partnerships with global healthcare leaders underscore its role in ensuring Sri Lankans have access to world-class medicines and medical technologies. Baurs also represents renowned international brands such as GSK, Fresenius, Nestlé Health Science, Roche, Sanofi, Isispharma , OMRON, Viatris (formerly Mylan), Sandoz, Ajanta Pharma, Novartis, Alcon, Mega, Merck, Dexa, Eisai, MSD, Encube, CheplaPharm, Johnson &Johnson, Apex, Vitrolife, Unichem, Rohto, Medtronics, Wellch Allyn, Beckton Dickinson, and Geister , among many others. By leveraging an extensive distribution network and cutting-edge technology, Baurs is transforming healthcare accessibility and affordability across the nation.
