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Exhibiting at Middle East Poultry Expo 2025

A33
RICEC, Riyadh
14 Apr - 16 Apr, 2025

Product Offerings

Products:

Capacitive Sensors: DOL 40 Series, DOL 44 Series

Climate Sensors: DOL 53 Ammonia Sensor, DOL 119 CO2 Sensor, DOL 139 CO2 Sensor

Light Sensors: DOL 16

Weather Sensors: DOL 58

Monitoring Solutions: iDOL 65 Pig Weighing Camera, iDOL 90 Water Meter

dol-sensors A/S, headquartered in Aarhus N, Denmark, is a globally recognized manufacturer of advanced sensor technologies, primarily serving the livestock production and agricultural automation sectors. With over four decades of experience, dol-sensors has become a trusted partner for data-driven environmental control solutions that support animal welfare, production efficiency, and sustainability.

Core Business

The company designs, manufactures, and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent sensors that measure, monitor, and analyze environmental parameters in livestock housing and agricultural operations. dol-sensors is a subsidiary of SKOV A/S and plays a critical role in integrating sensor technologies within broader climate control and farm management systems.

Product and Service Offerings

1. Capacitive Sensors

  • DOL 40 Series: Non-contact detection of feed and grain
  • DOL 44 Series: High-precision capacitive sensor for tougher industrial environments

2. Climate Sensors

  • DOL 53: Ammonia (NH3) sensor for indoor air quality
  • DOL 119 / 139: CO2 sensors for real-time air quality monitoring

3. Light Sensors

  • DOL 16: Measures light intensity in animal houses to maintain circadian rhythms

4. Weather Sensors

  • DOL 58: Records wind speed, direction, humidity, and temperature to optimize ventilation

5. Monitoring Systems

  • iDOL 65 Pig Weighing Camera: Non-invasive, AI-based weight estimation system
  • iDOL 90 Water Meter: Monitors water consumption for predictive health diagnostics

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

dol-sensors distinguishes itself with precision-engineered sensors that offer:

  • High durability in corrosive and wet livestock environments
  • Plug-and-play integration with SKOV and third-party climate control systems
  • Proprietary calibration algorithms for real-time, actionable insights
  • Comprehensive data capture supporting precision farming initiatives

Financial Performance

While dol-sensors A/S does not release independent financial data, it operates as a vital technological arm of SKOV A/S, which maintains a strong global market share in climate and farm management systems. The sensor division has seen double-digit growth annually due to rising global demand for smart farming technologies.

Shipment and Export Data

From available trade intelligence:

  • Annual Global Shipments (2023): Over 10,000 sensor units
  • Export Markets: More than 60 countries including Germany, USA, India, China, and Brazil
  • Most Exported Products: DOL 44 capacitive sensor, DOL 119 CO2 sensor

Target Market

dol-sensors targets OEMs, system integrators, farm equipment manufacturers, and large-scale livestock operators. Their technology is also used by research institutions and commercial farms investing in data-driven animal production.

Capabilities

  • R&D facilities for sensor design and firmware development
  • ISO-certified manufacturing processes
  • Customized calibration and firmware programming services
  • Global distribution and support network

Certifications and Compliance

  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified for quality management
  • CE Marking on all sensors
  • RoHS & REACH Compliant
  • Meets IP66/IP69K protection standards for water and dust resistance

Customer Testimonials

Field feedback from system integrators highlights the accuracy and durability of dol-sensors in demanding livestock house environments. One European poultry integrator reported a 20% improvement in feed efficiency using DOL sensors integrated with SKOV climate systems, attributed to improved microclimate management.

Major Achievements

  • Deployment in over 25,000 farms globally
  • Development of the industry-first ammonia sensor (DOL 53)
  • Strategic integration with iDOL cloud systems for advanced analytics
  • Continual expansion into smart aquaculture and crop environments

dol-sensors A/S continues to redefine environmental sensing through robust engineering, innovation, and a strong focus on animal welfare and sustainable agriculture.