OUR MISSION

To design and manufacture practical, innovative solutions that help our customers improve efficiency, protect quality and work more sustainably.

At Martin Lishman Ltd, we combine technology, engineering and real-world experience to create reliable products that deliver measurable benefits across agriculture and amenity management.

A LITTLE HISTORY

Founded in 1975 by Martin Lishman and based in Bourne, Lincolnshire, we develop practical, innovative solutions designed to improve efficiency, protect crop quality and support more sustainable farming practices. The business was led by Gavin and Carol Lishman until 2023 and is now managed by Joel and Emilia Capper, continuing the company’s strong family-run values and commitment to innovation.

Our products are trusted in more than 50 countries worldwide and include grain conditioning systems, crop monitoring technology, potato quality equipment and premium compact sprayers.

With over 50 years of experience, we continue to combine British manufacturing, technical expertise and customer-focused support to deliver reliable solutions for the agricultural and amenity industries.

TIMELINE

1975

Founded

Regarded by many as a true innovator, Martin Lishman worked closely with farmers to solve the everyday challenges they faced. Following the development of the pioneering Pile-Dry Pedestal vertical cooling system, the company was officially established in 1975.

1985

The first Barn Owl crop monitoring system

Barn Owl System

Built using a pocket PC, the very first crop storage monitoring and control system was born, laying the foundations for the smart storage technology we know today.

1993

The First TuberLog

For the first time, growers and producers could identify damage-causing areas within handling machinery. Operators could pinpoint potential problem areas and reduce crop damage.

1995

Sprayer Range Is Born

Headland Control enabled safer and more precise chemical application near watercourses and conservation headlands, marking the beginning of the Martin Lishman sprayer range.

1997

New Premises

Operations moved out of Martin Lishman's garage and into a dedicated facility in Bourne, which remains the company's headquarters today.

2004

Grainmaster i Introduced

Martin Lishman became the exclusive distributor for Protimeter products while the Grainmaster i quickly became one of the UK's leading grain moisture meters.

2006

MiniTemp Monitor

The MiniTemp monitor became a staple grain storage product thanks to its reliable and cost-effective approach to grain temperature monitoring.

2007

Wireless TuberLog

The first wireless TuberLog used Bluetooth to transmit impact and temperature information directly to a smartphone or tablet.

2009

FloorVent

FloorVent introduced underfloor ducts and removable pedestals, improving cooling efficiency while allowing grain stores to remain multi-purpose.

2010

Barn Owl Wireless

Barn Owl Wireless was launched, allowing farmers and store operators to remotely monitor and control grain stores while reducing labour and energy use.

2015