Yanmar America Teams Up with LakePoint Sports as Campus Wide Partner

Emerson, GA (September 16, 2023) – Yanmar America, a prominent name in tractors and industrial equipment, has strengthened its community ties by becoming a Campus Wide Partner of LakePoint Sports based in Greater Atlanta. This exciting partnership aims to elevate the LakePoint Sports guest experience by providing a fleet of cutting-edge equipment to enhance campus operations and guest transportation.

LakePoint Sports, recognized as the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, boasts an impressive array of venues, including synthetic turf baseball fields, a state-of-the-art indoor facility with basketball and volleyball courts, a beach volleyball venue, and soccer, lacrosse, and football fields. Yanmar America's commitment to this partnership is underscored by its provision of tractors, UTVs (Utility Task Vehicles), and passenger electric vehicles, all of which will be instrumental in transporting guests and officials around the campus and supporting day-to-day maintenance and operations.

Jon Richardson, Director of the Yanmar America Rural Lifestyle Division, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled to join forces with LakePoint Sports to enhance the overall experience for athletes, families, and fans. Our top-notch equipment will help keep the campus in peak condition and ensure seamless transportation for all."

"We are thrilled to have Yanmar America join our exclusive roster of LakePoint Sports Campus Wide Partners” stated Mark M. O'Brien, President and CEO of LakePoint Sports. “Their contribution will help our LakePoint Sports Team deliver excellence in the guest experience, streamline our operations, and offer added convenience and efficiency to everyone who visits the LakePoint Sports campus."

As part of this partnership, Yanmar America will prominently display signage, product exhibits, and promotions throughout the LakePoint Sports campus, reinforcing their commitment to the community and the world of sports. This collaboration promises a brighter future for LakePoint Sports and the Emerson community as a whole.

About Yanmar America Corporation

Yanmar America Corporation, located in Adairsville, GA, is the regional headquarters of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. a global company based in Osaka, Japan. Yanmar was established in 1912, and in 1933 became the world's first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine. Today, Yanmar is a recognized leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced performance diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment, as well as gas engine-based energy systems. Yanmar America Corporation is located at 101 International Parkway, Adairsville, GA 30103. For more information, please visit yanmar.com/us.

LakePoint Sports

LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, serves athletes in more than 30 sports year-round, including baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, football, gymnastics and cheer. Based in the greater Atlanta area, the 1,300-acre LakePoint Sports campus features the 170,000-square-foot Champions Center with the world’s largest continuous wood floor where 12 full-court basketball games or 24 full-court volleyball games can play at once. Additionally, the campus includes eight Major League-sized baseball fields and three multi-use fields for soccer, lacrosse, rugby and football, as well as a 10-court beach volleyball pavilion and a three-lake wakeboarding park.