Yanmar Expands North American Dealer Network with Six Matheny Equipment Locations

Century-old, family-owned dealership strengthens Yanmar's presence across West Virginia and the Kansas City market, expanding customer access to compact equipment, parts and service support.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn., November 12, 2026 – Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE NA) is expanding its North American dealer network through a new six-location partnership with Matheny Motor Truck Company, operating as Matheny Equipment. With five locations in West Virginia and one serving the Kansas City market, the partnership strengthens Yanmar's regional presence and expands customer access to its compact construction equipment portfolio.

The partnership brings together Yanmar's reputation for durable, reliable compact equipment and Matheny's more than 100 years of experience serving customers across multiple industries. With established local relationships and a strong commitment to sales and service, Matheny will help deliver the equipment expertise and ongoing support customers expect throughout their ownership experience.

Customers will have access to Yanmar's portfolio of mini excavators, compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and tracked carriers, supported by Matheny's local sales, parts and service capabilities.

“Our commitment is to build a dealer network that customers can depend on, supported by partners who share our values and our long-term vision,” said Anna Christine Sgro, President, Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. “Matheny brings more than a century of experience, strong customer relationships and a proven commitment to the communities it serves. With six locations across West Virginia and the Kansas City market, this partnership represents an important step in strengthening our presence and ensuring customers have access to the equipment, expertise and support they need to succeed. We are proud to welcome the Matheny team to the Yanmar family.”

Founded in 1922, Matheny has built its reputation through generations of family ownership and a commitment to serving its customers. With third- and fourth-generation family members actively involved in daily operations, the company brings a long-term perspective and established expertise across construction, transportation, municipal, utility, automotive and industrial markets.

The addition of Yanmar compact equipment broadens Matheny's product offering and creates new opportunities to serve contractors, municipalities and equipment owners involved in construction, excavation, landscaping, utilities and site preparation.

“At Matheny Equipment, our mission is to fully support our commercial customers throughout our dealership footprint. Partnering with Yanmar in West Virginia and Kansas allows our current and future customers who operate Yanmar premium compact equipment to feel confident in our service teams' ability to provide quality service. Matheny’s 200+ technicians are the key to our customers’ success in minimizing downtime while on the jobsite,” said Tim Matheny, President, Matheny Equipment Company.

The partnership reflects Yanmar CE NA's continued commitment to building a strong, capable and customer-focused dealer network across North America. By partnering with established businesses that understand their local markets and prioritize long-term customer relationships, Yanmar is strengthening the foundation for sustainable growth and dependable equipment ownership support.

To find an authorized Yanmar Compact Equipment dealer near you, visit yanmarce.com.

About Yanmar Compact Equipment North America

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (YCENA), headquartered in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, delivers compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, and tracked carriers to dealers and customers across the United States and Canada. Designed for demanding construction environments, Yanmar equipment is engineered for durability, performance, and jobsite productivity. YCENA supports a strong dealer network with equipment solutions, parts, service, and training, while continuing to invest in product development and innovation to meet evolving contractor needs. For more information, visit: yanmarce.com.

About Yanmar Compact Equipment

Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of compact equipment for construction and other earthmoving applications. Its portfolio includes extensive ranges of mini and midi excavators, wheel loaders, compact track loaders and tracked carriers, supported by a wide range of services designed to ensure customer success. With manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe and North America and an extensive international dealer network, Yanmar CE is known for its innovative approach, reliability, performance and commitment to customer satisfaction. These traits are reflected in the company’s tagline, “Building with you.” For more details, visit: yanmar.com/global/construction/

About Yanmar

Founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1912, Yanmar was the first ever to succeed in making a compact diesel engine of a practical size in 1933. A pioneer in diesel engine technology, Yanmar has expanded its product range, services and expertise across engines, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, energy systems, marine products, machine tools and components. Yanmar’s global business operations span seven domains, delivering advanced solutions toward realizing a sustainable future. For more information, visit: yanmar.com/global/about/

About Matheny

Matheny Motor Truck Co. was founded in 1922 and is currently owned and operated by the fourth-generation owners, Tim and Monica Matheny. Matheny Motors employs close to 600 employees in 20 facilities located in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Kansas, and Florida. Matheny Motors is comprised of 5 Divisions serving all segments of the transportation industry: Matheny Automotive, Matheny Truck Group, Matheny Towing & Equipment, Matheny Fire & Emergency, and Matheny Equipment Company. For more information, please call 304-482-3454 or visit mathenymotors.com.

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Maria Locacciato
Yanmar Compact Equipment North America
maria_locacciato@yanmar.com
(218) 603-0943