Yanmar has announced that it will continue its partnership with Dragon Class sailing as the Title Partner of the upcoming Dragon Gold Cup in Marstrand, Sweden from 12 to 20 August. The crown of the Dragon Class racing calendar, the Marstrand race marks the first time this event has been held since 2019, as the planned 2020 event had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is to commence service of its personal watercraft “Wheeebo” at selected hotels and facilities in Okinawa. "Wheeebo" is an exciting new water activity created around the concept of "Fun for Everyone!" Yanmar developed the Wheeebo as part of its efforts to create exciting new experiences in recreational marine.
Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced its financial results for the period ending March 31st, 2021.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., and Japan Engine Corporation formed a consortium of Japanese engine manufacturers to pursue joint development of hydrogen fueled marine engines for ocean-going and coastal vessels towards establishing a world-leading position in hydrogen engine technologies.
With its Brand Statement of A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is undertaking a range of activities in pursuit of a decarbonized society, from development of new energy sources to realizing zero-emissions from its headquarters, the YANMAR FLYING-Y BUILDING.
Yanmar Marine Systems Co., Ltd. has created an automated fish counting system designed for tuna farming. The highly accurate system utilizes image recognition technology to count the number of fish to help monitor production volume and increase productivity at aquaculture facilities.
YANMAR Marine International has announced a new sponsorship deal with The World Wake Association, confirming its support for key international wakesurf events in the US, Japan and London in 2021. YANMAR’s continued collaboration with The WWA builds on the company’s strategic plan to promote the potential of watersport as an enjoyable activity and invest in the wider recreational marine industry.
Yanmar this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the YFW500D, the world’s first tracked carrier equipped with a Yanmar diesel engine. Created in 1971, the YFW500D was the world’s first tracked carrier and the first in a long line of quality products from Yanmar developed to meet the needs of the times.
Just south of Jogjakarta in central Java is Sriharjo village. It looks like many of the other villages that dot the surrounding countryside but this village is a model of sustainability. Defended against the threat of climate change, it supports the land and the local community, provides for peoples’ lifestyles and nurtures valuable environmental knowledge.
Yanmar has concluded a Master Dealer Agreement with compact tractor and machinery company Wassenberg GmbH, for the sales and service of the YANMAR YT and SA 22-60 HP compact tractor series in Germany. The partnership has secured an important green sector contract in the city of Cologne.
Yanmar has conducted a field demonstration test for the maritime fuel cell system on March 24, in Oita, Japan. Yanmar's maritime fuel cell system incorporates hydrogen fuel cell modules from Toyota’s MIRAI automobile. The system was installed into Yanmar’s EX38A FC pleasure boat for field testing.
Yanmar Stage V engines are powering a two-week official validation test started of revolutionary new COVID-19 rapid testing method: a breath test with the QuBA (Quick Breath Analyzer). Fast, safe, reliable and - very important - without any nasty swabs in your nose and throat. The test could be a huge breakthrough in getting social life back on track.
