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Yanmar Takes a Major Step Toward a Low-Carbon Marine Future
Osaka, Japan (February 16, 2026) – Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., a group company of Yanmar Holdings, is advancing the development of next-generation fuel compatible engines to help realize a decarbonized society. In anticipation of increased production of marine and land-use engines in the future, the company has acquired land at the Phoenix industrial site in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. At the newly acquired site, Yanmar Power Solutions plans to construct a new factory where activities such as test operation of marine hydrogen engines will be conducted. Through this initiative, the company aims to reorganize and strengthen its production system, including existing factories. The new factory is scheduled to begin operations around March 2029.
In the marine industry, efforts are underway to develop and commercialize decarbonization-related technologies toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Leveraging its expertise in engine development and manufacturing, Yanmar Power Solutions will continue to promote the development of powertrains compatible with next-generation fuels such as hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia, as well as establish corresponding production systems.
Overview of the New Factory
| Factory Name | (Provisional) Amagasaki Coastal Factory |
| Planned Construction Site | 28-2 Funade, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, and 7 adjacent lots (B-1 Block) |
| Site Area | 33,898.27 m2 (approx. 3.4 ha) |
| Total Floor Area (planned) | Approx. 8,000 m2 (as of March 2029) |
| Main Purpose | Test operation of marine hydrogen engines and related activities |
| Scheduled Start of Operations |
About Yanmar
With beginnings 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 is a global innovator in a wide range of industrial equipment, from small and large engines, agricultural machinery and facilities, construction equipment, energy systems, marine, to machine tools and components — Yanmar’s global business operations span seven domains. Guided by its Brand Statement, “A Sustainable Future – New Value Through Technology,” Yanmar provides advanced solutions to the challenges customers face on land, at sea, and in the city, working towards realizing a sustainable future. For more details, please visit the official website of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
https://www.yanmar.com/global/about/
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