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  • "Ishin" Tugboat Equipped with Yanmar Dual Fuel Engine for Reduced Environmental Load

    ​Osaka Bay's first LNG tugboat, "Ishin" was completed at Kobe Port on February 27, 2019 and since March 2020, has been working in Osaka Bay and the Seto Inland Sea guiding large vessels in the area. Yanmar supplied two marine dual fuel engines (6EY26DF), as well as the fuel supply system which included the LNG fuel tank, buffer tank, and gas fuel device.

  • Establishment of YANMAR Energy System Canada Inc.

    Yanmar has announced the establishment of YANMAR Energy System Canada Inc., an energy company that will provide advanced solutions to customers in Canada in gas-powered generation, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The new company is headed by Kazuko Newton, who has extensive experience in the HVAC market in Canada.

  • Yanmar Launches Global Customer Service Hub: Yanmar Synergy Square

    Yanmar Global CS Co., Ltd. , a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. today commences operations at Yanmar Synergy Square (YSQ). Built as a center for excellence in global customer service, YSQ will serve as the headquarters of YGCS, a Yanmar Group company that was established in April of this year. Yanmar’s Remote Support Center also moves to the site, incorporating enhanced functionality.

  • Yanmar Receives Order for 8EY26LDF Dual Fuel Engines to Power Japan’s First LNG Ferries

    anmar has received an order from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd for dual fuel 8EY26LDF engines. The engines will be used to power generators on board Japan’s first two LNG ferries (provisionally named “Sunflower Kurenai” and “Sunflower Murasaki”). The ferries are to be built at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.’s Shimonoseki Shipyard.

  • HIMOINSA Provides Power in the Fight Against Covid19 in Spain

    Generators from Yanmar subsidiary HIMOINSA have been used in disinfection activities to combat the coronavirus pandemic. HIMOINSA distributor, Dos Vías Alquiler de Maquinaria located in Asturias, a region in the north of the country, supplied mobile equipment to assist with fumigation of various public facilities to combat the pandemic.

  • YANMAR Engines Power COVID-19 Disinfection

    Yanmar Europe and Qaswaa Al-Bararry have taken part in a project to disinfect and sanitize public areas in Baghdad in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus and protect the Iraqi community.

  • Yanmar Holdings Approves Changes to Senior Management

    Yanmar Holdings has implemented a business reorganization effective April 1, 2020. Business Unit Companies with their own strengths, together with a Functional Company specializing in autonomous management, will enable dynamic business development for the next 100 years.

  • Yanmar Develops Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Maritime Applications

    Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. have announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles, as part of efforts to offer environment-friendly powertrain solutions.

  • A Virtual Solution to a Real Energy Crisis

    Our ageing national grid infrastructures need to be upgraded or replaced with more efficient, environmentally friendly and secure networks. However, how smart are ‘smart grids’ and what’s the ‘smartest’ way for them to incorporate the latest developments in ‘virtual’ power plant technology? Fortunately, Yanmar and its European research partners are working to help provide the answers.

  • Yanmar Rolls Out SHIPSWEB for Efficient Maritime Management

    Osaka Japan, December 24th, 2019 – Yanmar subsidiary, Yanmar Engineering has announced the deployment of SHIPSWEB, a sophisticated tool for management of auxiliary engines on ocean-going vessels. Available from November 1st, 2019, SHIPSWEB incorporates elements of artificial intelligence and advanced information and communications technology (ICT) to efficiently manage the operation of large auxil

  • Efficient Generation for Sustainable Power

    A move away from traditional coal and nuclear energy has created significant opportunities for combined heat and power generation (CHP). Companies such as Yanmar are providing low carbon solutions that are becoming an increasing part of the energy mix.

  • eFuzion: Innovative Technology for a Sustainable Future

    The eFuzion concept, primarily developed by Yanmar’s robotics research team, is a working demonstration of a precision machine with a robot arm that shows the possibilities of autonomous construction machinery of the future.

  • TUFF TORQ Produces 15 Millionth Transmission

    TUFF TORQ has achieved the significant milestone of producing 15 million drivetrain products. After having taken 10 years from 1989 to 1999, to produce the first million the company now produces over a million every year, making this an extemely meaningful milestone.

  • Yanmar Develops Exciting New Marine Activity “Wheeebo”

    Yanmar has developed a new marine activity called the Wheeebo Users of the circular board lean in the desired direction of travel and onboard sensors detect the change in weight distribution and engage the boards motor to propel the board across the water.

  • Yanmar Unveils its Exciting New eFuzion Concept at bauma

    At this year’s bauma, Japanese manufacturer Yanmar is presenting an original new concept vehicle to the public for the first time. Packed with innovative technology, the eFuzion concept demonstrates the depth and breadth of Yanmar’s global R&D, investing efforts in developing and implementing innovative technologies to inspire creativity and unleash future possibilities.

  • Yanmar Produces 10 Millionth Vertical Water-cooled Engine

    Yanmar started production of vertical water-cooled engines at its Nagahama factory in 1968 with most production now taking place at the company’s Biwa "mother" factory. With the production of its 10 millionth such engine, Yanmar looks back on this major milestone and will continue to work on development and production of high-quality, highly reliable engines that meet the needs of our customers.

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