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  • Yanmar Unveils Concept Model e-X1 for Zero Emission Agriculture

    Yanmar Agribusiness Co., Ltd. (Yanmar AG), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has revealed its e-X1 concept, an electric drive compact electric agricultural machine designed to achieve zero emissions in agriculture. The machine can accommodate various implements such as rotary tillers and grass cutters at the front and rear, enabling tasks like weeding, snow removal, and cultivating.

  • Development of Hydrogen-Fueled 4-Stroke Engine Underway for Zero Emission Vessels

    Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has embarked on the development of a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation for coastal vessels in Japan as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero emission ship demonstration experiment. The engine utilizes hydrogen as a fuel, emitting no CO2 during combustion.

  • ELEO Introduces its New Generation of Battery Systems at CONEXPO

    Yanmar Group company, ELEO Technologies B.V, a battery technology manufacturer located in Helmond, the Netherlands, will display its next generation of battery systems at CONEXPO in Las Vegas in March 2023 on Yanmar America’s booth in the at South Hall 2nd Level — S84014. The new system offers increased energy density and ultimate integration flexibility following from the unique modular concept.

  • King Willem-Alexander Opens New ELEO Battery Facility

    Helmond, The Netherlands (January 26, 2023) - His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands performed the opening ceremony for ELEO’s new battery facility. In front of more than 250 guests at the Automotive Campus in Helmond, the Netherlands, the King used an electric excavator to unveil the first battery module produced by the plant.
    Since its founding in 2017, ELEO’s focus has been de

  • Yanmar Holdings Opens New Building in Tokyo

    Yanmar has opened its new Tokyo offices, YANMAR TOKYO, opposite Tokyo station. The 14 floors and 3 basement levels house offices, restaurants and gallery space and YANMAR TOKYO will be an important base for growing an understanding of HANASAKA, which means "to make a flower bloom" in Japanese and is the company's values that underlie the spirit and vision of Yanmar’s founder, Magokichi Yamaoka.

  • Yanmar CE NA Announces Expansion Plans, Hundreds of Job Openings in Coming Years

    GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (Jan. 17, 2023) – Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE NA), encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, announces plans for a 32,000-square-foot expansion to its Grand Rapids, Minnesota facility. The new expansion and a subsequent paint system will increase paint capacity by up to three times with maximum automation and allow a parts manufacturing cap

  • Yanmar Develops Smart Hybrid Chiller for Optimal Control of Gas and Electric Air Conditioning

    Yanmar Energy System Co., Ltd. a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has developed a hybrid chiller system called the Smart Mix Chiller in cooperation with Tokyo Gas and Daikin Industries, Ltd. The system, which will go on sale in April 2023, realizes optimal control of gas and electric air conditioning. The Smart Mix Chiller is only available for the Japanese market.

  • Yanmar Delivers Methanation Gas Compatible Micro Cogeneration System to Tokyo Gas

    (November 16, 2022) Osaka, Japan – Yanmar Energy System Co., Ltd. a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has delivered a 35kW output micro cogeneration system fueled by methanation gas (synthetic methane*) as part of a demonstration facility at the Yokohama Techno Station of Tokyo Gas Co. A demonstration test unit was delivered on September 14, 2022.
    This unit achieves the same power gene

  • KANZAKI Boosts Electric Powertrain with New K-TEC EL KANZAKI Test Engineering Center

    (November 1, 2022) Osaka, Japan – KANZAKI Kokyukoki Mfg. Co., Ltd., a Group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. will commence operations in November 2022 at K-TEC EL, a new testing facility designed to improve development speed and reliability towards a decarbonized society.
    KANZAKI Kokyukoki develops, manufactures and sells transmissions for industrial machinery such as ride-on lawn and garde

  • Green – the new color of business

    Yanmar has been on its zero greenhouse gas emissions path for over a decade. The scale of the challenge is huge – and success will be driven by economic considerations more than concern for the climate, believes Chief Strategy Officer Shiori Nagata. Through the Yanmar Green Challenge 2050, Yanmar will achieve its goal of zero environmental impact goal, offering a range of solutions to customers.

  • Yanmar Introduces e-powertrain Strategy in Europe at bauma 2022

    This year’s bauma will be buzzling with electrification news. Yanmar will seize this world-leading venue as the European launch of its electrification strategy for off-road vehicles and OEM equipment. The electrification strategy will be highlighted at a launch event for press and other interested parties on Tuesday 25 October at 14:00 hrs. at the Yanmar stand (A4.425).

  • Yanmar America Becomes a Service & Solutions Provider with Acquisition of Controlled Air

    Yanmar America has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Controlled Air, a privately owned, premier HVAC solutions provider in Connecticut and surrounding states in the northeastern US. A leader in providing energy efficiency for over 40 years, Controlled Air has built a legacy of technology and innovation with market-leading HVAC services & solutions with a strong focus on the customer.

  • Yanmar Compact Equipment to exhibit at BAUMA 2022

    Coming as part of the company’s continued commitment to electrification, Yanmar CE will present a number of exciting all-electric additions to its range at bauma 2022.

  • Yanmar Ships 1,500 Units of Marine SCR System

    Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a Yanmar Group company, has received orders for over 2,200 units of its proprietary exhaust gas after-treatment system. Yanmar has shipped a cumulative total of over 1,500 units of the Selective Catalytic Reduction System since the first unit was shipped in 2015. The catalytic reactors can be used on Yanmar’s 6EY and 8EY series marine engines to reduce emissions.

  • Yanmar Announces Mid-Term Strategy (FY2022 – FY2025)

    Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has formulated the Yanmar Group's mid-term strategy, "Change & Challenge MTP2025" for the period from fiscal 2022 to 2025, which focuses on Green House Gas and environmentally friendly corporate activities to realize a sustainable society.

  • Peter Aarsen Appointed CEO of Yanmar’s Energy System Business

    Leading global energy systems provider, Yanmar Energy System Co., Ltd., has announced the appointment of Peter Aarsen as Executive Officer of Yanmar Holdings in charge of Energy Systems Business. In his new role, Aarsen will oversee Yanmar’s global energy system business.

  • Yanmar Introduces Carbon-Neutral Electrification Strategy at bauma 2022

    Yanmar a world-leading provider of power solutions and industrial machinery, introduces its electrification strategy for off-road vehicles and equipment at bauma 2022, in Germany, the world’s biggest construction equipment exhibition. Yanmar (stand A4.425) will showcase its off-road product portfolio, commitment to customer lifecycle value and future vision for industrial equipment.

  • Yanmar America Reignites Partnership with Front Row Motorsports

    Yanmar America Corporation, a leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced performance diesel engines, tractors, UTVs, and construction equipment, will make its return to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) this weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Yanmar America will be the primary partner on Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 YANMAR Ford Mustang team.

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