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  • Kita-Sanriku Factory and Yanmar Launch Pilot Project for Land-Based Sea Urchin Aquaculture

    Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and Kita-Sanriku Factory Co., Ltd. launched a pilot project on April 1, 2025, to develop a land-based sea urchin aquaculture system tackling coastal ocean desertification. Supported by Japan's SBIR program, the project includes a 920 million yen budget and a new facility in Iwate, showcasing UNI-VERSE systems® for scalable, high-quality sea urchin production.

  • Yanmar and JIRCAS Establish Deep-Planting Technology for Enhanced Sugar Cane Yields and Reduced Environmental Impact

    Yanmar Agri Co., Ltd. has developed deep-planting cultivation technology to improve sugarcane productivity while minimizing environmental impact. This technology was created in collaboration with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). Following successful research, Yanmar Agri is now launching full-scale sales of related products.

  • Yanmar Completes Acquisition of CLAAS India

    Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of CLAAS India Private Limited through its group company, Yanmar Coromandel Agrisolutions Private Limited, and has changed the company name to Yanmar Agricultural Machinery India Private Limited (YAMIN) effective November 20, 2024.

  • Yanmar Unveils “YANMAR PRODUCT VISION” for Future Product Platform

    Yanmar Holdings has launched the YANMAR PRODUCT VISION, a next-generation design framework based on "Intrinsic Design," emphasizing core functionality and purpose. YPV will guide future design goals, integrating with Yanmar's expertise to create a unified platform across its products, from agricultural machinery and construction equipment to boats and services.

  • Yanmar Acquires CLAAS India

    Osaka, Japan (August 26, 2024) - Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced the acquisition of all shares of CLAAS India, a manufacturer of agricultural machinery in India, through its group company Yanmar Coromandel Agrisolutions. The acquisition, expected to be completed by September 30, 2024, aims to accelerate the expansion of Yanmar’s Agribusiness in India by bringing into its fold a company w

  • Yanmar E-Commerce Platform Rebrands to YTRent as Solution Partner in Machine Rentals

    YANMAR TURKEY MAKINE A.S., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has rebranded its e-commerce solutions platform Makinagetir as YTRent. The platform, which was established in 2016, has facilitated over 12,000 rental transactions in Turkey, and aims to expand its services and identity, positioning itself as a comprehensive solution partner in the sector.

  • Yanmar Commercializes Compact Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power System

    Yanmar Energy Systems Co., Ltd. (Yanmar ES), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has commercialized the "HP35FA1Z", a compact and multi-unit controllable hydrogen fuel cell power generation system, and will begin accepting orders in Japan from September 2, 2024.

  • Yanmar Collaborates with Faeger on Methane Reduction in Philippines Rice Paddies

    Yanmar Agri Co., Ltd. and Yanmar Philippines Corporation, have agreed to collaborate with Faeger Corporation in efforts to reduce methane emissions from rice paddy in the Philippines using the water management method known as Alternate Wetting and Drying. Tests are set to commence around November 2024 towards promoting early adoption of the system and realizing the benefits of decarbonization.

  • 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.

  • PT. Yanmar Diesel Indonesia Celebrates 50th Anniversary

    PT. Yanmar Diesel Indonesia has celebrated its 50th anniversary at a ceremony in Depok, Indonesia. The company has provided exceptional quality agricultural and industrial machinery equipment and fast and responsive after-sales service to Indonesia for 50 years.

  • 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.

  • Yanmar Delivers YV01 Smart Spraying Robot to France

    Yanmar's new smart vineyard robot, the YV01, is now in full production and available for the champagne and wine market in France. With a suite of advanced technology, the spraying robot is fully autonomous. It relieves wine growers of labor-intensive work in vineyards and improves productivity, profitability and safety. The vineyard robot will be sold and serviced by Yanmar Vineyard Solutions SAS.

  • 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 America and TYM Sign Supply Agreement for Tractors

    Yanmar America Corporation has announced a supply agreement with TYM Corporation to provide 3 models of Yanmar-branded tractors. The tractors will be launched in 2023 and available in the North American market. The agreement builds upon the existing cooperation between Yanmar and TYM groups, where Yanmar supplies its TNV diesel engines to TYM for their range of sub compact and compact tractors.

  • 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 Concludes Official Sponsorship Agreement for 2022 Southeast Asian Football Championships

    Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. signed an official sponsorship agreement for the Southeast Asian Football Championships to be held from December 2022 to January 2023. The event is to be held every two years and will be known as the "AFF MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CUP 2022". Yanmar’s sponsorship continues its support for the event in the 2016, 2018 and 2020 tournaments.

  • Yanmar Demonstrates Autonomous Agricultural Machinery at Joint Thailand-Japan Project

    Yanmar has participated in a project to adopt high-precision positioning technology for agricultural machinery in Thailand. This pilot project is supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Thailand-Japan cooperation committee and included a demonstration of the operation of autonomous agricultural machinery equipped with GNSS technology.

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