Yanmar Compact Equipment announces the appointment of Ryu Kudo as Chief Executive Officer. Kudo joined Yanmar in June 2019 and currently serves as President and Representative Director of Yanmar Construction Equipment in Japan—a role he will continue to hold alongside his new position. Kudo brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to guide the business through its next phase of growth.
Yanmar S.P. Co., Ltd. joined Chia Tai Co., Ltd. and XAG Co., Ltd. in the grand opening of the "Chia Tai Experience" at the Chia Tai Agricultural Center in Bang Nam Priao District, Chachoengsao Province, Thailand. This collaborative initiative aims to elevate Thai agriculture by empowering farmers with cutting-edge technology, advanced knowledge, and sustainable farming solutions.
Yanmar America has taken a major step toward its sustainability goals with the installation of 914 high-efficiency solar panels at its headquarters in Adairsville, Georgia. As of March 25, the solar array is fully operational and will reduce the facility’s reliance on non-renewable power sources and lower the company’s carbon footprint in line with the Yanmar Green Challenge 2050 goals.
Yanmar has announced its official sponsorship of the ASEAN Football Federation’s four major national team and club events: the ASEAN Championship™, the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup™, the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup™, and the ASEAN U-23 Championship™, collectively branded as the ASEAN United FC. The partnership is an extension of Yanmar’s sponsorship of the ASEAN Championship™ from 2016 to 2022.
Yanmar Compact Equipment has reached a major production milestone, celebrating the manufacture of its 300,000th mini excavator at its Chikugo Plant in Fukuoka Prefecture. The plant, which has served as Yanmar’s primary manufacturing hub since 2004, produced the landmark machine earlier this year.
Yanmar Power Technology has received an Approval in Principle from classification society DNV for its GH320FC Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System. Designed as a next-gen marine power source, it features an innovative design for easy installation on various vessels, supports parallel unit connections, and offers flexible hydrogen module configurations to meet diverse power needs.
Yanmar will be at bauma 2025 at Hall A-4, Booth 425
Munich, Germany (April 4, 2025) – Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a group company of Yanmar Holdings, will exhibit at bauma 2025, to be held in Munich, Germany from April 7 to April 13, 2025.
bauma is the world’s leading trade fair for construction and industrial machinery. Yanmar will take part in this year’s edition under the theme of
Scotland’s peatlands are among the most effective carbon stores on the planet, holding more carbon per hectare than forests. However, decades of erosion and drainage have left more than 60% of Scotland’s peatlands damaged, releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere. In response, landowners are taking action to restore these vital landscapes.
Since joining Yanmar Energy Systems in 2022, Controlled Air has been able to expand its operations and accelerate its mission, furthering its founder’s vision of creating smarter, more efficient energy solutions. Now, as an integral part of Yanmar, the company continues to push the boundaries of energy innovation, helping businesses across North America reduce emissions and optimize energy use.
Osaka, Japan (March 10, 2025) – Yanmar is set to officially launch a new organization dedicated to advancing electrification in the compact off-highway segment. This new Electrification Unit, which will commence operations in April 2025, will focus on delivering a diverse portfolio of e-powertrain solutions, including batteries and eDrives.
As a component manufacturer, supplier, and integrator,
HIMOINSA, part of the Yanmar Group, is a manufacturer of Power Technology Solutions that designs and produces generator sets, battery storage systems, lighting towers, automatic transfer switches, monitoring controls and accessories, for backup and continuous power supply.
SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited., a strategic subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited, Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., and Yanmar Energy System Co., Ltd. have signed a basic agreement to supply 150 MW of renewable energy—the largest capacity under a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement in Japan.
Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. was awarded Silver at the Japan Branding Awards 2024, hosted by Interbrand Japan. The awards recognize exceptional branding initiatives by companies and organizations, sharing these efforts to promote growth and innovation in brand strategy.
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has received approval for its “New Production Plan for Hydrogen-Fueled Engines and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems” under Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Promotion of the construction of zero-emission ships etc.” The proposal was approved on January 9, 2025.
Yanmar Holdings, Yanmar Corporation, and Yanmar Marine International Asia proudly concluded the BIWAKO DRAGON INVITATION 2024, an international Dragon Class yacht race held November 21-24 on Lake Biwa, Japan. The Yanmar Sunset Marina in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture, served as the venue, welcoming approximately 30 teams and 100 participants from Europe, Oceania, Asia, and Japan.
Christof Schmit from Kulmbach has been paralyzed since he was 16 years old. Nevertheless, he managed to gain a stellar reputation as an earthworks expert. He is the first in Germany to introduce a unique ‘do-it-yourself’ business model, in which customers work hands-on with him to realize their project vision.
Yanmar Energy System Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has officially completed its acquisition of Czech cogeneration manufacturer TEDOM. Yanmar reached an agreement with TEDOM’s previous owner, Jet Investment, on September 4, with regulatory authorities completing the review process over the past few weeks.
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 Power Technology, a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has successfully completed a land-based demonstration test of a pilot-ignition hydrogen 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation in coastal vessels, achieving operation at a rated output of approximately 500kW. This trial was conducted as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero emission ship demonstration experiment.
For differing social reasons, smaller machines need to become both simpler to use and more autonomous. That’s the verdict of Ryu Kudo, president of Yanmar Compact Equipment’s Japan region.
