Shigenobu Tanaka on curiosity, community, and building a culture ready for transformation.
Some transformations begin with technology, while others begin with a decision. For Shigenobu Tanaka, Head of Digital Transformation and IT Infrastructure at Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE), that decision came after 35 years in international engineering, planning, and software development roles.
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Jon Lopez, President of Yanmar CE EMEA, on how clarity, focused strategy and forward planning are driving the company's long-term growth.
When Jon Lopez was appointed President of Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA (Yanmar CE) in November 2024, he took the helm of a business ready for renewal. Since then, his focus has been to guide the organization through change and position it for long-term succe
Anton Wörmann deepens his collaboration with Yanmar CE as he breathes new life into Japan’s forgotten akiya homes. His passion for heritage restoration and sustainable building has won global attention, leading Yanmar CE to welcome him as its first global brand ambassador.
Yanmar's acquisition of Almere City FC, has been officially approved by the KNVB effective October 31, 2025. This new chapter follows a decade-long partnership as the club’s stadium sponsor. Focused on sustainable growth and community engagement, Almere City is set for exciting developments. Former owner Kroonenberg Groep will remain a key sponsor, ensuring a solid foundation for future ambitions.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yanmar Power Solutions, and Japan Engine Corporation have achieved the world’s first land-based operation of marine hydrogen engines. The breakthrough marks a major step toward zero-emission shipping, with onboard trials planned as part of Japan’s 2050 carbon neutrality goals.
Yanmar Compact Equipment’s Global Brand & CSR Director, Elsie De Nys, shares how diversity and inclusion fuel innovation and trust across industries. Drawing on Japanese heritage and global reach, Yanmar CE shows how “difference, not sameness” strengthens culture, drives progress, and supports customers worldwide.
Yanmar’s concept tractor YPV-L and foiling sailboat YPV-S have won the Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the Design Concept category. Part of the YANMAR PRODUCT VISION 2035, the designs showcase “Essential Design,” uniting innovation, sustainability, and customer value across land and sea.
Kanadevia, MOL, and Yanmar Power Solutions have achieved a world-leading 98% reduction in methane slip during onboard trials of LNG-fueled vessels—far exceeding the 70% target. Backed by NEDO’s Green Innovation Fund, the project aims for social implementation by FY2027, contributing to major GHG reductions in the maritime sector.
Yanmar Holdings and Sony Group have launched YANMAR BLUE TECH Co., Ltd., a joint venture advancing underwater sensing and robotics. Its first project develops high-speed hull-cleaning ROVs with debris collection, integrating Sony’s imaging and sensing tech with Yanmar’s marine expertise to promote ocean conservation and sustainable shipping.
Yanmar has launched Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., a new company dedicated to advancing large engine technologies for marine and land-based applications. Formed through the spin-off of Yanmar Power Technology’s large power products business, the new entity will focus on developing multi-fuel solutions to support the maritime industry’s path toward decarbonization and carbon neutrality by 2050.
Osaka, Japan (September 26, 2025) – Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced the implementation of a corporate reorganization in which Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. will split into two distinct companies: Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., dedicated to industrial engines, and Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., focused on marine and industrial engines, including medium- and high-speed models, a
Yanmar Holdings has released its original anime “未ル (Miru): Paths To My Future” worldwide on Crunchyroll and on REMOW in the Americas. Winner of the Gold Award and Grand Prix at the 2025 Kyoto Anime Monozukuri Awards, Miru carries the message “The future is in our hands,” inspiring new challenges and positive impact.
Yanmar has announced plans to build a new factory in Indaiatuba, São Paulo state, Brazil, with an investment of R$ 280 million. The project, set for phased completion by 2030, will expand production capacity, integrate operations, and enhance processes to meet rising demand.
Yanmar Group will exhibit for the first time at the TICAD Business Expo, Aug. 20–22, 2025, in Yokohama, showcasing the YH700 combine harvester and HIMOINSA EHR battery system to African leaders and global delegates.
Yanmar will open YANMAR CAFE—produced by famed director Kashiwa Sato—on Aug. 2, 2025, inside the Yanmar Kome Gallery at YANMAR TOKYO. The café blends creativity with the spirit of rice culture, continuing the HANASAKA philosophy of unlocking human potential and innovation in agriculture.
The Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA), Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Yanmar HD), and Marino-Forum 21 have jointly developed a new tank for the mass production of Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) seedlings. This initiative is part of a Fisheries Agency-commissioned project titled “Demonstration of Mass-Production System for Commercialization of Eel Seedlings.”
Yanmar has announced that it has signed an agreement with Kroonenberg Groep regarding the acquisition of all shares in Almere City FC, as well as the club’s stadium. Yanmar has had a presence in Almere since 1989 and has been the stadium sponsor of the club for the past ten years. The proposed transaction is subject to approval by the licensing committee of the Royal Dutch Football Association.
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., has been awarded in the Product Design category of the Red Dot Design Award 2025 for its maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, the GH240FC.
Osaka, Japan (June 26, 2025) - Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES LTD. (F&LC) and Owasebussan Co., Ltd. have officially launched a joint demonstration test in June 2025 to promote sustainability in aquaculture through the use of a remote automated feeding system for farmed yellowtail (Buri).
As aquaculture becomes increasingly important as a sustainable alternative to
In the maple forests of Quebec, tradition meets innovation. Discover how Canadian syrup producers are preserving their way of life—sustainably—with help from Yanmar’s compact equipment. A quiet partnership rooted in care, craftsmanship, and the future.
