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  • Yanmar Signs First Official Partnership Agreement with Japan Sailing Federation

    Yanmar Holdings has signed an official partnership agreement with the Japan Sailing Federation, a public interest incorporated foundation. This partnership supports JSAF’s comprehensive activities, including major sailing championships for junior and youth generations and marine environmental conservation efforts, to encourage the growth and challenges of the next generation of sailors.

  • Yanmar Makes First Delivery of Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Hybrid Passenger Ship

    Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd, has made its first delivery of its newly commercialized maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, introduced in August 2023. This system was supplied to the passenger ship HANARIA, operated by MOTENA-Sea, a company backed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and other investors.

  • Yanmar to Continue AMERICA’S CUP Sponsorship

    Yanmar has announced its sponsorship of the 37th America’s Cup as Official Marine Partner. The 37th America’s Cup will take place in Barcelona, Spain, between August and October 2024, where teams will contest for the Cup in cutting-edge AC75 foiling racing yachts.

  • Yanmar Renews Partnership as Title Partner for YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup

    TORQUAY, UK (September 4, 2023) - Yanmar has confirmed its ongoing commitment to Dragon Class sailing as the Title Partner of the highly anticipated YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup, a premier event in the International Sailing Season. The International Dragon Class, with its rich heritage dating back to 1928 in Norway, stands as one of competitive yachting's most prestigious and thrilling keel boat competi

  • Yanmar Marine International Reveals New Electrification Technology at Miami Show as Key Focus in Energy Transition Plan

    At the Miami International Boat Show, YANMAR Marine International reveals innovative electric sail drive technology as the company steps up its energy transition plans in response to customer demand and today’s environmental challenges. YMI will demonstrate its commitment to deliver sustainable propulsion solutions for U.S. boaters, showcasing the YANMAR E-sail drive 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

  • Oyster Selects Yanmar Solution for Larger Yachts in Strengthened Partnership

    Oyster Yachts has announced a strengthened partnership with propulsion specialist YANMAR Marine International with an emphatic endorsement of the YANMAR sail drive solution’s reliability and quality in its benchmark Oyster 495. The YANMAR 4JH110 diesel engine has been selected as standard fit for the Oyster 565 and 595 yachts.

  • New Yanmar Green Challenge 2050 Inspires Demonstration of Future-Proof Engine Capabilities at Workboat Show

    Yanmar is showing its extensive, reliable engine line-up with a new company commitment to advance technology to meet the environmental challenges of the future at this year’s International Workboat Show. The Yanmar marine divisions will showcase a full range of light-duty, high-speed, and larger engines, offering versatility, output and range, for a wide variety of applications.

  • 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.

  • First Yanmar Powered Venetian Taxi Boat

    Leading marine engine manufacturer Yanmar has been chosen by Matteo Tiepolato in the first Yanmar repower of a Venetian water taxi. Matteo chose Yanmar specifically for its reputation in reliability, efficiency and low emissions making them perfectly suited to his business and the narrow canals of the historic city.

  • Yanmar Presents the Dragon Sailing Gold Cup 2022

    Yanmar, a global innovator in marine and industrial equipment, has announced that it will continue its partnership with Dragon Class sailing as the Title Partner of the upcoming YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup, one of the premiere events of the International Sailing Season.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yanmar Highlights Progress on Sustainability Initiatives

    Yanmar is undertaking a range of activities in pursuit of a sustainable society, under its Brand Statement of A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. From the development of new energy sources for customers and industry, to working towards zero-emissions from its headquarters and facilities, Yanmar is developing clean and safe solutions for industry and society in hydrogen, electrification and resource recycling.

  • Yanmar’s Flagship the X47 Express Cruiser Receives 2022 iF Design Award

    Yanmar has announced that it has won the "iF Design Award 2022" from the iF International Forum Design GmbH, for its flagship X47 Express Cruiser. The iF Design Award is one of the most prestigious design awards in the world and has been held in Germany since 1953. The award is judged by a panel of international design experts.

  • Yanmar America Sponsors Atlanta Braves 2021 MLB World Series Champions

    Yanmar America Corporation, a major player in tractors, construction equipment and engines, has announced its sponsorship of the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball team, the 2021 Major League Baseball World Series Champions. Yanmar will debut as partner of the Braves on April 7th, for Opening Day at Truist Park.

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