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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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,
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 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.
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.
Yanmar Compact Equipment has announced the creation of its new Asia, Oceania, and Latin America region. The newly formed AOLA region will be led by Naoki Maehara, a seasoned Yanmar executive, with over two decades of domestic and international experience within the company, in marketing and strategy roles
Yanmar Compact Equipment has introduced the ViO30-7 and ViO35-7 zero-tail swing mini excavators to the Asia, Pacific and Latin American markets. The new models offer significant improvements, boasting a 7% increase in maximum speed on flat terrain, thanks to an upgraded travelling motor. Additionally, the ViO35-7 features an enhanced hydraulic system that boosts slope climbing speed by up to 25%.
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 Holdings Co., Ltd. has appointed Masuo Ueda as the executive producer for its original animation, Miru1, set to air in Japan in early 2025. The official title of the anime is “未ル (Miru): Paths To My Future”, and it will be broadcast as a five-episode series. Details about a global release will be announced once confirmed.
Building a sustainable future for both company and customers lies at the heart of Cuadrado’s strategy for putting Yanmar CE at the forefront of the compact equipment industry.
Osaka, Japan (June 19, 2024) - Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced its financial results for the period ending March 31st, 2024.
Consolidated Group Results for FY2023
Consolidated results for the 2023 fiscal year saw a 5.8% increase in revenue to 1 trillion 81.4 billion JPY with ordinary income growing 30.1% on the previous year to 80.4 billion JPY. Yanmar has achieved record highs in bo
Who better to solve Japan’s problem of ‘akiya’ abandoned properties than a Swedish ex-model social media influencer? Yanmar CE talks to Anton Wörmann.