Yanmar's founder Magokichi Yamaoka was driven by the vision of easing the burden on workers through automation, he was the first in the world to achieve the difficult engineering feat of creating a compact and practical diesel engine. Knowing that, for resource-poor Japan, every drop of fuel had to be put toward social development, Yamaoka turned the company’s ability to produce superior engines to the task of expansion into the industrial machinery field, never forgetting the principle “To Conserve Fuel Is to Serve Mankind.”
Crawler Carrier celebrates 50th Anniversary
Yanmar Synergy Square won New Office Promotion Award at the 34th Nikkei New Office Awards
X47 Express Cruiser won Good Design Award 2021
Yanmar Marine International Asia Co., Ltd. established under the umbrella of Yanmar Marine International
Opened Yanmar Synergy Square, a global CS base
YANMAR Energy System Canada Inc. is established in Ontario, Canada
Production of vertical water-cooled engines reached 10 million units
Yanmar Energy System Europe GmbH established in Mahr, Germany
Yanmar Museum reopened after renovation
Yanmar Museum marked 500,000th Visitor
Launched Robot Tractor equipped with autonomous driving technology
Yanmar Turkey Makine A.S. established in Izmir, Turkey
A new Brand statement: “A Sustainable Future” released
Bio Innovation Center Kurashiki Laboratory, a research base for botanical study, is established
Tractor YT3 Series and Yanmar Museum Receive Good Design Award 2016
Yanmar Philippines Corporation established in the Philippines
Yanmar Remote Support Center opened in Japan
Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. acquires a majority stake in Spain-based HIMOINSA, a multi-national company specializing in the seals and manufacture of energy systems.
YT tractor series launched
YANMAR BOAT MANUFACTURING VIETNAM CO.,LTD established in Vietnam
HOKUTO YANMAR CO., LTD. and YANMAR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT SALES CO., LTD. merged to form YANMAR AGRI JAPAN CO., LTD.
YANMAR SYMBIOSIS CO., LTD. established in Japan
New Osaka Head Office, the YANMAR FLYING-Y BUILDING, opened
YANMAR RUS LLC established in Russia
YANMAR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY VIETNAM CO., LTD. established
YANMAR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE - IPB established in Indonesia
YANMAR COROMANDEL AGRISOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED established in India
YANMAR MUSEUM granted the Building Contractors Society (BCS) Award by the Japan Federation of Construction Contractors
Acquired naming rights to the Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan
YANMAR CO., LTD. GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE opened in Japan
YANMAR MUSEUM opened in Japan
SEIREI INDUSTRY CO., LTD. merged into YANMAR AGRIBUSINESS CO., LTD.
THE REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE OF YANMAR CO., LTD. IN CAN THO CITY established in Vietnam
Production of vertical water cooled diesel engines at YANMAR ENGINE (SHANDONG) CO., LTD. started
Production of cast components at PT. YANMAR INDONESIA started
“SmartAssist” machine to machine (M2M) service started
Became the world’s first manufacturer to be certified by Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) for engines in the 19〜37kW class
100th anniversary of the company's founding
New Mission Statement introduced
HB model, the world's first commercially viable small diesel engine developed by Yanmar in 1933, registered as one of Japan's “Essential Historical Materials for Science and Technology” by the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo
Became the world's first manufacturer to be awarded Tier IV certification for vertical water cooled diesel engines by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Yanmar Logistics Service Co., Ltd. awarded for Eco Modal Shift by Green Logistics Partnership Association
PT. YANMAR INDONESIA established
YANMAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED established
YANMAR R&D EUROPE S.R.L. established in Italy
Production of tractors at Thailand-based YANMAR S.P. CO., LTD. started
MAIBARA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER awarded the Good Design Award by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion
Facilities damaged during the Great East Japan Earthquake and relief activities carried out
AMMANN-YANMAR S.A. became the wholly owned subsidiary of YANMAR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. and adopted the name of YANMAR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EUROPE S.A.S.
YANMAR AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION CO., LTD. established in Japan
YANMAR CO., LTD. - UK REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE established
YANMAR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. merged into YANMAR CO., LTD.
KOBE CENTER, YANMAR LOGISTICS SERVICE CO., LTD. established in Japan
YANMAR CO., LTD. - MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE established
YANMAR KOTA KINABALU R&D CENTER SDN. BHD. established in Malaysia
HB small horizontal water cooled diesel engine model designated Mechanical Engineering Heritage by The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME)
C.U.T. SUPPLY COMPANY LLC established in the U.S.A. by joint venture with MTD
YANMAR SOUTH AMERICA INDUSTRIA DE MAQUINAS LTDA. established in Brazil
EG 700 tractor series, the first in Japan to be equipped with an HMT continuously variable hydromechanical transmission, launched
YANMAR CO., LTD. - INDIA REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE established
New brand mark and mission statement introduced
Awarded for electric propulsion systems by The Japan Institute of Marine Engineering (JIME)
YANMAR (U.S.A), INC. merged into YANMAR DIESEL AMERICA CORPORATION to form YANMAR AMERICA CORPORATION
YANMAR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. established in Japan
YANMAR ENGINE (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. and SHANDONG SHIFENG YANMAR ENGINE CO., LTD. established in China
YANMAR ENERGY SYSTEM CO., LTD. established in Japan
YANMAR CO., LTD. name adopted
EY26L medium speed marine diesel engine model launched
P.T. YKT GEAR INDONESIA established
TRANSAXLE MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA CORPORATION established
Research & Development Center established in Maibara, Japan
Awarded for the YCP9800 micro gas cogeneration systems series by The Japan Machinery Federation (JMF),
The Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) and The Japan Gas Association (JGA)
YANMAR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT (CHINA) CO., LTD. factory opened
Awarded for cool containers by the Environment Agency of Japan (EA)
Takehito Yamaoka assumed presidency
YANMAR MANUFACTURING AMERICA CORPORATION established
Awarded ISO 14001 certification for all small engine plants in Japan by the Japan Quality Assurance Association (JQA)
Became the first enterprise to be awarded marine diesel engine NOX certification by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
6N18 and 6N21 marine engine models launched
Awarded for the EcoTra tractor series
YANMAR CAGIVA S.p.A. (current name: YANMAR ITALY S.p.A.) established by joint venture with Cagiva
BIWA PLANT opened in Japan
ViO excavator series launched
Awarded certification for the TNE vertical water cooled diesel engine series by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Osaka Football Club Co., Ltd. and Cerezo Osaka football team established
Became the first enterprise to be awarded marine diesel engine emission certification by the International Committee of the Lake Constance Switzerland
10 millionth diesel engine produced
AMAGASAKI PLANT awarded ISO 9001 certification by the Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Limited (LRQA)
Awarded ISO 9001 certification for small engines by The British Standards Institution (BSI) and the Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA)
Awarded for the D outboard engine series by The Japan Machinery Federation (JMF)
AMMANN-YANMAR S.A. established in France by joint venture with Ammann
TUFF TORQ CORPORATION established in the U.S.A.
YANMAR ASIA (SINGAPORE) CORPORATION PTE. LTD. established
YANMAR EUROPE B.V. and YANMAR INTERNATIONAL EUROPE B.V. established in the Netherlands
YANMAR S.P. CO., LTD. established in Thailand
YANMAR MARINE FARM established in Japan
Gas heat pump air conditioning systems launched
Awarded for the L air cooled diesel engine series by The Japan Machinery Federation (JMF)
TN vertical water cooled diesel engine series launched
Operation of three 6RL-HT cogeneration system units started at the Antarctica-based Showa Station
L35 ultra compact air cooled diesel engine model (3.5 Hp) launched
Awarded for the 3L15 marine propulsion engine model by The Japan Machinery Federation (JMF)
5 millionth horizontal water cooled diesel engine produced
16ZL, Yanmar's largest output engine model (5,000 Hp), launched
FZ22 pleasure boat model launched
YANMAR THAILAND CO., LTD. established
Research & Development Center established in Kyoto, Japan
Agreement regarding export of tractors concluded with U.S.A.-based John Deere
P.T. YANMAR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURING INDONESIA established
P.T. YANMAR DIESEL INDONESIA established
RM28 rotary outboard engine model launched
YB600 mini excavator series launched
KOGA PRECISE FOUNDRY CO., LTD. established in Japan
Awarded the Deming Prize
KINOMOTO PLANT opened in Japan, starting production with the YM273 tractor model (23Hp)
YC and YS diesel power tiller series launched
Tadao Yamaoka assumed presidency
Yasuhito Yamaoka assumed presidency
Osaka Head-office opened
OMORI PLANT opened in Japan
Yanboh & Marboh mascots weather forecast launched in Japan
YANMAR DIESEL DO BRASIL LTDA. established in Brazil
Awarded the German Merit Cross. A Japanese stone garden commemorating Dr. Rudolf Diesel donated to the city of Augsburg, Germany
Awarded the Diesel Gold Medal by the German Inventors’ Association
YANMAR DIESEL CO., LTD. name adopted
K1, world's smallest 4-cycle horizontal water cooled diesel engine model (1.5-2Hp), launched
4MSL medium speed auxiliary engine model (120-130Hp) launched
Founder Magokichi Yamaoka awarded the Medal with Blue Ribbon by the Government of Japan
NAGAHARA PLANT opened in Japan, starting production with parts for small diesel engine fuel injection pumps
KANZAKI KOKYUKOKI MFG. CO., LTD. established in Japan
LB and 2LB small marine engine models launched
Main production facilities heavily damaged during World War Ⅱ
NAGAHAMA PLANT opened in Japan
Awarded for research into internal combustion engines by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII)
“To conserve fuel is to serve mankind” fundamental principle introduced
AMAGASAKI PLANT opened in Japan, starting production with S diesel engines
December 23: HB model, world’s first commercially viable small diesel engine (5-6Hp), launched
A 2-cycle, vertical diesel engine model (5Hp) launched
An oil engine model for fishing boat applications launched
YANMAR brand name adopted
A horizontal oil engine model launched
A vertical oil engine model for agricultural applications launched
Founded as YAMAOKA HATSUDOKI KOSAKUSHO, starting production with gas engines
