News Release

Adairsville, GA (January 17, 2013)- Yanmar America, a major supplier of compact utility tractors, construction equipment, marine and industrial diesel engines and energy systems, recently announced a major corporate reorganization, a new management team and an increased focus on the Central and South American markets. The changes, effective Friday, January 11, 2013, seek to enhance Yanmar’s ability to meet customers’ needs and support strategic growth initiatives.
• Doug Englert has been promoted to Director of the Parts Division which consists of 2 Business Units - Parts Department and Remanufacturing. Doug will continue to oversee the operations of the Parts Department Business Unit for the near future. John Dodge will be heading up the newly created Remanufacturing Business Unit.
• Paul Manger has been promoted to Director of the Equipment Division which consists of 2 Business Units - Ag Equipment and Construction Equipment. Reporting to Paul and heading up the Ag Equipment Business Unit is Keith Wainwright. Paul will continue to oversee the operations of the Construction Equipment Business Unit for the near future.
• Tim Fernandez has been promoted to Director of the Engine Division which consists of 3 Business Units - Industrial Engines, Energy Systems and Marine Engines. Reporting to Tim and heading up the Business Units are Justin Rupar - Industrial Engines, Yoshinori Jodo - Energy Systems and Tom Watson - Marine Engines.
• Tom Watson has been promoted to Director of Brand Management, where he and his team will focus on building the YANMAR Brand on a global basis in addition to his duties in Marine Engines.

“The new reorganization establishes a path for substantial growth in the industries and businesses we serve," said Ted Bregar, President of Yanmar America. "With these new changes, we’ll be able to significantly increase our ability to understand the market and listen more closely to the voice of our customers."

About Yanmar America Corporation
Yanmar America Corporation is located in Adairsville, Georgia and is the regional headquarters for North America handling all marketing, sales, service, parts and support functions for its network of authorized dealers. Yanmar’s primary focus is on the product and service categories of agriculture, construction, power generation, marine and industrial engines. With an over one hundred year legacy, Yanmar continues to lead through innovation and environmental activism, resulting in products and service of exceptional quality. For more information, visit us at us.yanmar.com.