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Yanmar recently partnered with the City of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, for naming rights to the IRA Civic Center, which was renamed Yanmar Arena on Nov. 1, 2023.

Yanmar Lands Naming Rights Deal, Unveils Yanmar Arena in Grand Rapids

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE North America), encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, has entered into a partnership with the City of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to secure naming rights of the former IRA Civic Center. Starting November 1, 2023, the facility was renamed Yanmar Arena.

Yanmar to Continue AMERICA’S CUP Sponsorship

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

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 will sponsor Osasco Voleibol Clube, a professional women's volleyball team, based in Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil.

YANMAR Sponsors Osasco Volleyball Team

Yanmar, a global innovator in a wide range of industrial equipment, has announced its first ever sponsorship in the sport of volleyball. The company is joining forces with the Osasco Voleibol Clube, a powerhouse in professional women's volleyball, based in Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil. The 2023 season will see Yanmar's logo featured prominently on the team's uniforms.

Yanmar is the Title Sponsor of the 2022 Dragon Sailing Yanmar Gold Cup.

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 has signed a Premium Partner Agreement with Red Bull Bragantino.

Yanmar Signs Premium Partner Agreement with Red Bull Bragantino

Yanmar has signed a Premium Partner Agreement with Red Bull Bragantino, a member of the Brazilian professional soccer league Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, commencing with the 2022/23 season. The partnership will run for two years from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

”Wheeebo” offers fun times on the water

Yanmar to Launch “Wheeebo” Water Activity in Okinawa

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is to commence service of its personal watercraft “Wheeebo” at selected hotels and facilities in Okinawa. "Wheeebo" is an exciting new water activity created around the concept of "Fun for Everyone!" Yanmar developed the Wheeebo as part of its efforts to create exciting new experiences in recreational marine.

YANMAR will be the presenting sponsor for three events on the 2021 Nautique Wakesurf Series

Yanmar Strengthens Links with Watersports Community with 2021 Wakesurf Event Sponsorship

YANMAR Marine International has announced a new sponsorship deal with The World Wake Association, confirming its support for key international wakesurf events in the US, Japan and London in 2021. YANMAR’s continued collaboration with The WWA builds on the company’s strategic plan to promote the potential of watersport as an enjoyable activity and invest in the wider recreational marine industry.

The X47FRGMT is a collaboration between Yanmar and fragment design.

Yanmar Collaborates with fragment design on Stunning New X47FRGMT

Yanmar Holdings has entered into a collaboration with design house “fragment design”, headed by renowned designer Hiroshi Fujiwara, to develop a special version of Yanmar’s flagship X47 EXPRESS CRUISER. The vessel, called the X47FRGMT, is now on sale.

Yanmar Sponsors New York Red Bulls as Jersey Patch Sponsor for MLS is Back Tournament

Yanmar Sponsors New York Red Bulls as Jersey Patch Sponsor for MLS is Back Tournament

In advance of the New York Red Bulls return to action with the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, Florida, the Club announced today that Yanmar will have enhanced presence by being featured on the First-Team kit. As the official sleeve-patch partner, Yanmar’s logo will be displayed on both sleeves of team’s uniform for the duration of the nationally-televised tournament.

The Yanmar AFF Suzuki Cup logo.

YANMAR Supports AFF Suzuki Cup 2020

Yanmar has renewed its sponsorship of the AFF Suzuki Cup for the 2020 edition of the tournament making this the company’s third consecutive partnership with Southeast Asia’s biggest football tournament. Following successful events in 2016 and again in 2018, YANMAR will again sponsor the event as 11 ASEAN countries compete for AFF Suzuki Cup from November to December 2020.

YANMAR America is the primary sponsor for the No. 38 Ford Mustang team and John Hunter Nemechek this weekend at the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series.

Yanmar Participates in eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series

YANMAR America is proud to be the primary sponsor for the No. 38 Ford Mustang team and John Hunter Nemechek this weekend at the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series. The virtual race will take place on the digitally recreated iconic NASCAR track, Bristol Motor Speedway, Sunday April 5th, 1:00 PM EST.

Yanmar’s Yotaro Tsuchiya and Mirko Groeschner of the Challenger of Record 36 srl

Yanmar Presents X47 Express Cruiser with America’s Cup

Yanmar – Official Marine Partner of the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada – has revealed the first images of the company’s X47 Express Cruiser, the competition’s Official VIP Cruiser, at Boot Dusseldorf. The media event also featured the first ever appearance at Boot Dusseldorf of the world’s oldest sporting trophy, the America’s Cup – courtesy of its current holders Emirates Team New Zealand.

Enjoy relaxing activities by the water with Wheeebo

All New Marine Activity “Wheeebo” to Commence Operation


Osaka, Japan January 7, 2020 – Yanmar commences its all new marine activity Wheeebo, an exciting new way to enjoy marine life. Wheeebo will be available for fun times by the water from the end of April 2020 in the island resort of Guam.
Wheeebo was developed as an exciting and all new activity in the marine pleasure domain around the concept of “Fun for all”. Users ride the circular board,

Thai professional footballer Chaowat Veerachart

An Interview with Thai Pro Footballer Chaowat Veerachart

Meet Chaowat Veerachart, a talented Thai player who has been selected to represent his country in various age levels. Chaowat transferred to Cerezo Osaka where he found opportunities to shine hard to come by. However, upon his return to Thailand, he was able to apply his hard-earned Cerezo experience at Bangkok club BG Pathum United, where he is performing well as a leading player in the team.

Scholarship recipients gather in front of the Yamaoka Hanasaka Academy

Yanmar Scholarship Programs Support Thai Youth

The Yamaoka Scholarship Foundation, established by Yanmar’s founder Magokichi Yamaoka, provides scholarships to disadvantaged youth, while the Yamaoka Hanasaka Academy which was established in 2016, seeks to provide both academic and sporting opportunities. At separate awards ceremonies on June 13 and 14, school students were awarded scholarships to support their studies and sporting ambitions.

Williams Jet Tenders

The Marine Technology Experience Proven by Progress –Williams Jet Tenders–

The remarkable story of Williams Jet Tenders (Williams) began when two young brothers turned a passion for the water into a thriving tender business with quality engineering and craftsmanship at its core. The UK’s most prolific boat builder, outputting around 1,000 units a year, Williams relies on the superior torque of Yanmar's marine diesel engines for its ‘Dieseljet’ range of tenders.

The Wheeebo offers users fun times on the water

Yanmar Develops Exciting New Marine Activity “Wheeebo”

Yanmar has developed a new marine activity called the Wheeebo Users of the circular board lean in the desired direction of travel and onboard sensors detect the change in weight distribution and engage the boards motor to propel the board across the water.

CATANA

CATANA

With demand for catamarans increasing, especially in the growing charter market, French catamaran builder Catana, a market leader with over three decades experience setting high standards in offshore performance, comfort and safety has teamed with Japanese engine manufacturer Yanmar, which has more than a century of experience in building the world's most reliable and durable diesel engines.

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From sprawling fields to the oceans and our global cities, Yanmar is active in every part of the planet earth that touches our lives. Yanmar maintains an unparalleled reputation for reliability and efficiency based on the strength of its technologies in these domains. We provide innovative and diverse solutions creating new wealth and value for our customers and our community.

With beginnings in Osaka, Japan in 1912, Yanmar was the first ever to succeed in making a compact diesel engine of a practical size in 1933. Moving on, with industrial diesel engines as the cornerstone of the enterprise, Yanmar has continued to expand its product range, services, and expertise to deliver total solutions as an industrial equipment manufacturer. As a provider of small and large engines, agricultural machinery and facilities, construction equipment, energy systems, marine, machine tools, and components — Yanmar’s global business operations span seven domains.
On land, at sea, and in the city, Yanmar’s Mission of “providing sustainable solutions focused on the challenges customers face, in food production and harnessing power, thereby enriching people’s lives for all our tomorrows,” stands testament to Yanmar’s determination to provide us with “A Sustainable Future”.

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