Yanmar’s is a history of world beating technology combined with service of unparalleled reliability, built up over the years.
The one thing that hasn’t changed is our consistent approach to creating outstanding value.
Yanmar is determined to contribute, in any way we can, to improving the lives of people all around the world, through our unwavering commitment to building a better future.
| 2011 |
- 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
- Y&M brand launched
- 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
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| 2010 |
- 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
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| 2009 |
- YANMAR CO., LTD. - UK REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE established
- YANMAR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. merged into YANMAR CO., LTD.
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| 2008 |
- KOBE CENTER, YANMAR LOGISTICS SERVICE CO., LTD. established in Japan
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| 2007 |
- 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)
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| 2006 |
- 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
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| 2005 |
- 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)
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| 2004 |
- YANMAR (U.S.A), INC. merged into YANMAR DIESEL AMERICA CORPORATION to form YANMAR AMERICA CORPORATION
- YANMAR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. established in Japan
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| 2003 |
- YANMAR ENGINE (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. and SHANDONG SHIFENG YANMAR ENGINE CO., LTD. established in China
- YANMAR ENERGY SYSTEM CO., LTD. established in Japan
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| 2002 |
- YANMAR CO., LTD. name adopted
- EY26L medium speed marine diesel engine launched
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| 2001 |
- P.T. YKT GEAR INDONESIA established
- TRANSAXLE MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA CORPORATION established
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| 2000 |
- 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)
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| 1999 |
- YANMAR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT (CHINA) CO., LTD. factory opened
- Awarded for cool containers by the Environment Agency of Japan (EA)
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| 1998 |
- 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)
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| 1996 |
- 6N18 and 6N21 marine engine models launched
- Awarded for the EcoTra tractor series
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| 1995 |
- YANMAR CAGIVA S.p.A. (current name: YANMAR ITALY S.p.A.) established by joint venture with Cagiva
- BIWA PLANT opened in Japan
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| 1994 |
- ViO excavator series launched
- Awarded certification for the TNE vertical water cooled diesel engine series by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
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| 1993 |
- Osaka Football Club 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
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| 1992 |
- 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)
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| 1990 |
- Awarded for the D outboard engine series by The Japan Machinery Federation (JMF)
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| 1989 |
- AMMANN-YANMAR S.A. established in France by joint venture with Ammann
- TUFF TORQ COPRORATION established in the U.S.A.
- YANMAR ASIA (SINGAPORE) CORPORATION PTE. LTD. established
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| 1988 |
- 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
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| 1987 |
- Gas heat pump air conditioning systems launched
- Awarded for the L air cooled diesel engine series by The Japan Machinery Federation (JMF)
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| 1984 |
- TN vertical water cooled diesel engine series launched
- Operation of three 6RL-HT cogeneration system units started at the Antarctica-based Showa Station
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| 1983 |
- 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)
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| 1981 |
- 5 millionth horizontal water cooled diesel engine produced
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| 1980 |
- 16ZL, Yanmar's largest output engine model (5,000 Hp), launched
- FZ22 pleasure boat model launched
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| 1978 |
- YANMAR THAILAND CO., LTD. established
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| 1977 |
- Research & Development Center established in Kyoto, Japan
- Agreement regarding export of tractors concluded with U.S.A.-based John Deere
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| 1975 |
- P.T. YANMAR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURING INDONESIA established
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| 1972 |
- P.T. YANMAR DIESEL INDONESIA established
- RM28 rotary outboard engine model launched
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| 1971 |
- YB600 mini excavator series launched
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| 1970 |
- KOGA PRECISE FOUNDRY CO., LTD. established in Japan
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| 1968 |
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| 1967 |
- KINOMOTO PLANT opened in Japan, starting production with the YM273 tractor model (23Hp)
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| 1966 |
- YC and YS diesel power tiller series launched
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| 1963 |
- Tadao Yamaoka assumed presidency
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| 1962 |
- Yasuhito Yamaoka assumed presidency
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| 1961 |
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| 1960 |
- OOMORI PLANT opened in Japan
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| 1959 |
- Yanboh & Marboh mascots weather forecast launched in Japan
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| 1957 |
- 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
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| 1955 |
- Awarded the Diesel Gold Medal by the German Inventors' Association
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| 1952 |
- 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
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| 1951 |
- Founder Magokichi Yamaoka awarded the Medal with Blue Ribbon by the Government of Japan
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| 1949 |
- NAGAHARA PLANT opened in Japan, starting production with parts for small diesel engine fuel injection pumps
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| 1947 |
- KANZAKI KOKYUKOKI MFG., CO., LTD. established in Japan
- LB and 2LB small marine engine models launched
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| 1945 |
- Main production facilities heavily damaged during World War II
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| 1942 |
- NAGAHAMA PLANT opened in Japan
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| 1938 |
- Awarded for research into internal combustion engines by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII)
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| 1937 |
- "To conserve fuel is to serve mankind" fundamental principle introduced
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| 1936 |
- AMAGASAKI PLANT opened in Japan, starting production with S diesel engines
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| 1933 |
- December 23: HB model, world's first commercially viable small diesel engine (5-6Hp), launched
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| 1930 |
- A 2-cycle, vertical diesel engine model (5Hp) launched
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| 1925 |
- An oil engine model for fishing boat applications launched
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| 1921 |
- YANMAR brand name adopted
- A horizontal oil engine model launched
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| 1920 |
- A vertical oil engine model for agricultural applications launched
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| 1912 |
- Founded as YAMAOKA HATSUDOKI KOSAKUSHO, starting production with gas engines
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