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Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ヤンマーホールディングス株式会社, Yanmā Hōrudingusu Kabushiki-Gaisha) is a Japanese diesel engine, heavy machinery and agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1912. Yanmar manufactures and sells engines used in a wide range of applications, including seagoing vessels, pleasure boats, construction equipment, agricultural equipment and generator sets. It also manufactures and sells, climate control systems, and aquafarming systems, in addition to providing a range of remote monitoring services.[1]
Company description
Yanmar was founded in March 1912 in Osaka, Japan,[2] by Magokichi Yamaoka.[3][4]
When the company began in 1912, it manufactured gasoline-powered engines.[5] In 1920 the company began production of a small kerosene engine.[6] In 1933, it launched the world's first practical small diesel engine, the HB model.[5][7][8]
In 1961 the agricultural machinery division of the company was started.[9]
As described on the company website, "The name [Yanmar] is a combination of the Yanma Dragonfly (known by names such as Oniyanma and Ginyanma) and the "Yama" from the name of the company founder Magokichi Yamaoka."[13]
1912: Yamaoka Magokichi sets up business under the name Yamaoka Hatsudoki Seisakusho (Yamaoka Engine Workshop).[14][15]
1933: Production of world's first practical small diesel.[16]
1961: The agricultural machinery division of the company was started[17]
1992: The company produces its 10 millionth diesel engine.[18]
2015: Yanmar acquires 70% of Spanish generator-set manufacturer HIMOINSA [19]
2016: Yanmar increases its stake in the Indian company International Tractors, the maker of Sonalika branded tractors, to 30%.[20] The company also bought German compact equipment maker Schaeff from Terex and forged a partnership with Toyota to develop “next generation hulls” for boats.[21][22]
2019: Yanmar expanded overseas training schools in China, the Philippines, and India.[23]
2023: Yanmar produces an original anime project, titled Miru, featuring robots designed by company's designers.[24]
References
^"Yanmar USA". Yanmar USA. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
^New Technology Japan. Japan External Trade Organization, Machinery and Technology Department. 2001.
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