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YANMAR CO., LTD. GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE opened in Japan
YANMAR MUSEUM opened in Japan
SEIREI INDUSTRY CO., LTD. merged into YANMAR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
THE RREPRESENTATIVE 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
2012
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
2011
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
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
2009
YANMAR CO., LTD. - UK REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE established
YANMAR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. merged into YANMAR CO., LTD.
2008
KOBE CENTER, YANMAR LOGISTICS SERVICE CO., LTD. established in Japan
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)
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
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)
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
2003
YANMAR ENGINE (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. and SHANDONG SHIFENG YANMAR ENGINE CO., LTD. established in China
YANMAR ENERGY SYSTEM CO., LTD. established in Japan
2002
YANMAR CO., LTD. name adopted
EY26L medium speed marine diesel engine model launched
2001
P.T. YKT GEAR INDONESIA established
TRANSAXLE MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA CORPORATION established
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)
1999
YANMAR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT (CHINA) CO., LTD. factory opened
Awarded for cool containers by the Environment Agency of Japan (EA)
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)
1996
6N18 and 6N21 marine engine models launched
Awarded for the EcoTra tractor series
1995
YANMAR CAGIVA S.p.A. (current name: YANMAR ITALY S.p.A.) established by joint venture with Cagiva
BIWA PLANT opened in Japan
1994
ViO excavator series launched
Awarded certification for the TNE vertical water cooled diesel engine series by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
1993
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
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)
1990
Awarded for the D outboard engine series by The Japan Machinery Federation (JMF)
1989
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
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
1987
Gas heat pump air conditioning systems launched
Awarded for the L air cooled diesel engine series by The Japan Machinery Federation (JMF)
1984
TN vertical water cooled diesel engine series launched
Operation of three 6RL-HT cogeneration system units started at the Antarctica-based Showa Station
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)
1981
5 millionth horizontal water cooled diesel engine produced
1980
16ZL, Yanmar's largest output engine model (5,000 Hp), launched
FZ22 pleasure boat model launched
1978
YANMAR THAILAND CO., LTD. established
1977
Research & Development Center established in Kyoto, Japan
Agreement regarding export of tractors concluded with U.S.A.-based John Deere
1975
P.T. YANMAR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURING INDONESIA established
1972
P.T. YANMAR DIESEL INDONESIA established
RM28 rotary outboard engine model launched
1971
YB600 mini excavator series launched
1970
KOGA PRECISE FOUNDRY CO., LTD. established in Japan
1968
Awarded the Deming Prize
1967
KINOMOTO PLANT opened in Japan, starting production with the YM273 tractor model (23Hp)
1966
YC and YS diesel power tiller series launched
1963
Tadao Yamaoka assumed presidency
1962
Yasuhito Yamaoka assumed presidency
1961
Osaka Head-office opened
1960
OMORI PLANT opened in Japan
1959
Yanboh & Marboh mascots weather forecast launched in Japan
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
1955
Awarded the Diesel Gold Medal by the German Inventors' Association
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
1951
Founder Magokichi Yamaoka awarded the Medal with Blue Ribbon by the Government of Japan
1949
NAGAHARA PLANT opened in Japan, starting production with parts for small diesel engine fuel injection pumps
1947
KANZAKI KOKYUKOKI MFG. CO., LTD. established in Japan
LB and 2LB small marine engine models launched
1945
Main production facilities heavily damaged during World War II
1942
NAGAHAMA PLANT opened in Japan
1938
Awarded for research into internal combustion engines by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII)
1937
"To conserve fuel is to serve mankind" fundamental principle introduced
1936
AMAGASAKI PLANT opened in Japan, starting production with S diesel engines
1933
December 23: HB model, world's first commercially viable small diesel engine (5-6Hp), launched
1930
A 2-cycle, vertical diesel engine model (5Hp) launched
1925
An oil engine model for fishing boat applications launched
1921
YANMAR brand name adopted
A horizontal oil engine model launched
1920
A vertical oil engine model for agricultural applications launched
1912
Founded as YAMAOKA HATSUDOKI KOSAKUSHO, starting production with gas engines
