GRAND RAPIDS, Minn., June 5, 2026 — Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (YCENA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emerald Equipment as its newest authorized dealer in Canada. With locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, Emerald Equipment will offer the full lineup of Yanmar compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, and tracked carriers, supported by comprehensive sales, parts, service, and technical expertise for customers throughout the region.
The addition of Emerald Equipment represents another important milestone in YCENA’s long-term growth strategy across Canada. As Yanmar continues to strengthen its presence throughout North America, the company remains focused on partnering with highly capable dealers that share its commitment to customer success, operational excellence, and industry-leading support.
Serving one of Canada’s most active construction, infrastructure, energy, and industrial markets, Emerald Equipment brings a strong reputation for customer service, technical knowledge, and equipment solutions. Their addition further enhances Yanmar’s ability to support contractors, municipalities, rental companies, and industrial customers throughout Alberta and Western Canada.
“Canada represents a significant growth opportunity for Yanmar, and our success depends on partnering with dealers who share our commitment to customers and our vision for the future,” said Anna Christine Sgro, President, Yanmar Compact Equipment North America.
“At Yanmar, we are intentional about who represents our brand. We look for partners who understand that equipment is only part of the equation—service, support, trust, and long-term relationships are what truly drive customer success. Emerald Equipment has built an outstanding reputation across Alberta, and their values align closely with ours. We are proud to welcome them to the Yanmar family and look forward to growing together as we continue investing in our Canadian dealer network.”
Emerald Equipment is a family-owned business operating two Alberta locations and serving customers across the Edmonton and Calgary markets. As an authorized Yanmar Compact Equipment dealer, Emerald Equipment will carry the full Yanmar equipment portfolio, including Yanmar’s recently unified compact track loader lineup featuring both ASV Posi-Track® and steel-embedded undercarriage systems. This unique offering provides customers with one of the industry’s most versatile compact equipment solutions, enabling them to select the ideal machine configuration for their specific applications and operating environments.
In addition to equipment sales, Emerald Equipment will provide genuine Yanmar parts, service support, and product expertise through both Alberta locations, ensuring customers have access to the resources needed to maximize machine performance and uptime.
“We are proud to join the Yanmar Compact Equipment dealer network and represent a brand recognized globally for quality, innovation, and reliability,” said Shaun Green, General Manager, Emerald Equipment.
“This partnership is a natural fit for our organization and our customers. We are excited to bring Yanmar’s industry-leading equipment solutions to Alberta and look forward to building a successful future together.”
Emerald Equipment joins a growing network of authorized Yanmar dealers across North America, all dedicated to delivering the performance, reliability, and customer support that have become hallmarks of the Yanmar brand. Together, these partnerships reinforce Yanmar’s commitment to helping customers build, move, and grow with confidence.
To find an authorized Yanmar Compact Equipment dealer near you, visit our Find a Dealer page.
About Yanmar Compact Equipment North America
Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (YCENA), headquartered in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, delivers compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, and tracked carriers to dealers and customers across the United States and Canada. Designed for demanding construction environments, Yanmar equipment is engineered for durability, performance, and jobsite productivity. YCENA supports a strong dealer network with equipment solutions, parts, service, and training, while continuing to invest in product development and innovation to meet evolving contractor needs. For more information, visit: yanmarce.com.
About Yanmar Compact Equipment
Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of compact equipment for construction and other earthmoving applications. Its portfolio includes extensive ranges of mini and midi excavators, wheel loaders, compact track loaders and tracked carriers, supported by a wide range of services designed to ensure customer success. With manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe and North America and an extensive international dealer network, Yanmar CE is known for its innovative approach, reliability, performance and commitment to customer satisfaction. These traits are reflected in the company’s tagline, “Building with you.” For more details, visit: yanmar.com/global/construction/
About Yanmar
Founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1912, Yanmar was the first ever to succeed in making a compact diesel engine of a practical size in 1933. A pioneer in diesel engine technology, Yanmar has expanded its product range, services and expertise across engines, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, energy systems, marine products, machine tools and components. Yanmar’s global business operations span seven domains, delivering advanced solutions toward realizing a sustainable future. For more information, visit: yanmar.com/global/about/
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