Yanmar Compact Equipment North America Reaches 50,000-Unit Production Milestone at Grand Rapids Facility

A Milestone Powered by People, Innovation and Investment

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn., June 18, 2026 — Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (YCENA) has produced its 50,000th machine at its Grand Rapids, Minnesota manufacturing facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s North American growth strategy and its continued investment in domestic manufacturing.

The 50,000th unit, a TL100VS compact track loader, rolled off the production line in May 2026. The milestone was celebrated during the company’s Employee Appreciation BBQ and Town Hall, where commemorative decals were affixed to both the 50,000th and 50,001st machines, alongside the Grand Rapids production team.

“Reaching 50,000 units is more than a production milestone; it is a reflection of the strength of our people, the quality of our products, and the investments we are making in North American manufacturing,” said Anna Christine Sgro, President of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. “With more than $60 million committed to Grand Rapids, we have the production foundation, technology, and team to support our dealers, serve our customers, and grow our position in the compact equipment market for years to come.”

Since acquiring ASV in 2019, Yanmar has invested more than $32 million in automation, innovation, manufacturing technology, and facility improvements at its Grand Rapids facility. An additional $30 million is planned over the next five years to expand engineering capability, improve production capacity, and support future product development.

The milestone comes as Yanmar Compact Equipment North America advances an accelerated product strategy. At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the company announced the unification of its ASV and Yanmar compact track loader portfolios under the Yanmar brand. The combined lineup creates one of the industry’s most versatile compact track loader offerings, with two distinct undercarriage technologies, multiple frame sizes, and solutions for construction, land management, landscaping, utilities, rental, and agriculture.

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America offers a full portfolio of compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, and tracked carriers, supported by a growing dealer network across the United States and Canada.

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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Maria Locacciato
Yanmar Compact Equipment North America
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(218) 603-0943