YISS

What YISS does

Yanmar Holdings (referenced as YISS in firmographics, linked to the Yanmar corporate domain) is a privately held Japanese industrial conglomerate founded in 1912 and headquartered in Osaka. The company manufactures and sells agricultural machinery (tractors including autonomous robot tractors, combine harvesters, rice transplanters, implements), marine engines and FRP boats (commercial propulsion engines, dual-fuel and hydrogen fuel cell systems, recreational vessels), construction equipment (compact excavators, wheel loaders, carriers), industrial engines (10kW to 4,500kW diesel and gas engines), and energy systems (gas heat pumps, cogeneration, power generation). Its underlying technology rests on proprietary diesel engine expertise dating to the 1933 world-first small diesel engine, advanced two-stage turbocharging, SCR emissions systems, and a vertically integrated production stack spanning R&D through manufacturing. The company has produced over 100,000 cumulative large engines since 1991 and operates manufacturing facilities in Japan (Amagasaki since 1936, Tsukaguchi, Oita), India (Chennai - described as India's largest heavy engine manufacturer), Thailand, and Brazil.

The business model is hardware-sales-led, with revenue generated primarily through unit-priced sales of equipment via a global authorized dealer network spanning 130+ countries and regional subsidiaries (Yanmar America, Yanmar Europe BV, Yanmar South America, Yanmar India/YEMI, Yanmar S.P. Thailand, PT Yanmar Diesel Indonesia). Go-to-market combines channel partners (dealers, distributors) with sales-led product-specific websites (yanmartractor.com, yanmarce.com, yanmarengines.com) and direct OEM relationships for industrial engine integration. Recurring revenue streams come from after-sales parts/service and managed services such as SmartAssist (ICT farm management with 24/7 remote support) and Agrinote consulting. Customer segments span commercial agriculture, recreational and commercial marine, industrial OEMs, construction, and building energy systems, with marketing leveraging regional websites, sports sponsorships (America's Cup, Almere City FC, AFF), industry events, and the Yanmar Museum/EVO//Center experience facilities.

Name

YISS

Legal name

YANMAR HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

Website

https://yanmar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Yanmar Holdings is a privately held Japanese industrial conglomerate (founded 1912) that manufactures diesel/gas engines, agricultural machinery, marine engines and boats, construction equipment, and energy systems, selling through a dealer network across 130+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting and System Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Integration & Implementation Services (BPAEAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network, Infrastructure & Data Center Integration (BPAEAAAK), ITSM Tooling Integration, Automation & Orchestration (BPAEAJAD)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• System design
• System development
• IT infrastructure
• Technology consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka-shi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Machinery Sales: Sale of tractors, combine harvesters, rice transplanters, tillers, and agricultural implements for farming operations. Products range from compact tractors for small farms to large robotic tractors for commercial agriculture.
2. Marine Engines and Boats: Sale of marine propulsion engines (high speed, medium speed), auxiliary engines, pleasure boats, and fishing boats. Global sales network covering 130+ countries with strong presence in recreational marine market.
3. Industrial Engines: Sale of diesel and gas engines for industrial applications including construction equipment, power generation, and machinery. Engine range from 10kW to 4,500kW.
4. Construction Equipment: Sale of compact excavators, wheel loaders, carriers, and compact track loaders for construction applications.
5. Energy Systems: Sale of GHP (gas heat pump) air conditioning, cogeneration systems, emergency power generators, and pump drive systems for buildings and facilities.
6. After-Sales Service and Parts: Genuine parts, maintenance services, and after-sales support for all product lines. Includes remote support center and service network.
7. Agricultural Support Services: Smart farming solutions, Agrinote farm management service, and agricultural consulting for farm productivity improvement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YISS provides IT consulting, system design, system development, and IT infrastructure solutions for businesses. As a technology services subsidiary operating under Yanmar's corporate umbrella, YISS focuses on delivering systems integration and IT infrastructure capabilities to support enterprise technology needs.

Product overview

YANMAR is a comprehensive industrial equipment manufacturer offering an integrated portfolio of agricultural machinery (tractors, combine harvesters, rice transplanters, robot tractors under SMARTPILOT brand), marine engines and boats (commercial dual-fuel engines, recreational vessels), construction equipment (excavators, wheel loaders), industrial engines, and energy systems (GHP, cogeneration, power generation). The company provides smart agriculture solutions through its SMARTASSIST ICT platform enabling autonomous farming operations, and supports decarbonization through hydrogen fuel cell systems, biogas power generation, and electric propulsion for marine vessels. YANMAR operates as a complete solutions provider across the agricultural, marine, construction, and energy value chains with manufacturing facilities in Japan (Amagasaki and Tsukaguchi factories) and global operations across Asia, Americas, Europe, and Oceania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMARTASSIST: ICT-based agricultural machinery management and monitoring system for smart agriculture
• SMARTPILOT
• YANMAR GREEN CHALLENGE 2050
• 密苗 (Mitsunae)
• HANASAKA
• YANMAR MARCHE
• Y media
• SA-R (Smart Assist Remote)

Products and services

• IT Consulting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in seedling box requirements with dense seedling (mitsunae) cultivation method
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Terra Drone Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2025PT Yanmar Diesel Indonesia signed a sales partnership agreement for agricultural drone technology with Terra Drone Co., Ltd., expanding Yanmar's precision agriculture offerings in Indonesia.
• Almere City FCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2025Yanmar signed agreement to acquire Almere City FC Dutch football club, expanding sports sponsorship portfolio and community engagement in Europe.
• ASEAN Football Federation (AFF)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2025Yanmar Vietnam announced official cooperation with AFF (Southeast Asian Football Federation), expanding brand visibility through regional football sponsorship.
• Alain GilletcoreOthers · 28 November 2024Alain Gillet appointed as new Managing Director of Yanmar Vineyard Solutions, strengthening European agricultural business leadership.
• Toyota Motor CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Toyota Hybrid Hull - next-generation boat hull structure combining Yanmar's FRP technology with Toyota's automotive expertise for superior ride comfort and lightweight rigidity.
• HIMOINSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIMOINSA (Yanmar Group company) opened new production center for lighting towers and battery systems, expanding power generation product line.
• Visual CargominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVisual Cargo operates Yanmar careers/recruitment portal for Brazilian operations, supporting talent acquisition for Yanmar South America.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fujitsu: Japan-headquartered global IT services and systems integration giant. Provides consulting, system design, system development, and IT infrastructure solutions across enterprise and public sector — directly mirroring YISS's stated service portfolio.
• Accenture Japan: Global management consulting and IT services firm with major Japan operations. Delivers strategy consulting, system design, technology implementation, and infrastructure services — overlapping closely with YISS's stated offerings.
• Capgemini Japan: Global IT services and consulting firm with established Japan presence, offering systems integration, application development, and infrastructure management — directly comparable to YISS's service portfolio.
• NTT Data: Japan-based global IT services firm offering consulting, systems integration, and IT infrastructure services. Closely comparable to YISS in service mix and Japan-anchored delivery model.
• NEC Corporation: Major Japanese IT services and systems integrator providing consulting, system design, development, and infrastructure solutions to enterprise and government clients in Japan and globally.
• IBM Japan: IBM's Japan subsidiary delivering consulting, systems integration, custom development, and managed IT infrastructure services. Direct peer in service portfolio and Japanese enterprise market focus.
• TCS Japan: Tata Consultancy Services' Japan operations delivering IT consulting, custom development, and infrastructure services. Comparable to YISS as an IT services provider serving Japanese enterprise clients.
• Deloitte Japan: Big Four consulting firm with significant Japan-based technology consulting, systems integration, and IT infrastructure practices. Comparable to YISS in consulting-led, Japan-anchored IT services delivery.

Regional players

• Yokogawa Electric: Japanese industrial automation and systems integration firm with deep IT/OT integration capabilities. Comparable as a Japan-based industrial-adjacent IT services provider, similar to YISS within the Yanmar industrial ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Hitachi: Japanese conglomerate with substantial IT services, consulting, and infrastructure integration capabilities alongside its broader industrial portfolio. Comparable to YISS in IT services scope, with broader industrial overlap with parent Yanmar.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnFnfJpJl8L7xCsrZ-XV6mQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/yanmar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yanmar-america
• Instagraminstagram.com/yanmar
• Xx.com/yanmarofficial

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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