MIAMI 2020: A wide range of boats for the XTO Offshore
Yamaha president Ben Speciale says the company considered a range of factors when it developed the 425-hp outboard.
Yamaha
Yamaha makes outboard engines, personal watercraft, boats and accessories for the recreational marine industry.
Yamaha releases 2019 financials
Companywide sales were flat with 2018, though marine sales were up 2 percent on the strength of high-horsepower outboards.
Charleston Water Taxi owners choose Yamaha for Daniel Island Ferry
South Carolina business has a long relationship with Yamaha.
VIDEO: Reimagining boats and power systems
Yamaha Motor Corp.’s Boat Power Systems team is exploring the “application of technology” to recreational transportation.
Workforce issues at center of Mass. marine trade conference
Yamaha is bringing adult-learning courses to the Bay State in a pilot program.
Yamaha expands financial services in U.S.
The company’s finance arm launched a financial services program for all customer segments.
Yamaha to sponsor ocean plastics survey
The Japanese parent says this will be just one initiative to increase the value of the oceans.
Yamaha launches “full-spectrum” loan program
The installment loan program will be managed in-house, replacing a 15-year-old program.
Yamaha Marine Technicians graduate from training program at Texas college
The first five all had jobs waiting by the end of the course.
Big outboard sales lift Yamaha’s marine division sales
While marine was up 4 percent, companywide sales for the first three quarters were flat with last year.
U.S. Department of Commerce honors Yamaha’s prop business
Yamaha Precision Propellers was recognized for its investment in Indiana, including a new facility that will add jobs and increase output.
Builders receive Congressional visits
Congressmen visit Yamaha Sport Boats facility in Tennessee, and Kohler Marine in Wisconsin.
Yamaha global marine sales up 6 percent
But Yamaha Motor Co lowered its companywide 2019 forecast because of tariffs and lower sales in other divisions.
Yamaha partners with Arkansas college for technician training
Instruction will be part of school’s powersports program.
Targeting the next generation of industry workers
Industry groups talk up boating industry at Boston guidance counselor conference.
Yamaha launches advocacy group branding
Yamaha Rightwaters is an umbrella for the conservation initiatives the company has developed for years.
Yamaha event showcases boatbuilders
The event was designed to allow media members to test and fish its latest engine technology on a variety of platforms.
Yamaha Motor Co. named to S&P Japan 500 ESG
Recognized for initiatives on Environment, Social and Governance, Yamaha was one of 256 companies to be included on this list.
Larger center consoles, bay boats and dual consoles drive Yamaha’s development strategy
The company will continue to focus new-product development on boat categories producing larger, more content-rich models.