Yanmar Opens New Factory in Thailand

Friday 04 March 2011 14:00
Yanmar opened a new factory in Thailand for the production of tractors.

Known as one of the major agricultural markets of Asia, Thailand is on the road to mechanizing its agricultural industry in recent years.

Yanmar started the sales of tractors in Thailand back in 2004, and has since developed a strong after-sales service network.

Aiming at further business expansion in the region, Yanmar enlarged production capacity at the Bangkok-based Yanmar S.P. Co., Ltd subsidiary. The focus will be on meeting the demands in Thailand and the surrounding countries.

Expansion of the agricultural machinery range is planned as well.

1. Company Outline:

1) Company name: Yanmar S.P. Co., Ltd.

2) President: Mr. S. Nakamitsu

3) Location: Bangkok, Thailand

4) Total land area: 82,000 sq. m

Engine factory area: 10,080 sq. m

Tractor factory area: 12,800 sq. m

2. Production start: February 2, 2011

3. Tractor production capacity : 15,000 units

4. Reference Data:

Yanmar S.P. Co., Ltd.

1) Established: July 1978

2) Business scope: manufacturing and sales of horizontal water cooled diesel engines for industrial use, tractors and other agricultural machinery

3) Employees: approx. 500

Source: Yanmar Co., Ltd.

Contact:

Carmen Nakamura

Public Relations Group

Yanmar Co., Ltd.

Tel: +81-6-6376-6212

Fax: +81-6-6372-2455

E-mail: [email protected]

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