Yanmar Power Solutions Co has begun operations following the spin-off of the large power products business from Yanmar Power Technology Co.
The new company will focus on both marine and land-use large engines, using its experience in engine development to advance multi-fuel technology that accommodates various fuels, including hydrogen and methanol.
The company split was initially announced in 2024. Formerly a business unit of Yanmar until April 2020, Yanmar Power Technology has focused on the development, manufacturing, and sales of engines, particularly marine engines, industrial engines, and standby power systems.
The spin-off is aimed at enabling more agile operations and faster decision-making by aligning each company’s activities with its specific business goals and market needs.
Large marine propulsion
Yanmar Power Solutions will focus on large marine propulsion and auxiliary engines as well as engines for land-use power generation applications while Yanmar Power Technology will focus on industrial engine production, sales and service.
Masaru Hirose has been appointed president of Yanmar Power Solutions, while Tomohisa Tao will continue as president of Yanmar Power Technology.
Masaru Hirose joined Yanmar Diesel Corporation in April 1987 and has held several key positions, including executive officer and head of development for the Large Power Products Business.
Since April 2020, he has served as director and head of the Large Power Products Business at Yanmar Power Technology.
Leadership roles
Additionally, he has been the vice chairman of the Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association since June 2021 and the chairman of the Japan Ship-Machinery Quality Control Association since June 2024.
Tomohisa Tao has held various leadership roles, including divisional manager of the Development Planning Division and the Planning Division within the Industrial Power Products Business.
In 2020, he became an executive officer at Yanmar Holdings and the president and representative director of Yanmar Power Technology.
Currently, he serves as executive officer and general manager of the Industrial Power Products Business while also holding the position of chairman of the Japan Land Engine Manufacturers Association since 2024.
