Yanmar is building a new factory in Indaiatuba, São Paulo state, Brazil, with an investment of R$280 million ($80 million).
The project is set for phased completion by 2030 and will expand production capacity and integrate operations at the proposed 140,000m2 facility, which is three times the size of Yanmar’s current local factories.
It will initially add capacity to produce 7,000 tractors per year – up from 5,000 – and is expected to create about 100 direct and indirect jobs by 2029.
The first 36,000m2 phase is scheduled to begin operations in 2027.
The project will consolidate manufacturing with administrative, commercial, and executive offices for greater operational synergy.
It will also implement the Yanmar Production System, based on proven manufacturing excellence from Japan. Yanmar has been active in Brazil for more than 65 years and employs over 300 people at its Indaiatuba site.
Wagner Santaniello, Innovation and Marketing Manager at Yanmar South America, says automated assembly lines, improved logistics, and advanced safety and ergonomics systems will modernise operations, while sustainability features such as natural lighting, photovoltaic energy, and automated lighting control will align with Yanmar’s global environmental goals.
“This new factory is essential for meeting market demand and advancing our growth in Brazil,” says Santaniello.
“We aim to increase our tractor market share from 10% to 12% while maintaining leadership in mini excavators and expanding in other segments.”
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