# Yanmar becomes majority partner in AriensCo

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. became the majority partner in AriensCo, a family-owned manufacturer of outdoor power equipment. The Ariens family retains a significant stake and continues to lead operations from Brillion, Wisconsin.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-09-03
- Where: Brillion, Wisconsin, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: outdoor power equipment
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Yanmar Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/4521.md) (acquirer)
- [Ariens Co.](https://endata.com/companies/20167.md) (target)
- [AriensCo](https://endata.com/companies/62764.md) (target)

## Sources

- [rurallifestyledealer.com](https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12369-yanmar-and-ariensco-join-forces-to-accelerate-next-generation-outdoor-power-equipment), 2026-09-03: "Strong relationships have always been at the core of AriensCo’s strategy, and we are confident this new partnership with Yanmar is the right next step to position our company as an R&D leader while maintaining the same commitments to quality and longevity that have always distinguished our brands."
- [mynewsdesk.com](https://www.mynewsdesk.com/yanmar/pressreleases/yanmar-and-ariensco-join-forces-to-accelerate-next-generation-outdoor-power-equipment-3464845), 2026-09-03: "Together, we aim to create greater value for customers, dealers and the communities we serve."
- [equipmentjournal.com](https://www.equipmentjournal.com/construction-news/yanmar-becomes-majority-partner-in-ariensco/), 2026-09-03: "Through the combination, Yanmar becomes the majority partner in AriensCo."
- [insightonbusiness.com](https://insightonbusiness.com/japan-based-yanmar-becomes-majority-owner-of-ariensco/), 2026-09-03: "AriensCo and Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced a strategic partnership that will mean Yanmar, a Japan-based manufacturer of engines, agricultural machinery and energy systems, becomes the majority partner in Brillion-based AriensCo."
- [whby.com](https://www.whby.com/2026/09/03/ariens-takes-on-new-majority-partner-from-japan/), 2026-09-03: "Ariens and Yanmar announce Thursday that the Osaka, Japan-based company now holds a majority stake in the long-time Fox Valley outdoor equipment manufacturer."
- [spectrumnews1.com](https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2026/09/04/ariensco-sale-japan-yanmar), 2026-09-04: "Strong relationships have always been at the core of AriensCo’s strategy, and we are confident this new partnership with Yanmar is the right next step to position our company as an R&D leader while maintaining the same commitments to quality and longevity that have always distinguished our brands."
- [maquinac.com](https://maquinac.com/2026/09/yanmar-compra-ariensco-y-amplia-su-negocio-de-equipos-electricos-y-autonomos/), 2026-09-08: "Yanmar amplía su presencia en el mercado estadounidense y acelera su estrategia en equipos eléctricos y autónomos mediante la adquisición de una participación mayoritaria en AriensCo."
- [compactequip.com](https://compactequip.com/business/yanmar-partners-with-ariensco-to-accelerate-next-generation-outdoor-power-equipment/), 2026-09-09: "Yanmar recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for Yanmar to acquire a majority ownership interest in AriensCo."

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