Fiat Powertrain to supply marine engines to Yanmar

FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial has signed a memorandum of understanding with Yanmar Marine International, foreseeing a commercial cooperation to develop and supply marine engines.

FPT Industrial will manufacture and provide two types of diesel marine engines based on its existing N67 EVO and C90 engine families to be customized by Yanmar and marketed under its brand.

“The collaboration with Yanmar is proof of the quality of our products and the high level of our engineering”, says Annalisa Stupenengo, President Powertrain of CNH Industrial and CEO of FPT Industrial. “We begin 2020 with a solid partnership, supporting Yanmar in its portfolio expansion.”

Conclusion of negotiations for the definitive agreements is expected within Q1 2020.

Based in the Netherlands, Yanmar Marine International focuses on the recreational marine sector globally, supplying engines for both sailboats and powerboats, and light-duty commercial applications.

By Jake Frith