Yamaha Motor Corporation Acquires Siren Marine

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Acquires Bennett Marine, Inc.

July 18, 2017

Manufacturing

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. announced the acquisition of Bennett Marine, Inc., a Florida-based manufacturer of hydraulic and electric trim tab systems. Bennett Marine will be integrated into Yamaha's newly created subsidiary, Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc., to broaden Yamaha's marine product offerings and improve systems integration for boat builders and dealers.

Yamaha Marine Systems Company Acquires Kracor, Inc. Rotational Molding Assets

June 20, 2017

Manufacturing

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. formed Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) and YMSC acquired the assets of Kracor, Inc., a Milwaukee-based rotational molding manufacturer. The acquisition expands Yamaha Marine's integrated marine systems capabilities by adding in-house rotational molded parts and integrated fuel tank systems for boat builders and Yamaha's internal business units.

Yamaha Motor Acquires Torqeedo from DEUTZ

April 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Torqeedo, the German maker of electric outboard and inboard boat motors, from DEUTZ AG as part of DEUTZ's portfolio realignment. The deal, reported to generate proceeds in the high double-digit millions of euros for DEUTZ, positions Torqeedo to grow under Yamaha's industrial base and strengthens Yamaha's electric marine propulsion capabilities.

T-H Marine (OneWater Marine) Acquires YakGear, Inc.

March 4, 2022

Consumer Products

T-H Marine Supplies, a division of OneWater Marine, has acquired YakGear, Inc., a Houston-based supplier of kayak equipment, paddle-sport accessories, and boat mounting products. YakGear will operate as a standalone division out of its Houston facility and the acquisition expands T-H Marine's aftermarket marine product offerings and reach into paddle-sports channels.

MarineMax (via Northrop & Johnson) Acquires SYM Superyacht Management

April 5, 2022

Transportation

MarineMax, through its superyacht division Northrop & Johnson, has acquired Superyacht Management, S.A.R.L. (SYM), a yacht management company based in Golfe-Juan, France. The acquisition expands Northrop & Johnson's service offerings into yacht management and new-build construction support, and MarineMax expects the deal to be accretive in the first full year.

Yamaha Motor Acquires Brose's e-Kit Bicycle Drive Unit Business Subsidiary

March 31, 2025

Manufacturing

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire Brose's bicycle drive unit (e-Kit) business subsidiary, with completion subject to regulatory clearances and expected by June 2025. Yamaha will operate the acquired business through a newly established German entity, Yamaha Motor eBike Systems (YMESG), to build a European development base, expand market presence and strengthen after-sales service using Brose's network.