Yamaha Family Day

Yamaha establishes community pollinator garden with the assistance of Welch Elementary Students

Feb/11/2024

Welch Elementary students explore the concept of pollinator gardens during a visit to Yamaha, actively participating in the planting of one on the company's campus.

Yamaha team members sort drinks and repack on pallets. The volunteer stations at the Yamaha plant allow team members to continue working during downtime while the processed and sorted drink boxes benefits Midwest Food Bank operations.

Yamaha Innovates Repacking Program to Benefit Midwest Food Bank

Jan/16/2024

Employees at the Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation in Newnan have incorporated a unique volunteer opportunity into their daily routines, and the benefits can be felt by hundreds if not thousands of people every month.

Yamaha Team Members assemble Strider bikes for 3 local schools

Yamaha gets Kindergarteners riding bikes at local schools

Nov/14/2023

Three elementary schools in Coweta – White Oak, Moreland and Welch – are participating in learn-to-ride programs thanks to All Kids Bike, a national nonprofit that teaches kindergarten students how to ride bikes during physical education classes. The program was made possible locally by a $100,000 grant from Yamaha Motor Corp, USA via its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI).

Enjoying a day on the lake with a WaveRunner through Yamaha’s Employee Equipment Loan Program.

Yamaha Rolls Out Employee Equipment Loan Program

Nov/07/2023

Cecil Wood made his neighbors jealous without even trying.He spent a week riding all over his large neighborhood on a new Yamaha electric bike. Every afternoon, along a route of more than two miles on the streets near his home. How did he like it? “I just had an awesome time,” he said.

Participant Fisher Webb was among those enjoying this year’s Soapbox Derby.

Coweta Community Foundation Honors Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation as Runner-Up for the IMPACT Corporate Innovative Project Award

Sep/20/2023

Newnan, GA – September 8, 2023 – The Coweta Community Foundation (CCF) is proud to announce Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation as the runner-up recipient of the esteemed IMPACT Corporate Innovative Project Award. 

Yamaha's Small Group Competition Success: Janus and the Roman Empire

Aug/01/2023

The Plant 2 ROV team embraced their triumph with a fitting name, "Janus and the Roman Empire." Inspired by Janus, the Roman god of doors, the team symbolized their commitment to revolutionizing the door installation process. This creative and meaningful name served as a testament to their unity, expertise, and determination to excel.

Yamaha team members explore the custom track created for Demo Day.

Yamaha Employees' Demo Day: A Weekend Filled with Kando

Jun/21/2023

Yamaha treated 363 of its own team members to a truly unforgettable experience over a single weekend.Yamaha treated 363 of its own team members to a truly unforgettable experience over a single weekend.Yamaha treated 363 of its own team members to a truly unforgettable experience over a single weekend.Yamaha treated 363 of its own team members to a truly unforgettable experience over a single weekend.

Yamaha delivers a custom golf car to Blake Bass Middle. Pictured are Yamaha President Taka Imanishi, Yamaha VP Bob Brown, Principal Cindy Bennett, Yamaha VP Wayne Pierce, and Teacher Connor Cody along with Blake Bass students.

A Yamaha Special Delivery Provides Inclusion and Accessibility for Bass Middle Students

Mar/03/2023

A large public school campus can be intimidating, especially for those young people who have issues with mobility due to an injury or a permanent disability.

Yamaha Celebrates 35 Years

Feb/01/2023

When Yamaha started operations in 1988, the Chamber had already been operating for 40 years

Yamaha Team members who worked on providing this custom vehicle include: Jason Broshear Division Manager, Corporate Planning and Sustainability Bob Brown Vice President, Finance and Operations Support Mitchell Dockery Manufacturing Engineer Telisha Endicott Lab Coordinator Chris Gervais Division Manager, Mechanical Engineering and Maintenance Toshi Shigeta Vice President, Product Development Richard Jones Vice President, Operations Taka Imanishi President

Coweta Sheriff’s Office Receives Yamaha Wolverine To Enhance Search-And-Rescue Operations

Jan/01/2023

Christmas with a Cop Made the Holidays Merry and Bright for 86 Local Kids

Dec/30/2022

It was a very happy holiday for 86 children in the Christmas with a Cop program, in part sponsored by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation in Newnan. 

Yamaha Selected Finalist for Social Impact Community Work

Dec/02/2022

Participation in a key learning initiative for local elementary students has led to Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America being nominated for a prestigious community service award.

Yamaha sponsors $25,000 in scholarships for employee’s kids

Nov/18/2022

Brad Mabry got a performance bonus at work. It was not based on his performance; it was because of how well his kids have done in school.

Yamaha Family Day

Oct/01/2022

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing held a Family Fun Day on October 1. This event recognizes and celebrates the contributions of our employees and provides an opportunity for these team members and their families to gather and visit the campus. 

Valhalla Marching Band Competition

Oct/01/2022

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing and Yamaha Music were pleased to partner as presenting sponsors of Northgate High School's Valhalla Classic Marching Band Competition. We believe in supporting our local students and the arts.

Gabriel Farman ATCV-GC

safety and its environmental impact

Sep/12/2022

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation (YMMC), based in Newnan Georgia, sponsored a recent Environmental, Health and Safety Day to show how important those aspects of the workplace are for every member of its team.

Yamaha names winners in Small Group Competition in Newnan

Jul/28/2022

Yamaha’s Small Group Competition is held twice each year and winners were recently named

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation Breaks Ground on Innovative SMART Warehouse in Newnan Georgia

Jun/10/2022

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation (YMMC), based in Newnan Georgia, broke ground yesterday on a new, advanced, and innovative “SMART” Warehouse

Yamaha Donates to Floating Classroom Experience

May/11/2022

The West Point Floating Classroom is powered by Yamaha outboard motors which were arranged in a favorable deal with Yamaha’s corporate office. They are pictured with some of Mrs. Hart’s 5th grade class from Western Elementary, here on scholarships from Yamaha Motor Manufacturing in Newnan. 

Camp Invention innovates STEM learning sponsored by Yamaha

Jan/18/2022

If you were a student involved in the Camp Invention, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camp for kids, you got to Duck Chuck, Road Rally, and participate in other inventive science experiments during winter break.

Yamaha Saves Newnan High Marching Band Season

Aug/13/2021

We had lost everything: every instrument, every uniform, every piece of the band’s history. Then Yamaha MMC stepped in.

Yamaha Produces 4 Millionth Vehicle

Aug/12/2021

Newnan, Ga. – August 12, 2021 – Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America reached a historic manufacturing milestone.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Donates New Golf Cart to Help Patients of Piedmont Newnan Hospital

Mar/03/2021

Newnan, Ga. (March 3, 2021) – Yamaha Motor Manufacturing of America in Newnan recently donated a new golf cart to Piedmont Newnan Hospital.