Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation in Newnan, Ga., announced a partnership with DHL Supply Chain to handle its distribution operations starting Oct. 5, 2025. A WARN filing dated July 30 states 160 employees are impacted by the change, most of whom will be offered similar roles with DHL and will continue supporting distribution operations on-site. Yamaha framed the move as a logistics and capacity improvement to accelerate deliveries without disrupting service, and said affected team members transitioning to DHL will remain on-site. The announcement affects Yamaha's Newnan distribution workforce but does not indicate mass terminations, as most workers are expected to be offered positions with DHL.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation's Newnan, Georgia plant will cease producing side-by-side vehicles after the 2026 model year and redirect capacity to ATVs, golf cars and personal watercraft. Yamaha Motor Co. announced a global review of its Outdoor Land Vehicle business and disclosed 'workforce adjustments totaling approximately 300 positions,' specifying about 200 full-time positions plus optimization of temporary staff. The company said parts, service and customer support for side-by-sides will continue, and noted a shift toward OEM supply through partners. Yamaha characterized the move as part of workforce optimization tied to restructuring and segment performance, but provided no specific calendar date for the personnel changes.