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About YKK AP
YKK AP is dedicated to building a better society through our Architectural Products (industrial products for construction), such as windows, doors, curtain walls, and exterior products. Our business endeavors are rooted in this purpose.
YKK Group and YKK AP Philosophy
To remain a company that is vital in an ever-changing society, YKK AP values our "Philosophy".
President's Message
Akira Uozu, President Representative Director, discusses our current position and strategies for future growth.
Value Creation and Management Strategy
Here are YKK AP's initiatives in value creation and management strategies undertaken to realize them, ensuring that the society continuous to need us.
Corporate Information
We provide information about YKK AP's company overview, history, financial, and non-financial data.
Major Company Business Locations
Here are our sales, manufacturing, research and development locations and affiliated companies across the globe.
External Assessments and Awards
Below are our key external assessments and awards for our business operations and products.
Report Library
We publish "Integrated Report" that communicates YKK AP's efforts in creating values, "Environmental Report" that compiles environmental activities, and "Sustainability Data Book" that consolidates financial and non-financial data.
About the YKK Group
Since 1934, when YKK's founder Tadao Yoshida began processing and selling fasteners, the YKK Group has developed its business by creating new value in fasteners through the establishment of an integrated production system and overseas expansion. Today, the YKK Group is a group of companies that share the YKK philosophy of Cycle of Goodness® and the Management Principle ― "YKK seeks corporate value of higher significance," with YKK's fastening business and YKK AP's AP business* at its core. While sharing common ideas and philosophies, since 2021 we have been enhancing our business competitiveness through management structures that are best suited to each of our businesses. The Technology & Innovation Center (TIC) serves as a bridge between the two businesses while making contributions on the technical side.
- A business involving the design, manufacture, installation, and sale of industrial products for construction.