Explore YKK AP’s full portfolio of high-performance commercial facade and framing systems.
Operable and fixed window systems for punched openings and integrated vents within curtain wall and window wall facades.
Sliding and terrace door systems designed for private exterior access in multifamily and hospitality applications.
Structurally independent facade systems designed for large spans, high-rise applications, and maximum design flexibility.
Commercial doors and frame systems designed for high-traffic durability and seamless facade integration.
Slope glazed framing system designed for curtain walls with long rafters.
Integrated facade solutions designed to manage solar heat gain and improve building performance.
Ground-level framing systems designed for durability, accessibility, and high-traffic commercial applications.
Floor-to-floor glazing systems designed for mid- and high-rise buildings, installed between floor slabs for efficient facade construction.
Architectural finishes including Anodized Plus® and paint systems engineered for durability, consistency, and aesthetic flexibility
Entrance and operable systems designed to support ADA and FHA compliance while maintaining performance and durability
Exclusive low-carbon aluminum billet engineered to reduce embodied carbon through responsible sourcing and in-house production
Hurricane impact-resistant and blast mitigation systems engineered to support demanding code and security requirements
Advanced thermal enhancement systems engineered to improve facade performance and support evolving energy codes
When your project demands speed, the YKK AP Rapid Building Envelope Program provides a streamlined solution. We’ve dedicated production to a curated selection of our most popular framing, window, and door systems, guaranteeing fast and reliable shipments.
YKK AP’s Engineering team partners with architects and glazing contractors early in the project cycle to address unique application challenges. We evaluate project requirements and recommend the best-fit products. In unique cases, we can modify standard systems to create tailored solutions
Technical expertise and field support to help you specify, install, and execute with confidence. You can also learn more about and register for our QA Training.
YKK AP America Inc. is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA / CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA / CES for AIA members.
YKK AP’s Direct Freight program provides a more reliable shipping service for your building products. By using a dedicated third-party shipping company familiar with the products, the program aims to reduce the risk of damage during transit.
YKK AP America is the North American arm of the global YKK AP Group—an innovation-driven, award-winning manufacturer of commercial façade systems and residential windows and doors. Proudly made in the USA and Canada, our products support forward-thinking architecture through advanced manufacturing, sustainable design, and positive customer experiences.
At YKK AP America, we turn architectural innovation into solutions that protect the environment, create value for our customers, and strengthen communities. Learn about our values and find sourcing and material transparancy documents.
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The Studio 101 Design Center is the place to be for hands-on product
demonstrations and training events. Our showroom features products from our
Commercial and Residential lines, including unitized curtain wall developed by
Erie Architectural Products.
We have locations in downtown Atlanta, GA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Explore career opportunites at YKK AP.
YKK’s founder, Tadao Yoshida made the “Cycle of Goodness” the central philosophy of all business activities. Based on this philosophy, and in keeping with the times, Tadahiro Yoshida, the second YKK president and YKK AP’s Founder, established the Management Principle, “YKK seeks corporate value of higher significance.”
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.
About BETTERBILLET™
BetterBillet™ is YKK AP’s exclusive low-carbon aluminum billet, developed to reduce embodied carbon at the source. Proudly manufactured in-house at our Dublin, Georgia facility, BetterBillet™ combines renewable energy sourced raw material with a minimum of 30% recycled aluminum content to deliver a more sustainable aluminum extrusion input. Further strenghtening “Better”, our in-house production gives us exceptional visibility and control over every element that goes into our billet — giving architects, engineers, and contractors greater confidence in both sustainability and structural integrity.
BetterBillet is used in all of our aluminum-based products. Because starting with Better is the right thing to do.
why choose better?
LEED® Silver certified Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts & Sciences in Lubbock, TX demonstrates how lower-carbon material inputs contribute to measurable sustainability outcomes. Through energy-efficient systems and responsible material sourcing, projects incorporating BetterBillet™ reduce embodied carbon while maintaining structural performance and aesthetic quality.
MATERIAL INTEGRITY
Aluminum production carries a significant environmental footprint. Reducing embodied carbon starts with rethinking upstream material choices.
BetterBillet™ reflects YKK AP’s commitment to responsible material selection and manufacturing control. By producing billets in-house and sourcing aluminum from lower-carbon producers, we reduce environmental impact at the earliest stage of the extrusion process.
Because billet is the foundational material in every aluminum profile, starting with a lower-carbon input creates measurable downstream benefits across curtain wall, storefront, entrance, and window systems.
Our BetterBillet™ is made with a combination of low-carbon aluminum and a minimum of 30% recycled scrap.
By prioritizing renewable energy, we reduce the carbon footprint of aluminum extrusions throughout a building’s life cycle.
We melt and cast our billets in-house, ensuring color consistency and material strength through a tightly controlled alloy mix.
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BetterBillet™ is proudly manufactured in the USA for greater material control and supply chain reliability.
PROJECT APPLICATION
The LEED Gold® North Kentucky Health Innovation Center demonstrates how specifying lower-carbon aluminum systems such as those produced using BetterBillet™, supports long-term sustainability goals without sacrificing architectural ambition.
