News & Events

YKK AP Launches Collaborative Research into Construction Technology with Carnegie Mellon University

January 13, 2020
Explores the use of robotics and technologies in fenestration products installation to help address global labor and construction challenges AUSTELL, Ga. (Jan. 13, 2020) – YKK AP America today announced YKK AP Inc. has signed an agreement with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to conduct joint research on advanced technology to install windows, curtain walls, doors, […]

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YKK AP Hires Craig Lewis as Architectural Sales Representative for Tennessee 

January 10, 2020
Lewis brings to the table more than 25 years of sales experience in the building materials industry AUSTELL, Ga. (Jan. 10, 2020) – YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) has named Craig Lewis as architectural sales representative for the Tennessee market. Lewis will play an integral role in expanding the brand’s efforts in Tennessee and […]

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YKK AP America Inc. Acquires Erie Architectural Products Group

December 9, 2019
Strategic acquisition of high-performance facades manufacturer brings together proven market leaders to address the increasing demands of an evolving market for highly-engineered, prefabricated and unitized solutions AUSTELL, Ga. (Dec. 9, 2019) – YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP), a leading manufacturer of award-winning commercial facade systems and residential doors and windows, today announced the acquisition […]

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YKK AP Wins 2019 USGlass Magazine Green Award

November 19, 2019
AUSTELL, GA. (Nov. 19, 2019) – Today YKK AP America Inc. announced it was named a winner of USGlass Magazine’s 2019 Green Award for its commitment and strategic approach to environmental sustainability and practices within the industry. USGlass Magazine’s 2019 Green Awards recognize products, companies and people that demonstrate dedication to designing and creating high-performance, […]

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YKK AP Takes Home Two Wins in the 2019 Architectural Products Product Innovation Awards

November 15, 2019
Honored for the YWW 50 TU Thermally Broken Window Wall and its success in the JW Marriott Nashville AUSTELL, GA. (Nov. 15, 2019) – YKK AP America Inc. today announced it took home two Architectural Products 2019 Product Innovation Awards (PIAs) for its YWW 50 TU Thermally Broken Window Wall and for the skyline-changing JW […]

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YKK AP Donates Windows to Habitat for Humanity in Dublin-Laurens County

November 7, 2019
We donated windows for the Dublin-Laurens County Habitat for Humanity branch for their next ten houses. “It is because of donations like this from YKK AP America that we at Habitat for Humanity are able to build homes affordably,” said Tracey Kinney, executive director of the Dublin-Laurens County Habitat for Humanity. “We are incredibly grateful […]

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Rolling up our sleeves to assist the Las Vegas Rescue Mission


Our Director of Marketing Jamilla Walcott, along with other AIA conference attendees, teamed up with AEC Cares to provide much-needed repairs to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission’s chapel and gym. The updated spaces will be made available for vital services provided to Las Vegas’ homeless and hurting men, women and children.  

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YKK AP Sponsors AIA’s Design Challenge


We were honored to serve as a presenting sponsor of the 14th annual AIA Atlanta High School Design Competition. Our Vice President of Organizational Excellence Patrys Wiid was humbled to congratulate the competition’s winner, which saw 140 submissions from more than 30 schools in Georgia.

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Engaging in Health and Wellness


What a team! Employees from our Austell, GA office rocked the Kaiser Permanente 5K Run, Walk, & Roll. The annual event promotes health and fitness among metro-Atlanta companies and their employees.

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Acknowledging Breast Cancer Awareness Month

November 4, 2019
YKK AP’s Dublin office expressed solidarity for individuals and their families battling breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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