News & Events

YKK AP America Hires Stephanie Ayres to Production Control Manager of Residential Vinyl Windows Division

March 15, 2018
Ayres to strengthen residential production planning to provide customers with excellent, consistent service AUSTELL, Ga. (March 15, 2018) – YKK AP America today announces the hire of Stephanie Ayres to fill the newly created role of Production Control Manager of its residential vinyl window division based in Macon, Ga. Ayres will focus on the development […]

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YKK AP sponsors FIRST Robotics Team, “The ThunderBotz,” for third consecutive year

March 12, 2018
On February 22, 2018 Dublin-Lauren’s FIRST Robotics Team, “The ThunderBotz,” hosted an open house to unveil their latest project to the public. For the past six weeks, students and volunteers have been working tirelessly to prepare for the upcoming FIRST Robotics competition taking place in mid-March. Students’ excitement was evident throughout the night as they showcased the […]

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Visit YKK AP at 2018 Glass TEXpo in San Antonio

February 28, 2018
On May 10 – 11, YKK AP America will exhibit at Glass TEXpo at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. Stop by YKK AP’s booth 201 to learn more about our impact-resistant and sustainable product lines, ProTek and enerGfacade, and which is right for your project. Greg Galloway, ProTek brand manager, will also […]

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YKK AP Adopts a Mile to “Keep Cobb Beautiful”

February 19, 2018
At YKK AP, we believe in the “Cycle of Goodness®” – the idea that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others,” including Mother Earth. When our employee-led wellness team gathered in late 2017 to brainstorm ways to enhance the company’s wellness program, an innovative and comprehensive idea arose from Assistant Engineer, Jose Acosta. Drawing […]

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YKK AP to Present at CSI North Dakota Red River Valley Chapter Meeting

February 7, 2018
On February 14, Gary Flemming, Business Manager, Commercial Window Products at YKK AP will discuss how to select the best windows for a new or remodeled school. A careful balance of aesthetics, thermal performance characteristics and structural integrity is critical to making the right decision and ensuring productivity for students and teachers alike. This course […]

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YKK AP Launches Zero Sightline Window for Structural Silicone Glazed Curtain Wall

January 24, 2018
YOV SSG Operable Vent Window provides seamless appearance of a fixed window with optimal ventilation and natural light  AUSTELL, GA (Jan. 24, 2018) – YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) today launches its thermally improved, zero sightline window designed for curtain wall systems. The YOV Structural Silicone Glazed (SSG) Operable Vent enhances the aesthetics of […]

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YKK AP Promotes Joey Bernard to Lead Expansion of Texas and Western Regions

January 18, 2018
  AUSTELL, Ga. (Jan. 18, 2018) – YKK AP America Inc. today announced that Joey Bernard has assumed the position of  General Manager of the Dallas branch and Western Region. Based in Dallas, Bernard will spearhead the company’s efforts to expand its visibility and drive sales within the Texas and Western U.S. regions.    “Joey Bernard brings to […]

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Glazing Contractors: Join us for Quality Assurance Training this February

January 2, 2018
Who: Are you a glazing contractor responsible for the quality of finished installations? What: This four-and-a-half day training session includes four full days of instruction as well as a tour of the YKK AP commercial manufacturing plant in Dublin, Ga. The training begins with the fundamentals of different product types, from storefront, entrances and windows to window […]

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YKK AP to Enhance Impact-Resistant Product Line to Meet Revised 2017 Florida Product Approvals

December 20, 2017
Improvements will speed time to market and bring added versatility to architects and contractors designing for the impact market AUSTELL, GA (Dec. 20, 2017) – YKK AP America Inc. today announced the enhancement of its ProTek® impact-resistant products to meet the Florida Building Code’s revised 2017 Florida Product Approvals. For decades, YKK AP’s impact products […]

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YKK AP America Promotes Hank Kawano to General Manager of Residential Division

December 11, 2017
Kawano’s vision of delivering excellent service to every customer will be grounded in safety, quality and communication AUSTELL, Ga. (Dec. 12, 2017) – YKK AP America has promoted Hank Kawano as general manager of its residential division. Kawano is now responsible for all aspects of YKK AP’s residential division, including organization, daily operations, growth strategy, […]

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