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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 […]
Read MoreYKK 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 […]
Read MoreYKK 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 […]
Read MoreYKK 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 […]
Read MoreYKK 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 […]
Read MoreGlazing 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 […]
Read MoreYKK 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 […]
Read MoreYKK 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, […]
Read MoreFocus on Employee Well-Being
November 28, 2017 The well-being of YKK AP’s employees is a recurring theme in its Fundamental Behaviors that govern the company’s daily practice and bring its culture to life. As we head into 2018, employees recently took initiative to bring greater awareness to staff of the many existing wellness benefits the company has to offer. In mid-November, the employee-led wellness […]
Read MoreYKK AP Meets Demand for Accessible Design with Launch of Low Threshold Sliding Glass Door
November 16, 2017 AUSTELL, GA (Nov. 16, 2017) – YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) today introduces the YSD 600 T thermally-broken, low threshold sliding glass door. With options for standard and low threshold profiles, the YSD 600 T sliding glass door enables architects and contractors to more easily incorporate accessibility needs into their designs. According to AARP, […]
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