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YKK AP Introduces New Family of High-Performing Thermal Entrance Systems

April 12, 2023
T Series of commercial entrances provide contractors and architects with blend of high thermal performance and robust design at a competitive price point ATLANTA, GA (April 12, 2023) – Today YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) expands its offering of high-performance thermal systems with the new family of T Series Entrance Systems. Designed to provide […]

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YKK AP Sponsors NASCAR Driver Akinori Ogata for the 2023 Racing Season

March 15, 2023
The company will serve as the primary sponsor for select races at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Hickory Motor Speedway ATLANTA, GA (March 15, 2023) – Today YKK AP America, a technology-oriented manufacturer of commercial facade systems and residential doors and windows, announced it is an official sponsor of NASCAR driver Akinori Ogata. “We’re incredibly excited […]

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YKK AP Expands Pre-Glazed Line with the Launch of YHS 50 TU Thermally Broken Storefront System

February 21, 2023
ATLANTA, GA (Feb. 21, 2023) – Today YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) expands its line of storefront systems with the introduction of the thermally broken and pre-glazed YHS 50 TU storefront system.   A new addition to the company’s ProTek® family of impact and blast-resistant products, the pre-glazed YHS 50 TU is designed to meet […]

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#YKKAPProud: Employee Perspectives with Orlando Branch Manager, Barry Wampler

January 31, 2023
Barry Wampler manages YKK AP’s Orlando branch. After 29 years at YKK AP, he shares about his unique career path and lessons learned. Barry, tell us about how you got your start with the company. I started with YKK AP in February of 1991. I was in the export business, when a YKK AP architectural […]

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#YKKAPProud: Employee Perspectives with Territory Sales Manager, Tom Shook

November 29, 2022
Tom Shook is a Territory Sales Manager in North Carolina. After more than 34 years of working at YKK AP, he tells us about his career evolution and how the company culture has kept him engaged over the long term. Tom, tell us about how you got your start with the company.  I was looking […]

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YKK AP America Breaks Ground on New Residential Manufacturing Facility in Macon, Ga.

October 6, 2022
MACON, Ga. (Oct. 6, 2022) – On Oct. 4, YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) officially broke ground on a new residential window and door manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County, Ga.  A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Macon with Mayor Lester Miller, Chairman of Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, Robbie Fountain, and other local leaders in […]

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YKK AP America Hires Justin Ridley as Northern California Architectural Sales Representative

September 14, 2022
ATLANTA (Sept. 14, 2022) – YKK AP America today announced the addition of Justin Ridley as architectural sales representative. Ridley will service the Northern California region, collaborating closely with architects, and glazing contractors from concept to completion. Ridley comes to YKK AP after having spent more than 15 years in the architecture, engineering and construction […]

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Erie Architectural Products Hires Industry Veteran John Cookson as National Sales Manager

August 22, 2022
Cookson brings more than 18 years of experience to his leadership role ATLANTA, Ga. (August 22, 2022) – YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP), a leading manufacturer of award-winning commercial facade systems and residential doors and windows, announced today that John Cookson has joined its subsidiary, Erie Architectural Products Group (Erie AP), as National Sales […]

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YKK AP Announces up to $125 Million Investment in New Residential Products Manufacturing Facility

August 16, 2022
ATLANTA, GA. (Aug. 16, 2022) – Today YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) announces it will invest up to up to $125 million in an expansion that will include a new residential window and door manufacturing facility and additional machinery and equipment in Macon, Ga. The facility will serve as a model plant for the […]

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YKK AP Promotes Tim Thomas to President of Erie Architectural Products Group

June 28, 2022
ATLANTA, Ga. (June 28, 2022) – YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP), a leading manufacturer of award-winning commercial facade systems and residential doors and windows, announced today that Tim Thomas has been promoted to President of subsidiary, Erie Architectural Products Group (Erie AP). Thomas will now oversee day-to-day operations for Erie AP. Previously, Thomas served […]

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