Our Corporate Vision and Philosophy
OUR VISION
AT YKK AP AMERICA, WE AIM TO BUILD THE MOST TRUSTED ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS COMPANY IN THE USA
Our foundation is a workforce driven by pride, equipped with the most modern training and technology and recognized for their expertise. Our frame is an uncompromising quality in the design and development of innovative products, advanced manufacturing process and reliable delivery systems. Our facade reflects the enduring relationships we establish through proactive and professional service to our customers.
WE’RE MORE THAN A GOOD LOCAL COMPANY. WE’RE PART OF A GLOBAL COMPANY THAT DOES GOOD.
From product performance to sustainable design, we think of ourselves as a partner. A partner in imparting knowledge, in pushing innovation and in sharing ideas for the benefit of society. When Tadao Yoshida founded YKK, he had this core philosophy in mind: “No one prospers without rendering benefit to others.” We take those words to heart in everything we do.
After all, we don’t operate in a vacuum. We’re not an enterprise separate from greater society but an important member of it. We coexist with other businesses. We support the building industry. We work to improve quality of life. At YKK, we truly measure our value by our contributions to others—not by individual prosperity.
We call our philosophy the CYCLE OF GOODNESS®. And it’s how we do business. We start with the premise that one can prosper while contributing to humankind. The two concepts are not mutually exclusive.
Consider this case in point: By reducing material loss in the manufacturing process, we can lower the cost of the final product to the end user and simultaneously make the best use of limited resources. The result? Everyone shares in the profits.
PUTTING PHILOSOPHY INTO PRACTICE
So how do we actually walk the talk? YKK Corporation global chairman, Tadahiro Yoshida has put forth worldwide guiding management principles that we live by every day that pursue quality outcomes in seven main categories:
- Society
- Customers
- Employees
- Fairness
- Products
- Technology
- Management
The first three represent the stakeholders YKK AP strives to benefit. The latter three represent the means to create value. And fairness, in the middle, permeates all that we do.
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News and Events
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YKK AP America Hires Lawrence Soto to Expand Visibility and Support Customer Demand in Western Region
SAN FRANCISCO (March 15, 2019) – YKK AP America today announced it has expanded its western regional presence with the addition of Lawrence Soto. Soto, an industry veteran with more than 15 years of experience, has been hired to lead a dedicated team of estimating and customer service personnel in the San Francisco Bay Area. […]
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YKK AP America Expands Residential Division with New Sales and Customer Service Representatives
AUSTELL, Ga. (Feb. 11, 2019) – YKK AP America today announced it has expanded its residential sales and customer service team with the addition of three new hires. Together, these team members will propel the company forward by extending its commitment to providing a positive experience for customers. Twenty-year industry veterans Michael West and Kyle […]
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YKK AP America Opens Doors to New Manufacturing Facility in Cincinnati
View/Download the Midwest Manufacturing Flyer CINCINNATI, Ohio (Jan. 23, 2019) – YKK AP America today announced it has opened its doors to a new manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. The manufacturing center, which will be dedicated to production, distribution and logistics, will improve the company’s service capabilities for customers in the midwest region. The […]
