Our Corporate Vision and Philosophy
OUR VISION
WE BUILD A BETTER SOCIETY THROUGH ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS
With a spirit of curiosity and exploration, we develop architectural products of true value that connect people, planet, and the future.
We want to create a better society, while remaining committed to the art and technology that have always been fundamental to architectural culture. Our work 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.
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 Appoints Raymond Shelton as Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer
Shelton brings more than 30 years of experience to further advance YKK AP’s sustainability efforts ATLANTA, Ga. (Aug. 30, 2023) – YKK AP America (YKK AP) today announced the appointment of Raymond Shelton as Vice President/Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer. This underscores the company’s continued commitment to building a better society through architectural products that […]
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YKK AP Hires Brandon Davis as Architectural Sales Representative in Chicago Region
ATLANTA, GA (Aug. 22, 2023) – YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) today announces Brandon Davis as architectural sales representative serving the Chicago region. Davis will be responsible for building long-term customer relationships with commercial architects, glazing contractors and building project teams. Davis comes to YKK AP with more than a decade of experience in […]
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YKK AP Expands Residential Sales Team with Addition of New Territory Sales Representatives
ATLANTA, GA (July 20, 2023) – YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) is pleased to announce the appointments of Matthew Bingham and Richie McCulloch to the residential sales team. Each will be responsible for promoting brand awareness and building long-term customer relationships with window and door dealers and homebuilders. Bingham will support the state of […]