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WaveOn Joins YKK’s Touchlink® Fastener Network
YKK Announces New Collection of Recycled Zippers Made with ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon in Europe
YKK USA Receives 2021 GEAR Award
YKK® Touchlink™ Fastener to be Featured Across ARTILECT’s F/W 2022 Collection
YKK reports 20% decrease in GHG emissions
YKK Awarded Grand Prize in 12th EST Transportation Environment Awards
Leading Outdoor Brand Houdini Sportswear Closes the Circularity Gap – Pioneering EON & YKK Technology to Connect Products in a Circular Apparel System
YKK Signs Licensing Agreement with Green Theme Technologies for Water-Free and Non-Toxic EMPEL Technology
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Happy 50th anniversary to YKK Indonesia! YKK Indonesia was established in January 1972 and has been operating factories in Cimanggis since 1973 and Cibitung since 1990. Read more about YKK Indonesia: https://hubs.ly/Q01jwMnS0
With just how often we use zippers in our everyday lives, you may come across a zipper where the puller is on the opposite side. Have you ever wondered why this is? You can read about the history of this small detail on our blog post below!




Why does Women's Clothing Zip on the Left?
Have you ever looked at shirt or jacket and noticed that the zipper or the buttons are on the opposite side? ...
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YKK would like to congratulate Ken Evans on receiving the Core Values Award 2022! Each year, YKK Americas Group recognizes employees who set an outstanding example of living YKK’s Philosophy, Management Principle, Core Values, and Fundamental Behaviors.
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For Günther Frank Nellemann, the best part about relocating from Denmark to Düsseldorf is that "Germany provides a huge variety of experiences. The country has a lot of beautiful historical cities and buildings."
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At YKK, we believe in the responsibility of all when relaying information. It is important not only to clarify one's expectations, but also to respond quickly, even if a task isn't yet completed. Click here to learn more:
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YKK Fundamental Behavior 7 - Clarify Expectations, Then Respond Quickly.
Take the extra time to explain why you are thinking what you are thinking. Although somewhat of a cliché, t...
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Students looking find their place in the fashion industry are struggling with the demand for digital and specialized skills. Watch the video or read our blog to see what YKK and others are doing to help.
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Each year throughout the summer, YKK locations around the world celebrate YKK Tree Planting Day, which kicks off June 5 in conjunction with World Environment Day. The YKK plant in Sorocaba, Brazil recently planted white ipê on its property. We can't wait to see the flowers!
A round of applause for Reyna Lopez Martinez for receiving the Core Values Award 2022! She says, "I always try to do the right thing in what I do..." #YKK #CycleofGoodness
Did you know that YKK offers a range of concealed fasteners for furniture applications? Our lineup of zippers, hook & loop products, and webbing adds both comfort and functionality to sofas, mattresses, and pillows. Check out YKK USA's latest newsletter https://hubs.ly/Q01hVnMr0
YKK believes in the power that leading by example has on others. Italo do Nascimento Silva of Yoshida Nordeste – Brasil shares his thoughts on what it means to lead by example, and the impact it can have. Read his message here:




YKK Fundamental Behavior #6 - Lead By Example
Good intentions have no effect if good practices are not the result. Telling people what they should do has less...
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