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YKK Reorganizes with an Emphasis on Speed, Digitalization, Sustainability, and Diversity

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YKK’s Georgia Regional Headquarters Expands to Include South America

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YKK Launches Digital Showroom to Connect with Customers

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YKK joins coalition of businesses calling for 50% reduction of GHG emissions by 2030 to achieve goals of Paris Agreement

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Science Based Targets Initiative Approves YKK’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Targets

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YKK Center Park “Furusato-No-Mori” Initiative Uses Technology to Visualize CO2 Absorption

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YKK fights viruses with a new line of zippers treated with Polygiene’s ViralOff®

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YKK USA Launches Solutions Group to Help Companies Improve Manufacturing Efficiency and Processes and Develop New Products

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YKK commits to achieving climate neutrality by 2050

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How Fashion Industry Leaders Are Working Together To Fight COVID-19: YKK joins forces with Fashion Girls For Humanity and MadeByUs

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YKK USA Expands Product Offerings to Support COVID-19 Relief

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YKK Announces its Collaboration with Oceanworks®, the Leading Marketplace for Materials Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic

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YKK Partners with Customers to Manufacture Products for COVID-19 Relief

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YKK Signs Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

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YKK Develops New VISLON® Magnet Type Zipper

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YKK to Host Tech Talk at Outdoor + Snow Show about New NATULON® Ocean Sourced™ Zipper Collection

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YKK Addresses the Ocean Plastic Problem with NATULON® Ocean Sourced™ Zipper Collection

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YKK’s QuickFree® zipper wins U.S GOOD DESIGN® Award

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YKK Partners with Browzwear 3D Design Solutions to Bring Digital Innovation to the Fashion Industry

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Three to Five Day Zipper Delivery Now Available from YKK in Anaheim, CA

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Breast cancer survivor develops blouse for post-mastectomy op patients featuring YKK® Zippers

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YKK’s GreenRise™ Zipper Awarded 2019 Good Design Best 100

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YKK Collaborates with Ubuntu Life on New Line of Bags – 100% of profits to support mothers and children in Kenya

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YKK Begins Manufacturing Eco-Friendly Zippers in the USA

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YKK Announces Environmental Vision 2050

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YKK Launches New Product “click-TRAK®”

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YKK Begins Sale of GreenRise™ Plant-derived Zippers

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YKK Tackles Plastic Waste with Zippers Made From Recycled Bottles

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YKK Experts Talk about the Latest in Zipper Innovation at 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

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YKK Becomes Only Zipper Manufacturer in Bangladesh to be Certified by Alliance

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YKK QuickFree® wins 12th Kids Design Award

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YKK releases short film “AUTO CAMPING” featuring automatic zippers

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Jim Reed named President, YKK Corporation of America

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YKK Corporation releases new stop motion film “Zipper & Bears”

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Yoshida Scholarship Foundation seeking Japanese nationals for Carter Center internship

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YKK80 Building Awarded Top Prize ASHRAE Technology Awards

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YKK partners with David Clark Company to produce Boeing’s New Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Starliner Spacesuit

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YKK Corporation releases new animation short: Fastening Days 2

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The YKK 80 Building Becomes the First Office Building in Japan to Obtain Top LEED-BD+C (Core and Shell) Certification (Platinum)

June 11, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 24 – Be an Ambassador

June 9, 2021
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Xena Workwear is Making Women Safe and Confident Using YKK® Zippers

June 9, 2021
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YKK Fashion Collaboration to Celebrate Creativity and Diversity

June 4, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 23 – Give back

May 28, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 22 – Take Pride in our Appearance

May 21, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 21 – Be a Lifelong Learner

May 14, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 20 – Pay Attention to the Details

May 7, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 19 – Be Proactive

April 30, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 18 – Take ownership

April 23, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 17 – Practice blameless problem-solving

April 16, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 16 – Provide Meaningful Appreciation

April 9, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 15 – Listen to Understand

April 6, 2021
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YKK Snap and Button Products working towards a circular fashion model

April 2, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 14 – Invest in relationships

March 26, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 13 – Be a Team Player

March 19, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 12 – Seek improvement in everything

March 12, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 11 – Innovate

March 5, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 10 – Be Process Driven

February 26, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 9 – Honor commitments

February 19, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 8 – Make Customers a Priority

February 12, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 7 – Clarify Expectations, Then Respond Quickly

February 5, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 6 – Lead by Example

January 29, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 5: Embrace Diversity

January 22, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 4 – Make Quality Personal

January 19, 2021
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The Teachings of Tadao Yoshida: Make Just a Bit More Effort, If Only Paper Thin

January 15, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 3 – Protect the Environment

January 8, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 2 – Be Vigilant About Safety

January 3, 2021
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Fundamental Behavior 1 – Do the Right Thing, Always

December 11, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 25 – Be positive

December 4, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 24 – Be an ambassador

November 30, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 23 – Give back

November 20, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 22 – Take pride in our appearance

November 13, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 21 – Be a lifelong learner

November 5, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 20 – Pay Attention To The Details

October 30, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 19 – Be proactive

October 23, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 18 – Take ownership

October 16, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 17 – Practice blameless problem solving

October 9, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 16 – Provide Meaningful Appreciation

October 2, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 15 – Listen to Understand

September 25, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 14 – Invest in Relationships

September 18, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 13 – Be a team player

September 11, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 12 – Seek improvement in everything

September 4, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 11 – Innovate

September 4, 2020
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Designer Corinea “Coco” Austin is making the sustainable fashion space more inclusive for BIPOC one fabric at a time

August 28, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 10 – Be process driven

August 25, 2020
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YKK Corporation of America presents the 2020 Core Values Awards Winners

August 24, 2020
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From Colombia to the world! Fashion design student Lina Gómez is ready to take on the fashion world with her global perspective

August 24, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 9 – Honor commitments

August 21, 2020
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YKK’s innovative zippers help make fashion accessible to all

August 17, 2020
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Fundamental Behavior 8 – Make Customers a Priority

August 10, 2020
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YKK Fundamental Behavior 7: Clarify expectations then respond quickly

August 3, 2020
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YKK Fundamental Behavior 6: Lead by Example

July 27, 2020
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Embrace Diversity

July 20, 2020
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Make Quality Personal

July 13, 2020
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Protect the Environment

July 6, 2020
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Be Vigilant About Safety

June 29, 2020
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Do the right things, always

June 22, 2020
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YKK El Salvador S.A. de C.V. builds a wall at a local school to protect students from crime

June 19, 2020
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Be positive

June 15, 2020
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Be an ambassador

June 10, 2020
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YKK Corporation of America’s campaign “One Conversation at a Time” is a PR Daily’s 2020 Digital Marketing & Social Media Awards finalist

June 8, 2020
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Give back

June 1, 2020
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Take pride in our appearance

May 27, 2020
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YKK is one of 150 global corporations to urge world leaders for net-zero recovery from COVID-19

May 22, 2020
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Be a Lifelong Learner

May 18, 2020
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Pay attention to the details

May 12, 2020
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YKK Sri Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. employees rally their community to reduce plastic waste

May 11, 2020
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Be proactive

May 4, 2020
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Take ownership

April 27, 2020
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2020-04-27 Issue 144 – Fundamental Behavior 17 – Practice blameless problem-solving

April 20, 2020
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Talking about YKK with Lee Smith

April 20, 2020
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2020-04-20 Issue 143 – Fundamental Behavior 16 – Provide meaningful appreciation

April 16, 2020
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YKK India- Empowering young women through vocational training

April 13, 2020
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2020-04-13 Issue 142 – Fundamental Behavior 15 – Listen to understand

April 10, 2020
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Kozue Childress talks about her professional journey at YKK

April 7, 2020
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Fasteners for face shields and PPE to fight COVID-19

April 7, 2020
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Women Designers working to meet critical needs

April 6, 2020
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George Wilson talks about his knack for problem solving

April 6, 2020
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From paper drawings to real problem-solving products- Chuck Lacompte discusses his latest inventions

April 6, 2020
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Jonathan Sharpe talks about what drives him to be innovative in the workplace

April 6, 2020
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2020-04-06 Issue 141 – Fundamental Behavior 14 – Invest in relationships

April 3, 2020
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2020-04-03 COVID-19 – Letter to our customers

April 2, 2020
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Thanh Nguyen talks about his passion for innovation

March 30, 2020
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2020-03-30 Issue 140 – Fundamental Behavior 13 – Be a team player

March 27, 2020
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Easy to Sew ® Face Mask with Filter Pocket (Pleated Version)*

March 26, 2020
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YKK Partners with Customers to Manufacture Products for COVID-19 Relief

March 25, 2020
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YKK Colombia S.A.S. donates beds and kitchen stove to Vira, a foundation supporting homeless seniors

March 24, 2020
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Ways to give back amidst Coronavirus Pandemic- A letter from Tim Harvey

March 23, 2020
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2020-03-23 Issue 139 – Fundamental Behavior 12 – Seek improvement in everything

March 19, 2020
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Une conversation à la fois – Paige Plaskonos

March 18, 2020
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Una conversación a la vez- Paige Plaskonos

March 18, 2020
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One Conversation at a Time- Paige Plaskonos

March 16, 2020
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2020-03-16 COVID-19 – Letter to our customers

March 16, 2020
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2020-03-16 Issue 138 – Fundamental Behavior 11 – Innovate

March 9, 2020
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2020-03-09 Issue 137 – Fundamental Behavior 10 – Be process driven

March 6, 2020
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YKK Mexicana S.A. de C.V. joins the #UnDiaSinMujeres (A Day Without Women) national strike, to end violence against women across the country.

March 3, 2020
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YKK Signs Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

March 2, 2020
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2020-03-02 Issue 136 – Fundamental Behavior 9 – Honor commitments

February 27, 2020
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Yoshida Scholarship Foundation – Carter Center Internship application now open

February 24, 2020
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2020-02-24 Issue 135 – Fundamental Behavior 8 – Make customers a priority

February 19, 2020
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YKK Develops New VISLON® Magnet Type Zipper

February 17, 2020
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2020-02-17 Issue 134 – Fundamental Behavior 7 – Clarify expectations then respond quickly

February 10, 2020
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2020-02-10 Issue 133 – Fundamental Behavior 6 – Lead by Example

February 7, 2020
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Meet Shadé Olabisi, the designer keeping inclusivity at the forefront of her fashion line

February 3, 2020
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2020-02-03 Issue 132 – Fundamental Behavior 5 – Embrace Diversity

January 27, 2020
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2020-01-27 Issue 131 – Fundamental Behavior 4 – Make Quality Personal

January 20, 2020
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2020-01-20 Issue 130 – Fundamental Behavior 3 – Protect the Environment

January 15, 2020
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YKK Addresses the Ocean Plastic Problem with NATULON® Ocean Sourced™ Zipper Collection

January 13, 2020
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2020-01-13 Issue 129 – Fundamental Behavior 2 – Be Vigilant About Safety

January 6, 2020
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2020-01-06 Issue 128 – Fundamental Behavior 1- Do the right thing always

December 17, 2019
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YKK se asocia con Browzwear 3D Design Solutions para traer la innovación digital a la industria de la moda

December 16, 2019
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YKK s’associe à Browzwear 3D Design Solutions pour apporter l’innovation numérique à l’industrie de la mode

December 16, 2019
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YKK Partners with Browzwear 3D Design Solutions to Bring Digital Innovation to the Fashion Industry

December 13, 2019
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2019-12-16 Issue 127 – Fundamental Behavior 25 – Be positive

December 7, 2019
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2019-12-09 Issue 126 – Fundamental Behavior 24 – Be an ambassador

December 5, 2019
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A new line of nursingwear for moms on the go! Introducing Alia White of Ashe and Irys

November 30, 2019
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2019-12-02 Issue 125 – Fundamental Behavior 23 – Give back

November 26, 2019
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YKK sponsoring San Francisco-based Arts of Fashion Foundation to Host 18th Annual International Fashion Showcase at the Asian Art Museum

November 25, 2019
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Employees at YKK Mexicana S.A. de C.V. participate in Banco de Tapitas initiative

November 25, 2019
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2019-11-25 Issue 124 – Fundamental Behavior 22 – Take pride in our appearance

November 18, 2019
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2019-11-18 Issue 123 – Fundamental Behavior 21 – Be a lifelong learner

November 14, 2019
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A journey around YKK global facilities – Passive Town

November 14, 2019
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YKK Mexicana S.A. de C.V Celebrates 25 Years

November 8, 2019
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2019-11-11 Issue 122 – Fundamental Behavior 20 – Pay attention to the details

November 4, 2019
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2019-11-04 Issue 121 – Fundamental Behavior 19 – Be proactive

October 31, 2019
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Macon-Bibb County Welcomes Kurobe City Hospital Delegation for 16th Year

October 30, 2019
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Three to Five Day Zipper Delivery Now Available from YKK in Anaheim, CA

October 28, 2019
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2019-10-28 Issue 120 – Fundamental Behavior 18 – Take ownership

October 25, 2019
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How to avoid slider paint chip off

October 25, 2019
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YKK Group’s Cafe Bonfino to switch to coffee straws made from plant-derived materials

October 21, 2019
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2019-10-21 Issue 119 – Fundamental Behavior 17 – Practice blameless problem-solving

October 16, 2019
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YKK’s GreenRise™ Zipper Awarded 2019 Good Design Best 100

October 15, 2019
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Brittani Bumb: Creating new designs with a touch of vintage flair

October 14, 2019
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2019-10-14 Issue 118 – Fundamental Behavior 16 – Provide meaningful appreciation

October 11, 2019
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Yoko Katz: Making a difference for breast cancer survivors through fashion

October 11, 2019
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Top 5 Outdoor Apparel Trends- YKK Experts Series

October 10, 2019
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A journey around YKK global facilities – YKK Rokko

October 9, 2019
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YKK Collaborates with Ubuntu Life on New Line of Bags – 100% of profits to support mothers and children in Kenya

October 7, 2019
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Jim Reed, president YKK Corporation of America, shares 5 things to know about YKK

October 7, 2019
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2019-10-07 Issue 117 – Fundamental Behavior 15 – Listen to understand

October 2, 2019
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Universal Button’s Original Investor’s Family visits YKK

September 30, 2019
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2019-09-30 Issue 116 – Fundamental Behavior 14 – Invest in relationships

September 23, 2019
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YKK and Cooperativa Girasole worked together on the ‘Let’s Work’ project

September 23, 2019
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2019-09-23 Issue 115 – Fundamental Behavior 13 – Be a team player

September 16, 2019
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YKK Begins Manufacturing Eco-Friendly Zippers in the USA

September 16, 2019
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2019-09-16 Issue 114 – Fundamental Behavior 12 – Seek improvement in everything

September 11, 2019
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Curious to learn about YKK’s latest in zipper innovation? Watch our Tech Talk to hear from YKK’s zipper experts!

September 9, 2019
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2019-09-09 Issue 113 – Fundamental Behavior 11 – Innovate

September 5, 2019
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Women Designers Series: Mary Bashay

August 30, 2019
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2019-09-02 Issue 112 – Fundamental Behavior 10 – Be process driven

August 29, 2019
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Meet the Interns: Summer Youth Works at YKK AP America Inc.

August 27, 2019
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YKK AP Corporation’s English Language Program Participants visit YKK AP America

August 26, 2019
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2019-08-26 Issue 111 – Fundamental Behavior 9 – Honor commitments

August 19, 2019
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A journey around YKK global facilities- Café Bonfino

August 19, 2019
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Women Designers Series: Kate Cusack

August 19, 2019
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2019-08-19 Issue 110 – Fundamental Behavior 8 – Make customers a priority

August 14, 2019
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Meet the Interns: Rosa Zavala Castillo

August 12, 2019
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Women Designers Series: Angela Luna

August 12, 2019
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A journey around YKK global facilities- Trend Cafe – A Coruña

August 12, 2019
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A journey around YKK global facilities- Fastening Experience® Indonesia

August 12, 2019
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2019-08-12 Issue 109 – Fundamental Behavior 7 – Clarify expectations then respond quickly

August 7, 2019
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Top 5 Luggage Trends for 2019- YKK Experts Series

August 5, 2019
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2019-08-05 Issue 108 – Fundamental Behavior 6 – Lead by Example

July 29, 2019
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2019-07-29 Issue 110 – Fundamental Behavior 5 – Embrace Diversity

July 26, 2019
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National Intern Day- Our summer interns interview Jim Reed, president of YKK Corporation of America

July 19, 2019
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2019-07-22 Issue 106 – Fundamental Behavior 4 – Make Quality Personal

July 17, 2019
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YKK employee promotes healthy habits that help the environment and her community

July 15, 2019
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YKK Announces Environmental Vision 2050

July 14, 2019
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2019-07-15 Issue 105 – Fundamental Behavior 3 – Protect the Environment

July 8, 2019
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2019-07-08 – Fundamental Behavior 2 – Be Vigilant About Safety

July 2, 2019
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Meet the Interns: Cosmos Cha

July 2, 2019
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Meet the Interns: Koei Howell

July 1, 2019
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2019-07-01 Issue 103 – Fundamental Behavior 1- Do the right thing always

June 25, 2019
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Meet the Interns: Mohammadreza Talebzadeh Milani

June 24, 2019
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YKK Launches New Product “click-TRAK®”

June 23, 2019
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Be Positive

June 20, 2019
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YKK Begins Sale of GreenRise™ Plant-derived Zippers

June 17, 2019
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YKK Tackles Plastic Waste with Zippers Made From Recycled Bottles

June 16, 2019
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2019-06-17 Issue 101 – Fundamental Behavior 24 – Be an ambassador

June 12, 2019
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YKK Experts Talk about the Latest in Zipper Innovation at 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

June 9, 2019
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2019-06-10 Issue 100 – Fundamental Behavior 23 – Give back

June 3, 2019
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2019-06-03 Issue 99 – Fundamental Behavior 22 – Take pride in our appearance

May 30, 2019
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Women Designers Series: Ndeye Gueye, “The Zipper Queen”

May 26, 2019
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2019-05-27 Issue 98 – Fundamental Behavior 21 – Be a lifelong learner

May 20, 2019
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2019-05-20 Issue 97 – Fundamental Behavior 20 – Pay attention to the details

May 13, 2019
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Women Designers Series: Debora Crichton

May 13, 2019
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2019-05-13 Issue 96 – Fundamental Behavior 19 – Be proactive

May 6, 2019
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2019-05-06 Fundamental Behavior 95 – Issue 18 – Take ownership

May 2, 2019
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Protecting firefighters from common firefighter safety and health hazards

April 29, 2019
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2019-04-29 Issue 94 – Fundamental Behavior 17 – Practice blameless problem-solving

April 25, 2019
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Popular Misconceptions About Caring for Jeans

April 23, 2019
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Did you know that leather products can change the color of a metal zipper?

April 22, 2019
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2019-04-22 Issue 93 – Fundamental Behavior 16 – Provide meaningful appreciation

April 19, 2019
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YKK Canada’s Alexandre Saade volunteers with the Club Lions Laval Renaissance to benefit people in his community

April 15, 2019
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YKK Mexicana and YKK Snap Fasteners Manufactura Mexico are working together to become a more sustainable manufacturing company

April 15, 2019
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2019-04-15 Issue 92 – Fundamental Behavior 15 – Listen to understand

April 12, 2019
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How to prevent metal zippers from changing color and staining a garment

April 8, 2019
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2019-04-08 Issue 54 – Fundamental Behavior 14 – Invest in relationships

April 2, 2019
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YKK Colombia implements the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle as part of its environmental practices

April 1, 2019
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2019-04-01 Issue 53 – Fundamental Behavior 13 – Be a team player

March 25, 2019
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20190325 Issue 52 – Fundamental Behavior 12 – Seek improvement in everything

March 22, 2019
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YKK North and Central America region celebrates International Women’s Day

March 18, 2019
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2019-03-18 – Issue 91 – Fundamental Behavior 11 – Innovate

March 14, 2019
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YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.’s Margaret Mimbs teaches at the company’s talent training center

March 12, 2019
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How to protect your workers from an arc flash incident

March 11, 2019
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YKK Becomes Only Zipper Manufacturer in Bangladesh to be Certified by Alliance

March 11, 2019
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2019-03-11 Issue 90 – Fundamental Behavior 10 – Be process driven

March 7, 2019
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How to properly match a zipper color to your garment

March 4, 2019
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2019-03-04 Issue 89 – Fundamental Behavior 9 – Honor commitments

February 26, 2019
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YKK El Salvador implements many sustainable practices to help preserve the environment

February 25, 2019
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2019-02-25 Issue 88 – Fundamental Behavior 8 – Make customers a priority

February 22, 2019
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Yoshida Scholarship Foundation – Carter Center Internship application now open

February 19, 2019
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2019-02-18 Issue 87 Fundamental Behavior 7 Clarify Expectations, Then Respond Quickly

February 19, 2019
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2019-02-11 Issue 86 Fundamental Behavior 6 Lead By Example

February 19, 2019
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2019-02-04 Issue 85 Fundamental Behavior 5 Embrace Diversity

February 19, 2019
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2019-01-28 Issue 84 Fundamental Behavior 4 Make Quality Personal

February 19, 2019
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2019-01-21 Issue 83 Fundamental Behavior 3 Protect The Environment

February 19, 2019
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2019-01-14 Issue 82 Fundamental Behavior 2 Be Vigilant About Safety

February 19, 2019
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2019-01-07 Issue 81 Fundamental Behavior 1 Do The Right Thing, Always

February 19, 2019
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2019-12-10 Issue 80 Fundamental Behavior 25 Be Positive

February 19, 2019
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2019-12-03 Issue 79 Fundamental Behavior 24 Be An Ambassador

February 19, 2019
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2019-11-26 Issue 78 Fundamental Behavior 23 Give Back

February 19, 2019
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2018-11-19 Issue 77 Fundamental Behavior 22 Take Pride In Our Appearance

February 19, 2019
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2018-11-12 Issue 76 Fundamental Behavior 21 Be A Lifelong Learner

February 19, 2019
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2018-11-05 Issue 75 Fundamental Behavior 20 Pay Attention To The Details

February 19, 2019
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2018-10-29 Issue 74 Fundamental Behavior 19 Be Proactive

February 19, 2019
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2018-10-22 Issue 73 Fundamental Behavior 18 Take Ownership

February 19, 2019
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2018-10-15 Issue 72 Fundamental Behavior 17 Practice Blameless Problem-Solving

February 19, 2019
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2018-10-08 Issue 71 Fundamental Behavior 16 Provide Meaningful Appreciation

February 19, 2019
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2018-10-01 Issue 70 Fundamental Behavior 15 Listen To Understand

February 19, 2019
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2018-09-24 Issue 69 Fundamental Behavior 14 Invest In Relationships

February 19, 2019
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2018-09-17 Issue 68 Fundamental Behavior 13 Be A Team Player

February 19, 2019
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2018-09-10 Issue 67 Fundamental Behavior 12 Seek Improvement In Everything

February 19, 2019
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2018-09-03 Issue 66 Fundamental Behavior 11 Innovate

February 19, 2019
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2018-08-27 Issue 65 Fundamental Behavior 10 Be Process-Driven

February 19, 2019
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2018-08-20 Issue 64 Fundamental Behavior 9 Honor Commitments

February 19, 2019
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2018-08-13 Issue 63 Fundamental Behavior 8 Make Customers A Priority

February 19, 2019
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2018-08-06 Issue 62 Fundamental Behavior 7 Clarify Expectations, Then Respond Quickly

February 19, 2019
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2018-07-30 Issue 61 Fundamental Behavior 6 Lead By Example

February 19, 2019
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2018-07-23 Issue 60 Fundamental Behavior 5 Embrace Diversity

February 19, 2019
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2018-07-16 Issue 59 Fundamental Behavior 4 Make Quality Personal

February 19, 2019
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2018-07-09 Issue 58 Fundamental Behavior 3 Protect The Environment

February 19, 2019
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2018-07-02 Issue 57 Fundamental Behavior 2 Be Vigilant About Safety

February 19, 2019
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2018-06-25 Issue 56 Fundamental Behavior 1 Do The Right Thing, Always

February 19, 2019
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2018-06-18 Issue 55 Fundamental Behavior 25 Be Positive

February 19, 2019
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2018-06-11 Issue 51 Fundamental Behavior 24 Be An Ambassador

February 19, 2019
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2017-09-11 Issue 14 Fundamental Behavior 13 – Be A Team Player

February 19, 2019
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2018-06-04 Issue 50 Fundamental Behavior 23 Give Back

February 19, 2019
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2018-05-28 Issue 49 Fundamental Behavior 22 Take Pride In Our Appearance

February 19, 2019
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2018-05-21 Issue 48 Fundamental Behavior 21 Be A Lifelong Learner

February 19, 2019
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2018-05-14 Issue 47 Fundamental Behavior 20 Pay Attention To The Details

February 19, 2019
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2018-05-07 Issue 46 Fundamental Behavior 19 Be Proactive

February 19, 2019
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2018-04-30 Issue 45 Fundamental Behavior 18 Take Ownership

February 19, 2019
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2018-04-23 Issue 44 Fundamental Behavior 17 Practice Blameless Problem-Solving

February 19, 2019
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2018-04-16 Issue 43 Fundamental Behavior 16 Provide Meaningful Appreciation

February 19, 2019
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2018-04-09 Issue 42 Fundamental Behavior 15 Listen To Understand

February 19, 2019
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2018-04-02 Issue 41 Fundamental Behavior 14 Invest In Relationships

February 19, 2019
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2018-03-26 Issue 40 Fundamental Behavior 13 Be A Team Player

February 19, 2019
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2018-03-19 Issue 39 Fundamental Behavior 12 Seek Improvement In Everything

February 19, 2019
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2018-03-12 Issue 38 Fundamental Behavior 11 Innovate

February 19, 2019
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2018-03-05 Issue 37 Fundamental Behavior 10 Be Process-Driven

February 19, 2019
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2018-02-26 Issue 36 Fundamental Behavior 9 Honor Commitments

February 19, 2019
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2018-02-19 Issue 35 Fundamental Behavior 8 Make Customers A Priority

February 19, 2019
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2018-02-12 Issue 34 Fundamental Behavior 7 Clarify Expectations, Then Respond Quickly

February 19, 2019
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2018-02-05 Issue 33 Fundamental Behavior 6 Lead By Example

February 19, 2019
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2018-01-29 Issue 32 Fundamental Behavior 5 Embrace Diversity

February 19, 2019
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2018-01-22 Issue 31 Fundamental Behavior 4 Make Quality Personal

February 19, 2019
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2018-01-15 Issue 30 Fundamental Behavior 3 Protect The Environment

February 19, 2019
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2018-01-08 Issue 29 Fundamental Behavior 2 Be Vigilant About Safety

February 19, 2019
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2018-01-02 Issue 28 Fundamental Behavior 1 Do The Right Thing, Always

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2017-12-04 Issue 26 Fundamental Behavior 25 Be Positive

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2017-11-27 Issue 25 Fundamental Behavior 24 – Be An Ambassador

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2017-11-20 Issue 24 Fundamental Behavior 23 – Give Back

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2017-11-13 Issue 23 Fundamental Behavior 22 – Take Pride In Our Appearance

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2017-11-06 Issue 22 Fundamental Behavior 21 – Be A Lifelong Learner

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2017-10-30 Issue 21 Fundamental Behavior 20 – Pay Attention To The Details

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2017-10-23 Issue 20 Fundamental Behavior 19 – Be Proactive

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2017-10-16 Issue 19 Fundamental Behavior 18 – Take Ownership

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2017-10-09 Issue 18 Fundamental Behavior 17 – Practice Blameless Problem Solving

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2017-10-02 Issue 17 Fundamental Behavior 16 – Provide Meaningful Appreciation

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2017-09-25 Issue 16 Fundamental Behavior 15 – Listen to Understand

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2017-09-18 Issue 15 Fundamental Behavior 14 – Invest In Relationships

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2017-09-04 Issue 13 Fundamental Behavior 12 Seek Improvement In Everything

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2017-08-28 Issue 12 Fundamental Behavior 11 – Innovate.

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2017-08-21 Issue 11 Fundamental Behavior 10 – Be Process Driven

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2017-08-14 Issue 10 Fundamental Behavior 9 – Honor Commitments

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2017-08-07 Issue 9 Fundamental Behavior 8 – Make Customers A Priority

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2017-07-31 Issue 8 Fundamental Behavior 7 – Clarify Expectations, Then Respond Quickly.

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2017-07-24 Issue 7 Fundamental Behavior 6 – Lead By Example.

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2017-07-17 Issue 6 Fundamental Behavior 5 – Embrace Diversity.

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2017-07-10 Issue 5 Fundamental Behavior 4 – Make Quality Personal.

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2017-06-26 Issue 4 Fundamental Behavior 3 – Protect The Environment

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2017-06-19 Issue 3 Fundamental Behavior 2 – Be Vigilant About Safety

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2017-06-12 Issue 2 Fundamental Behavior 1 – Do The Right Thing, Always

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How to maintain and repair the zipper in your boots

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Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand at YKK

January 30, 2019
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YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. joins the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)

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YKK sponsors North American International Auto Show 2019 Charity Preview Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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18th YKK Fastening Awards

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YKK Canada carries out sustainable manufacturing practices to reduce its environmental footprint

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YKK AP America Inc. is committed to protecting the natural environment where its plant is located

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YKK Corporation sponsors Arts of Fashion Foundation’s International Competition

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Tape Craft Corporation’s comprehensive recycling program is dedicated to reducing its footprint

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YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Snap & Button Products applies recycling practices to help preserve the environment

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The YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Anaheim, California facility runs completely on solar power

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The YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. National Manufacturing Center in Macon, Georgia implements sustainable manufacturing processes

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National S.T.E.M/ S.T.E.A.M Day Series

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YKK USA’s Field Technology Center takes YKK’s environmental pledge to heart

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YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.’s Business Process Excellence pillar helps improve the company’s business process and employee engagement

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YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. reaches $2 million in savings through its Total Productive Maintenance program

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National Manufacturing Day series- Safety in the workplace

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High Demand for Manufacturing Jobs in Georgia

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YKK’s Global Marketing employees discuss their roles and what working for YKK means to them

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YKK Canada Inc. celebrates 50th Anniversary

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David Kelly with YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Snap & Button Products follows in his father’s footsteps

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Making quality personal- Tim Harvey’s story

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YKK sponsors USA Baseball Collegiate National Team vs Japan’s Collegiate All-Star Team game in Macon, GA

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YKK North and Central America Group- 2018 Core Values Awards winners

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Is your group struggling with communication? Try team building

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YKK North and Central America Group celebrates the environment

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YKK employees make a positive impact on the environment

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Military, Wet Suit and Fast Food Uniforms Go Eco-Friendly

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Promoting healthy work environments and active lifestyles.

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A brief history of YKK’s Corporate Culture

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Jeans manufacturers and Berkeley scientists discover new ways to make earth-friendly blue jeans

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Supporting young talent from all over the world

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Interviews with the experts- National Zipper Day Series

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Two Tape Craft employees each adopt a mile of highway in memory of their children and help keep their local community clean

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Interviews with the experts- National Zipper Day Series #4

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Interviews with the experts- National Zipper Day Series #1

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YKK El Salvador is chosen as one of the top 10 national dental clinics in El Salvador

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Hundreds gather in Macon to celebrate Cherry Blossom season

March 16, 2018
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YKK USA’s San Francisco Global Marketing Group participate in The North Face Endurance Challenge Series

March 9, 2018
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YKK AP sponsors FIRST Robotics Team, “The ThunderBotz,” for third consecutive year

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International Women’s Day Series 2018

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YKK tests its fasteners to ensure quality

March 1, 2018
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Yoshida Scholarship Foundation – Carter Center Internship application now open

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YKK: Employing sustainable practices in everything we do

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Ingredient Brands Add Value to End Products

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For decades, workwear has evolved to meet the changing needs of modern day workers

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Technology and Apparel Leaders Develop Unique, Smart Clothing and Wearables for the Future

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Apparel industry leaders take steps to be more sustainable and socially ethical

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How to properly maintain the zipper on your drysuit

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Media Coverage about YKK

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A Christmas story for the family

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YKK’s Fundamental Behaviors set standards for the company in providing quality products and in being a good corporate citizen

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YKK provides relief to the victims of Hurricane Maria and the Central Mexico Earthquake

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YKK releases a fantastical, heart-warming Christmas video about automatic zippers

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YKK conducts conservation activities to preserve Kurobe, Japan’s natural groundwater

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How to choose the correct zipper for your handbag

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YKK Honduras renovates Dr. Leonardo Martinez V. public school

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YKK’s Product Preview for the IFAI Expo 2017

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YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. in Marietta, Georgia collects eye glasses for National Vision Month

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Join YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. and Tape Craft Corporation at the IFAI Expo!

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YKK releases new animated short “Fastening Days 3”

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YKK North & Central America Group plant trees in honor of World Environment Day

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Austrian footwear designer, Carolin Holzuber, exhibits in YKK Europe’s London Showroom

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YKK Introduces “The Craftsmanship of YKK,” a webpage designed to educate children about YKK’s zipper making technology

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Organic Cotton is kinder to you and to the environment

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Zipper Dress Designer wins YKK® photo contest

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Colombia is now the fashion capital of Latin America

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YKK Develops ECO-DYE®, a waterless dyeing technology for zippers

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YKK Congratulates Winners of the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards

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Young Designer uses YKK® zippers in a unique way to design a leather clutch purse

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The Industrial Fabrics Association Offers a Student Competition

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Denim is coming back as athleisure wear plateaus

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Durable Luggage Contains Quality Zippers

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FAQ: Removing Stains from Denim Garments

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YKK, Mad Water Debut ‘Made in USA’ Waterproof Zippers

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Great Hunting Gear Requires Near Perfect Camo

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Design for a difference

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Welcome – John Smith, President, YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.

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YKK releases new animated short “Fastening Days 2”

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The YKK 80 Building Becomes the First Office Building in Japan to Obtain Top LEED-BD+C (Core and Shell) Certification (Platinum)

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