Tim Harvey, director of finance at Tape Craft Corporation, shares a heartfelt message about the importance of giving back in times of crisis. I have the privilege of writing about YKK Fundamental Behavior #23 Give Back, due out in a couple months. However, recent events and changes to our lives…
Meet Paige Plaskonos, dye lab supervisor at YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. in Macon, GA. She’s been working at YKK since August 2019. We asked Paige to talk about her experience as a recent graduate and about her transition from college to the manufacturing industry. What is your personal definition of success?…
At YKK Mexicana S.A. de C.V., we promote our Core Values every day and we believe in the Cycle of Goodness, the idea that “No one prospers without rendering the benefit of the others.” That is why we share a deep concern about the situation of violence against women…
YKK Corporation proudly announces that it has become a signatory to the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. The Fashion for Global Climate Action initiative calls on the fashion industry to acknowledge the contribution of the sector to climate change and its responsibility to strive towards climate neutrality for a…
Meet Shadé Olabisi, the designer keeping inclusivity at the forefront of her fashion line
Working to address the problem of marine plastic, we are proud to announce our new NATULON® Ocean Sourced™ collection of zippers made from ocean bound plastic. This premium collection of zippers is made from plastic waste that has been collected within 50 km of the coastline of Sri Lanka. The…
Our women designers series is an on-going project to highlight innovative designers across the world that incorporate YKK® products into their unique creations. In this installment, we introduce you to Alia White, founder of Ashe and Irys, a new line of nursingwear for moms searching for chic and affordable options….
Our colleagues at YKK Mexicana S.A. de C.V. have been participating in a giving back initiative with the organization Banco de Tapitas. The organization partners with companies around the country to collect all types of plastic caps through authorized ambassadors and collection centers, the donations are recycled to generate…
In the wake of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the YKK Group moved a portion of our headquarters’ function to Kurobe, Toyama. There, we planned a project to address energy issues and it took on the form of Passive Town. The project is being developed on…