YKK company
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Products & Services
YKK EMEA Group is associated with quality, flexibility, creativity and high performance. Our HiTech, Classic or Design ranges offer Total Fastening Solutions right across our network. Our manufacturing facilities have accredited certification to the International Standard ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems). We comply with the latest laws and industrial regulations from around the globe. Contact your local YKK office for the latest information and details of product exceptions. With local knowledge and expertise at their fingertips your local YKK office can providet advice on the latest fastening processes, developments and applications. Local offices can also provide information about our global account network, which extends to over 70 countries world wide. This special service offers customers a dedicated key account manager to support their global trim sourcing operations. YKK delivers value added products and services to enhance and differentiate your brand.
Research & Development
Built on years of experience and fastening know how, YKK is the total fastening solutions partner. Whenever Classic, Design or HiTech products are required, our local R&D centres work with customers’ right across Europe to provide speedy development. Our centres are backed up by a large global R&D network which provides access to the very latest technology. YKK innovates together with customers to produce high quality fastening products.
What does YKK stand for?
YKK, a zipper manufacturing company, was founded in Japan, in 1934, by Tadao (pronounced in English as Tah-dah-o) Yoshida. In the early years, Mr. Yoshida's company carried his name; it was called Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha--or "YKK" for short. (That long Japanese name translates roughly into English as "Yoshida Company Limited.") Over the years, the letters "YKK" were stamped onto the zippers' pull tabs, and thus YKK became known as the Company's trademark.
How can I distinguish genuine YKK products from counterfeit ones?
YKK evaluate and publish genuine YKK product certificates. If you have any doubt about YKK zippers used in garments etc, please contact your local offices directly. Unfortunately we cannot disclose the procedure due to the risk of having this info being disclosed to counterfeit producers.
Other than zippers, what product does YKK produce today?
Aside from zippers, YKK also makes other fastening products-like snaps & buttons, textiles and plastics, hook & loop self-closing tape fastening systems, webbings, and metal and plastic notions and buckles. YKK also produces aluminium building products-like window and entrance systems for low, medium, and high rise applications.
For advice about products and services, to request an order, or to speak to a local representative, please contact your nearest YKK office using our global contacts directory.
YKK sponsors the Water Sports Village at ISPO
YKK sponsors the Water Sports Village at ISPO18 JANUARY 2017
YKK are sponsoring the Water Sports Village at ISPO which is being held in the Action Hall 6. Our booth is located next to the swimming pool. Come and discuss our latest range of Aqua products. If you need any additional information, please email functional@ykkeurope.com