| 1984 |
We entered the market with aluminum products made by YKK AP Japan in 1984 and opened a branch in Atlanta in 1986. |
| 1991-04-24 |
YKK AP America Inc. was incorporated on April 24, 1991. The company chose Dublin, GA as home for its manufacturing base. |
| 1992 |
We opened our manufacturing plant in Dublin, GA in September 1992. The plant is a vertically integrated operation with advanced technology for complete aluminum product manufacturing. |
| 1995 |
In 1995, we launched a team known as the “Project Center,” supporting medium to large-scale projects with estimating, engineering, and project management services. |
| 1996 |
In 1996, we expanded the Dublin manufacturing facility by 100,000 sq ft and opened a Cincinnati branch to support local service and support communities. |
| 1997 |
In 1997, we were granted a patent for our impact-resistant ProTek® entrance design, pioneering water resistance in impact doors. |
| 1998 |
In 1998, we established the “Sister Cities” relationship with Osaki, Japan, and supported community initiatives like the Dublin FIRST Robotics Competition. |
| 1999 |
In 1999, we released the first version of Ycalc® estimating software, aiding glazing contractors with design and fabrication utilities. |
| 2000 |
In 2000, we received the Region 9 Existing Industry Award from the Georgia Economic Developers Association. |
| 2002 |
In 2002, we held the grand opening of a new fabrication plant in Dublin, GA, expanding capacity for commercial windows and doors. |
| 2003 |
Our Dublin manufacturing plant was ISO 14001 certified, emphasizing environmental standards and achieving a 73% recycling rate. |
| 2004 |
In 2004, YKK AP achieved $100 million in sales for the first time. |
| 2005 |
In 2005, we officially entered the residential market with the first shipment of vinyl windows. |
| 2006 |
In 2006, we broke ground on an $80M expansion of the Dublin plant, creating nearly 200 jobs, and opened a Cincinnati branch. |
| 2007 |
In 2007, the residential division became an official business group, and plans for a vinyl window manufacturing facility in Macon, GA, began. |
| 2008 |
In 2008, we launched the ThermaShade® Sun Control system, which has won awards including the IDEA design award in 2009. |
| 2009 |
In 2009, we launched enerGfacade®, an energy-efficient line of framing systems using patented technologies. |
| 2010 |
In 2010, we debuted the YKK Thermal Assistant software for system performance analysis. |
| 2011 |
In 2011, we demonstrated the strength of ProTek® impact-resistant glazing with a pitching demonstration at AIA New Orleans. |
| 2012 |
In 2012, we opened a regional manufacturing center in Cincinnati, Ohio, to improve service capabilities in the Midwest. |
| 2013 |
In 2013, we debuted the “I am an Architect” video series at AIA Denver, which gained over two million views. |
| 2014-07 |
In July 2014, we opened a 105,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Coppell, Texas, serving the south central and western regions. |
| 2015 |
In 2015, we became the first fenestration manufacturer to obtain third-party certified environmental product declarations for our entire product portfolio. |
| 2015 |
In 2015, we launched a coast-to-coast direct freight program to reduce damage and improve scheduling predictability. |
| 2016 |
In 2016, Oliver Stepe was promoted to President of YKK AP America Inc., leading new initiatives and cultural changes. |
| 2017 |
In 2017, YKK AP made Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a paid company holiday, supporting diversity and community efforts. |
| 2018 |
In 2018, Patrys was appointed as the company’s first female vice president, focusing on organizational excellence. |
| 2019 |
In 2019, we acquired Erie Architectural Products to expand our offering of prefabricated, pre-assembled products. |
| 2019 |
In 2019, we opened the Midwest manufacturing center in Cincinnati, Ohio, to enhance regional service. |
| 2023 |
In 2023, YKK AP introduced BetterBillet, an eco-friendly aluminum billet made from recycled scrap and low-carbon primary aluminum, reinforcing sustainability commitments. |
| 2024 |
In 2024, YKK AP established the Los Angeles Sales and Manufacturing Center in Rancho Cucamonga, California, to support demand in the Western U.S. |
| 2025 |
In 2025, YKK AP completed a new 400,000-square-foot greenfield residential plant manufacturing windows and doors for the Southeast. |
