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External Assessments and Awards
Corporation / Sustainability
KDLB 2022 Environmental Stewards Award（Keep Dublin Laurens Beautiful Organization）
YKK AP AMERICA INC.
Award / Recipient
- YKK AP AMERICA INC. Dublin Factory
Overview
This award was organized by KDLB (Keep Dublin Laurens Beautiful Organization), which promotes environmental beautification activities in Dublin. The Dublin Plant, as a partner of KDLB, was recognized for actively participating in tree planting activities, including providing trees for local parks, green spaces, and municipal properties.
Digital Popular Brand Platinum Award 2018‐2022（INFOBRAND）
PT YKK AP INDONESIA
Award / Recipient
- PT YKK AP INDONESIA
Overview
As a company that has successfully increased and maintained its brand value in the digital space for five consecutive years beginning in 2018,Platinum as a prestigious award in the Aluminum Frames category.
Maintained certification as a Gold product safety companies (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
YKK AP (Japan)
Award / Recipient
- YKK AP (Japan)
Overview
Recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for its excellent efforts in product safety. In the category of large manufacturers and importers in the "Best Contributors to Product Safety Awards (PS Award)", YKK AP received the highest Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in 2010, 2014, and 2017, earning the designation of "Gold Product Safety Company". In 2022, YKK AP's ongoing commitment and development in safety measures were acknowledged through a follow-up assessment conducted every 5 years, leading to the continuation of their certification.
Top 10 Aluminium Products Manufacturers in India 2023("Industry Outlook" Magazine)
Bhoruka Extrusions Private Ltd.
Award / Recipient
- Bhoruka Extrusions Private Ltd.
Overview
Selected among the top 10 aluminum product manufacturers in India from a pool of over 200 contenders, as recognized by the prestigious Indian business magazine "Industry Outlook".
The 11th Green Social Contribution Award (Organization for Landscape and Urban Green Infrastructure)
YKK AP (Japan)
Award / Recipient
- Tohoku Plant,Manufacturing Division,YKK AP
Overview
The Tohoku Plant of YKK AP, operating with the vision of YKK founder Tadao Yoshida as a "Factory in the Forest" since 1974, was acknowledged for its contributions to the local environment over 50 years. The plant's initiatives included pollution control measures that did not impact agriculture, contributions to environmental improvement in the community (tree planting, cleaning activities, etc.), and enthusiasm for environmental education. These efforts aligned with and conserved the local environment while maintaining business operations, earning the recognition and gratitude of the community.
Products / Initiatives
Most Desirable Architectural Products and Equipment Manufacturers Ranking 2022 (Nikkei Architecture)
YKK AP (Japan)
Award / Recipient
- Residential Window Sash: 1st Place for the 12th consecutive year
- Residential Entrance Door: 1st Place for the 7th consecutive year
- Commercial Building Aluminum Sash and Curtain Wall: 1st Place for the 18th consecutive year
Overview
In the ranking conducted by Nikkei Architecture, where their survey on manufacturers and brands revealed that YKK products were selected by qualified architects of the 1st class as the products they want to use, in 3 out of 49 categories. (November 24, 2022 issue)
Good Design Award 2022 (Japan Institute of Design Promotion)
YKK AP (Japan)
Award / Recipient
- The "Famitto" interior door series
Overview
The recognition was given for various features such as the ability to visualize various interior scenes, achieving a sense of unity even in small spaces, and the modern interpretation of traditional Japanese sliding doors (fusuma) that allows wallpaper to be applied.
17th Kids Design Award, Incentive Award (Kids Design Council Chairman's Award)
YKK AP (Japan)
Award / Recipient
Category: Design Facilitating Child-rearing
- "M30 Facial Recognition Automatic Door."
Overview
The product's concept, functionality and convenience were all highly rated, as the following comment shows: "It's so supportive, like when you're holding things in both hands, or you're carrying a sleeping child, or you're holding onto a kid's stroller, and in such a stressful situation in front of your entrance door, the facial recognition feature automatically unlocks the door for you." YKK AP has received the award for 12 consecutive years, since 2012.
Ideal Housing Material and Equipment Manufacturers Survey (Taiwan Architecture Aesthetic Culture and Economic Association / National Chengchi University Business School Public Opinion and Market Research Center)
YKK AP TAIWAN CO., LTD.
Award / Recipient
- YKK AP TAIWAN CO., LTD.
Overview
Taiwan Architecture Aesthetic Culture and Economic Association, aiming for the development of beautiful architectural environments, conducted a survey among Taiwanese architectural professionals. YKK AP Taiwan was recognized for its high quality and technical capabilities, receiving the 1st Place award in the Window Systems category for 11 consecutive years.
2022 BLT Built Design Awards（3C AWARDS）
YKK AP AMERICA INC.
Award / Recipient
- "YWW 60 XT"
Overview
The fresh design and advanced thermal insulation performance were recognized with the 2022 award in the Wall and Seismic Isolation Systems and Materials Category.
Top Building Material Brand Award (China Real Estate Association)
YKK AP CO.,LTD
Award / Recipient
- YKK AP CO.,LTD
Overview
Five hundred Chinese real estate development companies, which are ranked top overall and are all members of the China Real Estate Association, select companies for awards, and YKK AP China has been honored with the Windows Category Award for 12 times running, right up to 2023.
