YKK Europe Limited
YKK’s finishing technology for Snap Fastener Buttons is also environmental friendly; this utilizes the base colour of materials and does not involve an electrical plating process. By not employing this process, it’s possible to reduce the amount of water and electricity without using hazardous substances such as heavy metals. By switching from the electrical plating […]
As part of the environmental activities, YKK has development ECO-DYE® technology that, utilizing the supercritical fluid dyeing (“SFD”) technology which allows YKK to reduce water usage and eliminate wastewater in the manufacturing process of fastening products. In addition, carbon dioxide (CO2) used can be collected and recycled. Another advantage of using SFD is that it […]
YKK Addresses the Ocean Plastic Problem with NATULON® Ocean Sourced™ Zipper Collection 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 […]
YKK UK arranged for staff to pop in for a chat, coffee and a cake during World Mental Health Day in the Runcorn office. #itsoktonotbeok
YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Otani; hereafter, YKK)-YKK announces the sales launch of click-TRAK®, which has been in development since 2015. click-TRAK® is a zipper that makes opening and closing operations easier. Easy operation is achieved by making the insert action similar to a snap button in that you press together the parts […]
We are happy to announce that QuickFree® has been awarded another honorable prize “GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2018 BEST 100”. QuickFree® Click to view
Fastening Products Group
YKK was founded in Tokyo in 1934, and can be found in 108 companies in over 72 counties/regions with over 46,000 employees globally. YKK has continuously set industry standards for quality, service, value and innovation in the production of fastening products such as zippers, hook & loop fasteners, plastic buckles and notions, webbing, and snaps & buttons. Based on the CYCLE OF GOODNESS® corporate philosophy – no one prospers without rendering benefit to others – YKK aims to contribute to a sustainable society through our operations and constantly seeks new ways to serve the changing needs of our diverse customers.
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CYCLE OF GOODNESS®
“No one prospers without rendering benefit to others.”
An enterprise is an important member of society, and as such, it must coexist with other elements of society. Its value will be measured by the benefits it shares with society. Behind the YKK Philosophy of the CYCLE OF GOODNESS® is the concept that “contributions to society can best be achieved by the continual creation of value through innovative ideas and inventions. The resulting business expansion will bring prosperity to consumers and business partners, thus benefiting all society. This has been our philosophy since 1934, and remains the basis of our business today.
