YKK Europe Limited
YKK ASIA GROUP’s flagship regional CSR event returned for the 11th year running and this year took place in Indonesia and India over the course of two weekends in October and November 2017. The continuation of the successful partnership with Real Madrid Foundation (RMF) delivered professional clinics to local coaches and fun-filled engaging football clinics […]
In an effort to contribute to the resolution of worldwide shortages of water for drinking, medical, and other purposes, YKK Corporation has developed ECO-DYE® technology for waterless dyeing of zippers. This proces makes it possible to manufacture products with the same high quality, while significantly reducing the environmental load. In 2016 YKK received the Good […]
In 2016 YKK Argentina S.A. received an award for being an outstanding companyin the field of accident prevention at the International Symposium on Occupational Accidents, held at the Spanish embassy in Buenos Aires. Recognition was given for initiatives including established policies relating to health and safety, thorough compliance with legislation, and implementation of a safety […]
Germany has an educational system for high school graduates whereby students may attend business college part time for three years while undertaking vocational training in companies. After completion of the three year course, the students qualify as industrial management assistants. YKK Deutschland GmbH has accepted students as a partner company under this system since 2012. […]
Shanghai YKK Zipper Co. Ltd. donated zippers for the YKK Donghua Cup held at Dongua University, a contest for students using zippers as a design theme for a fashion show. Being able to come into contact with a wide range of materials and parts provides a valuable experience for these students who study fashion and […]
The YKK Group has a way of thinking that forms the basis for everything we do on the job. It’s called the “Cycle of Goodness.” YKK’s founder, Tadao Yoshida, through the concept of monozukuri or artisanship, and finally, YKK zippers spread across the world. The source of all his energy was in the feeling that […]
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.
