April 28, 2021 YKK AP America Inc. celebrates 30 years of growth, innovation, next generation manufacturing and partnership. YKK AP first entered the U.S. market with imported aluminum products in 1984. With interest in establishing a more significant presence, YKK AP America Inc. was incorporated as an independent company on April 24, 1991. YKK AP has grown from initially servicing the east coast to a national architectural products company today. As a manufacturer, the company has made great strides bringing new products to market. It was the first company to launch an impact-resistant line of products after Hurricane Andrew made the need clear in 1992 and the first to bring products designed specifically to address energy and sustainability needs. Anticipating the needs of an evolving market, the company acquired high-performance facades manufacturer, Erie Architectural Products, in 2019, to meet the growing demand for prefabricated, pre-assembled products to address today’s construction challenges. With this acquisition, YKK AP grew to over 1,300 employees in North America.