Our Intellectual Platform

YKK Group companies have always regarded fair and equitable treatments as the foundation of their operational and management activities, a belief expressed in our management principle “YKK Seeks Corporate Value of Higher Significance” and in our management mission, direction and principles.

As trends towards globalization broaden and accelerate, world society as becoming both more equitable and more open. In recognition of this trend, YKK Group identifies it self as “a Fair Company on Which Customers ca Depend”, “a Company that Create New Values with Advanced Technology” and “a Global Company”. Based on this corporate identity, we are working to create a concrete image for our company and set our goals with an eye toward the early 21 st century.

The YKK Group currently does business in 5 contents. This broad range provides us considerable global marketing capabilities. However, with expectations for our Group increasing around the world, we continuously strive to gain further recognition as a “Global Company”, capable of making a genuine contribution to society.

Basic Principles

The Cycles of Goodness

Our founder, Tadao Yoshida, defined the Company mission based on his unique philosophy, which is called the “Cycle of Goodness”. Simply stated, it means that no one prospers unless he renders benefit to others.

Growing on this humble philosophy, YKK has achieved tremendous growth ang operates in 5 continents of the world. Having a worldwide network is remarkable achievement, however we continuously strive to get further recognition as a “Global Company” capable of making a genuine contribution to society.

The 7 Management Principles of YKK

YKK always works upon the YKK Management Foundation that harmonizes community interest and company activities. Community consists of customers, employees and communities in the immediate surroundings of YKK factories. Company activities comprise the manufactured products, the implemented technology and proper management. With the harmonized relationship between community and company activity come fairness and reciprocity.