What distinguishes YKK AP products?
YKK AP is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of architectural products. For good reasons: • Sustainable, energy-efficient products. YKK AP products are designed for low maintenance and optimum energy efficiency. For example, ThermaShade is the industry’s only sunshade with a thermal barrier. • Proprietary equipment and processes. With our vertically integrated production system, YKK AP controls every step in the manufacturing process under one roof. We make our own extrusion dies, for example, to gain optimum extrusion tolerances. • Material quality control. To ensure the quality and integrity, we produce our own aluminum alloy. • 10-year anodized finish warranty. YKK AP can offer an ultra-long warranty because we are the only manufacturer with an anodizing process that completely seals the surface of the aluminum. Our exclusive Anodized Plus finish means increased resistance to chemical corrosion, superior color and gloss retention, and enhanced protection for the aluminum subst
