YKK AP America Improves Energy-Efficiency of Commercial Buildings with Addition of Two Products to enerGfacade Family

Commercial Building Industry Now Benefits From YKK AP`s Most Energy-Efficient
Entrance in Its Class and Quick to Install Unitized Curtain Wall System
AUSTELL, Ga.--(Business Wire)--
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At Greenbuild, YKK AP America, the leader in manufacturing high quality
architectural products, expands its enerGfacade family with the addition of two
new aluminum fenestration products for commercial use, the MegaTherm® XT
entrance and the YCU 750 TU unitized curtain wall. The most energy-efficient,
aluminum swing entrance system in its class, the MegaTherm XT entrance provides
resistance to energy loss and achieves U-factors as low as 0.49 when used with
standard low-emissivity glazing. The YCU 750 TU is the first dry glazed,
unitized curtain wall system manufactured in the U.S. that features a
polyurethane barrier to minimize energy transfer. With the addition of these two
products to the enerGfacade family, YKK AP further positions itself as a leading
manufacturer of sustainable architectural products.

"The new MegaTherm XT entrance and the YCU 750 TU curtain wall maximize energy
savings by reducing overall heat transfer," said Oliver Stepe, senior vice
president for YKK AP. "Designed for exceptional durability and longevity, these
products are ideal for construction projects looking to incorporate sustainable
design or meet LEED requirements. With these new additions, we are bringing
added value to our enerGfacade family while establishing a foothold toward the
realization of net-zero buildings."

To conserve energy, the MegaTherm XT entrance is thermally-broken by YKK AP`s
low conductive polymer strips, which separate exterior metal from interior
metal, providing a continuous thermal barrier to reduce heat flow and
condensation. Utilizing foam polymer inserts and a dual perimeter air seal, the
entrance offers reduced air infiltration as well as superior acoustical
performance over standard solutions. Available in YKK AP`s medium stile
configuration, Model 35XT, and wide stile configuration, Model 50XT, the
entrance is designed to accept one-inch insulating glazing units and a wide
variety of hardware for customized applications. Door corners are mechanically
joined and triple point welded to ensure long lasting performance and to
withstand intense environmental conditions.

The YCU 750 TU is a thermally-broken curtain wall system that is designed for
speed of construction. This system helps address the most critical path of the
"dry-in" process by allowing for rapid job site installation. As a result, the
building takes less time to construct, allowing for quicker revenue generation.
Utilizing YKK AP`s patented screw spline and dry glazing process, the YCU 750 TU
can be quickly assembled and glazed in the shop to reduce the chance of weather
delays and increase the quality control of the assembled unit. To meet the
strictest building code requirements, the YCU 750 TU has been tested to industry
standards for air, water, structural, seismic, acoustical and thermal
performance.

YKK AP America is showcasing the enerGfacade product line this week at
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, November 11-13 in Phoenix, Arizona
in booth number 315.

About YKK AP America

YKK AP America Inc. manufactures entrances, storefronts, curtain walls, window
walls, sunshades, windows and sliding doors for office buildings, residential
high-rises, schools, stadiums, shopping centers and institutional structures.
All building products are manufactured in ISO 14001 certified facilities in
Dublin, Georgia - a standard for businesses that operate in a sustainable manner
by reducing pollution and waste. The company has also been recognized by the
U.S. Department of Energy for Exceptional Leadership in Industrial Energy
Efficiency. YKK AP America is based in Austell, Ga. It is a subsidiary of YKK
Corporation of America, whose parent company is global manufacturer YKK
Corporation of Japan. For more information, visit www.ykkap.com

Vantage Communications for YKK AP America
Brianna Schweitzer, +1 843-576-4139
bschweitzer@pr-vantage.com

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