YKK AP America Wins USGlass Green Design Awards

Chosen by Readers From a Selection of 15 Nominees for Its Commitment to
Sustainability
AUSTELL, Ga.--(Business Wire)--
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YKK AP America, the leader in manufacturing high quality architectural products,
was named the Green Design Award winner by USGlass Magazine. This first annual
award program was designed to acknowledge green companies for their
energy-efficient products and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
The September issue of USGlass included a list of 15 companies nominated by
readers and selected by editors along with explanations as to what made those
companies "green." Readers of USGlass then voted in October for the greenest
manufacturer, and based on those votes, YKK AP America was named the winner.

"Glass and metal products contribute to energy-efficient buildings in so many
ways that we at USGlass wanted to recognize the companies that promote green
through environmentally friendly manufacturing and distribution processes, as
well as with high-performing products. That`s why we held our first Green Design
Awards," said Megan Headley, editor of USGlass. "After an extensive nomination
and voting process, our readers overwhelmingly chose YKK AP America as this
year`s winner."

In the September issue of USGlass, readers were introduced to YKK AP America`s
dedication to energy efficiency through its products, manufacturing processes,
and corporate culture. YKK AP recently launched enerGfacade, its family of
energy-efficient products, which includes Luminance, a light-shelf system,
ThermaShade sunshades and YOW350T, an architectural grade window system.
Additionally, YKK AP America`s manufacturing plant in Dublin, Georgia is ISO
14001 certified and recycles all of its aluminum waste onsite while capturing 93
percent of solvent emissions from its paint line. Moreover, YKK AP America
incorporates LEED AP (Leadership in Energy Environmental Design Accredited
Professional) into its ongoing employee development platform. The company offers
continual training to achieve accreditation, such as study group assistance, and
in order to reach the most senior level sales position, employees must become
LEED AP or obtain the Construction Specifications Institute`s CCPR (Certified
Construction Product Representative) accreditation.

"To receive this award from such an influential publication is an honor, and to
be chosen by the readers is an even greater honor," said Mike Turner, vice
president of marketing for YKK AP America. "We are dedicated to helping America
become more energy-efficient and are extremely pleased to be recognized for our
commitment. I want to thank USGlass for implementing this award program and
recognizing all the nominees as green companies that are paving the way for a
more sustainable future."

YKK AP will showcase its enerGfacade product line at this week`s Greenbuild
show, November 11 - 13 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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
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bschweitzer@pr-vantage.com

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