YKK AP America Inc., manufacturer of commercial facade systems and residential doors and windows, today announced the acquisition of high-performance facades solutions provider, Erie Architectural Products Group. This strategic acquisition demonstrates the significance of where the construction market is trending.
Read MoreJim Hammond will support the company’s customers in the region and strengthen YKK AP’s local service to the market, which includes Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine and Southern New Hampshire. “We are excited about the addition of Jim to our sales team and the enhanced focus he will bring to the northeast territory to best serve our customer base,” said Derick Clutchey, general manager, northeast region. “We look forward to his success in building and enhancing our customer relationships in and around the Boston territory.”
Read MoreBill Hickman and Kim Kloss will now support the company’s customers in the region and strengthen YKK AP’s local service to the market. Both will be based out of the Dallas branch.
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Terry Carespodi, National Sales Manager at YKK AP America Inc., discusses the latest in curtain wall trends, “Architects and builders are also taking it upon themselves to be proactive with their high-performance product recommendations and designs. Architects are designing in curtain wall elements that are more energy-efficient and better able to withstand harsh elements such as hurricane-force winds. Clients are also requiring higher-performing curtain wall systems that may even exceed their climate zone requirements, staying ahead of the ever-increasing requirements being led by the ICC. One of the most impressive code changes to be activated in Oct. 2019 is to ASHRAE Standard 90.1 2018.”
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YKK AP America today strengthens its sales team with the appointment of Michael Platt as Architectural Sales Representative. Platt will service the San Antonio metro area where he will leverage his excellent relationship building skills to capitalize on growth opportunities and increase profitability within the building enclosure market.
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YKK AP America recognized its top performers of 2018 during its annual meeting at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Ga. Michelle Pearson becomes first female to win the President’s Award and Orlando takes home Branch of the Year for second consecutive year.
Read More“Lawrence’s diverse skill set and expertise in sales, estimating and quality control makes him a perfect fit as we continue to grow our team in the western region,” said Joey Bernard, western region general manager for YKK AP America Inc. “We’re extremely confident in his ability to lead the charge. By expanding our brand visibility and continuing to support the demand for additional customer service and project support capabilities, we will provide more of the high-quality, innovative building solutions our customers have come to expect from YKK AP.”
Read MoreYKK AP America today announced it has expanded its sales and customer service team with the addition of three new hires. Twenty-year industry veterans Michael West and Kyle Peterson will join YKK AP as residential sales representatives for the state of North Carolina and the state of Florida, respectively. Shurnell James joins YKK AP as the customer service manager for the residential division, where she will play a critical role in cultivating a high-performing customer service team.
Read MoreYKK AP America today announced it has opened its doors to a new manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. The manufacturing center, which will be dedicated to production, distribution and logistics, will improve the company’s service capabilities for customers in the Midwest region. The establishment of this new facility underscores YKK AP’s commitment to quality and service for its customers both locally, and across the country.
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YKK AP America customers in California and Arizona are now part of their direct freight shipping program. The program, already successfully established in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest regions, greatly reduces the use of less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation and improves the overall customer experience by providing a more direct, efficient way to receive shipments, limiting the potential for damage.
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