ZIPPERS AND SO MUCH MORE

YKK GROUP GLOBAL COMPANY. LOCAL IDENTITY.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ZIPPER

1851 — Elias Howe received a patent for an "Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure". He did not try seriously to market it, Howe's device was more like an elaborate draw-string than a true slide fastener.

1893 —

Whitcomb L. Judson receives a patent for a

"Clasp Locker." The device served as a

hook-and-eye shoe fastener. The clasp

locker had its public debut at the 1893

Chicago World's Fair but met with little

commercial success. Judson launched the

Universal Fastener Company to

manufacture the new device.

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1917 — Gideon Sundback, a Swedish-American electrical engineer, was hired to work for Universal in 1906. Sundback devoted himself to improving the fastener, and by December 1913 he had designed the modern zipper. The patent for the "Separable Fastener" was issued in 1917.

1934 — YKK is founded as San-es Shokai by Tadao Yoshida in Tokyo; production and marketing of fastening products begins.

1955 — YKK Kurobe Plant commences operations in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture.

1959 —

YKK’s first overseas plants established in

India and New Zealand.

1961 — YKK begins production and marketing of aluminum building products.

1950 —

Tadao Yoshida imports four zipper chain

making machines.

YKK’S ROLE

1960 — YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. established in Long Island City New York

THREE BUSINESS GROUPS TWO BRANDS. ONE GLOBAL ORGANIZATION.

Fastening Products for sewn products

industries

HIDEMITSU HORI

President YKK AP Inc.

Architectural Products for commercial and residential

buildings

MASAYUKI SARUMARU

President YKK Corporation

TADAHIRO YOSHIDA

Chairman & CEO YKK Corporation and YKK AP Inc.

Global YKK 71 Countries. 111 Companies.

GLOBAL YKK ONE-TO-ONE MARKETING SUPPORTED BY THE GLOBAL MARKETING GROUP AND R&D

GLOBAL MARKETING GROUP Enables YKK to serve global

apparel companies. YKK is the

only fastening products

manufacturer that can provide

service on a global basis.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT • 5 technical centers in Japan, the

U.S., Italy, Taiwan and Indonesia.

• 20 product development offices

globally supporting luxury bags

and luxury apparel development in

Europe, automotive industry in

North America, fast fashion in

China and Asia

• The R&D Center in Japan

develops core technologies and

also functions as the headquarters

for all of YKK's R&D facilities

worldwide.

VERTICALLY

INTEGRATED

MANUFACTURING

YKK internally develops and

manufactures materials, machinery

and products in order to maintain

the best quality in the industry. We

research metals, resins and fibers.

RESEARCH &

DEVELOPMENT

Long-term R&D Centers in 5

counties plus 20 Product

Development Centers all over the

world where we develop new

products together with our local

customers.

PARTNERSHIPS WITH

CUSTOMERS

YKK customizes its products,

responding to specific customer

requests. With sales offices and

manufacturing plants in 71

countries , we work closely with our

overseas customers to provide a

quicker response.

CYCLE OF GOODNESS

We are a good corporate citizen

and give back to our local

communities.

THE YKK DIFFERENCE OUR UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION

YKK PHILOSOPHY MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLE

THE YKK PHILOSOPHY "NO ONE PROSPERS WITHOUT RENDERING BENEFIT TO OTHERS."

CORE VALUES

THE CYCLE OF GOODNESS

THE ENVIRONMENT

The YKK Group contributes to

the creation of a sustainable

society in conformity with its

environmental pledge, by

caring for the environment,

and by creating new value

using its technological

capabilities.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

With the Cycle of Goodness

philosophy,

the YKK Group actively

participates in social

contributions activities through

its main businesses.

HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR PRACTICES

The YKK Group engages in

business activities that respect

human rights. Furthermore, on

the basis of its personnel

principle, YKK also promotes

the creation of workplaces that

are friendly to all employees. FAIR OPERATING PRACTICES

QUALITY

Ever since founding, quality

has been central to the YKK

Group’s management and all

business activities revolve

around the assurance of

quality.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THE YKK GROUP PROMOTES HARMONY WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY OF ITS BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. ORGANIZATIONA

L GOVERNANCE

The YKK Group has created a

foundation for fulfilling its

corporate social

responsibilities and is engaged

in activities with the aim of

enhancing its corporate value.

The YKK Group considers

compliance to include

responding to societal

demands, in addition to

abiding by applicable laws and

regulations,.

CANADA GERMANY EGYPT

MEXICO BANGLADESH USA

YKK TREE PLANTING DAY JUNE 5. THE DAY THIS “FOREST ORGANIZATION” GIVES BACK.

ECOFRIENDLY INITIATIVES IN MACON AND DUBLIN

YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Macon

• Recycles 90% of brass waste on-site, in addition

special recycling programs with key customers

• Diverts 2.8MM lbs. of waste annually through

recycling programs

• Innovative solutions have led to a

25% (40M lbs.) reduction in hazardous waste

generation.

• Uses state-of-the art techniques for waste water

treatment

YKK AP Dublin

• Recycles 100% of aluminum waste on-site

• Has reduced the amount of other waste

materials sent to the landfill by 40%

• Uses regenerative burners to save 50% on the

melting/casting operation’s fuel consumption

• Captures and burns 93% of all solvent emissions

from the paint line

• Uses state-of-the art techniques for waste water

treatment

NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA GROUP 12 COMPANIES. 8 COUNTRIES.

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Established: 1970

Manufacturing: Macon, GA;

Lawrenceburg, KY; Anaheim, CA

Sales: Marietta, Rutherford, New York,

Detroit, Lawrenceburg, Dallas,

Chicago, Anaheim, Seattle, San

Francisco

YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Tape Craft Corporation YKK AP America Inc.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Zippers, Hook & Loop, Plastic

Notions, Snaps & Buttons Webbing Architectural Products

Established: 1946 (1996)

Manufacturing: Oxford, Alabama

Sales: Oxford, Alabama

Established: 1991

Manufacturing: Dublin, GA (Commercial

Products) Macon, GA (Residential

Products)

Sales: Atlanta, Orlando, Baltimore,

Greensboro, Cincinnati, Dallas, Boston,

Chicago, Houston

Established: 1968

Manufacturing: Montreal,

Quebec

Sales: Montreal, Toronto,

Winnipeg

YKK Canada Inc. YKK Mexicana S.A. de C.V. YKK Snap Fasteners Manufactura Mexico S.A. de C.V.

CANADA MEXICO

Zippers, Snaps & Buttons Zippers Snaps and Buttons

Established: 1994

Manufacturing: Irapuato

Sales: Irapuato, Mexico City,

Torreon

Established: 2004

Manufacturing: Irapuato

Established: 1970

Manufacturing: San Juan Opico

Sales: San Juan Opico (El Salvador),

Amatitlan(Guatemala), Managua

(Nicaragua)

YKK El Salvador S.A. de C.V. YKK Honduras S.A. Jen Colombia

CENTRAL AMERICA COLOMBIA

Zippers Zippers Zippers

Established: 1974

Manufacturing: San Pedro

Sula

Established: 1977 (2004)

Manufacturing: Medellin

Sales: Medellin

ZIPPER AND SLIDER TYPES

Metal Zipper Coil Zipper VISLON® Zipper

DA8 Automatic lock

DS Semi-Automatic lock

GS6 Semi-Automatic lock

DU Reversible Automatic Auto lock.

DFW Non-lock

CA8 Automatic lock CF Non-lock ZA Automatic lock

ZF Non-lock

DFNT Non-lock

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HOOK AND LOOP

Loop

Hook

Woven Knit

POWERHOOK® Injection

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WEBBING

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PLASTIC HARDWARE

Loop

D-ring/Tri-ring Buckle Strap Adjuster

Snap Hook

Cord stopper & Cord end

Others

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SNAPS AND BUTTONS

Hook and Eye

Snapet® Jeans Button Rivet & Burr

Attaching Machine

Snap

SNAD®

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THE YKK DIFFERENCE SEEKING CORPORATE VALUE OF HIGHER SIGNIFICANCE

PARTNERSHIP WITH CUSTOMERS

YKK’S FIELD TECHNOLOGY CENTERS – LEASE MACHINERY AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH R&D

FIELD TECHNOLOGY

CENTERS

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INFLATABLE COLLAR WITH QUICKBURST® FOR PILOT SUITS

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION FASTENING MATERIALS

QUICKFIT® and QUICKFIT® Flex

5CI Zipper

ISOFIX Button

5CH CONCEAL®

Zipper

Armrest Zipper

ISOFIX Zipper

Decorative Zipper

QUICKLOOP™ Clip System Webbing and Straps

Tie Down Cord

I-Size Button

INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AUTO SEATING APPLICATIONS FOR QUICKFIT® EXTRUDED HOOK

Tooling Mold Foam Cushion

Seat Cover Trench with Magnets

Trim assembly

INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CONCEAL® 5CH FASTENERS FOR AUTO INTERIORS

Current Back Panel Designs New Back Panel with 5CH CONCEAL® Zipper

Estimated Seat Cost Savings = 50% Estimated Seat Weight Savings = 2.5 lbs

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TESLA X FALCON DOOR STRAP - TAPE CRAFT CORPORATION AND YKK (U.S.A.) INC SNAP AND BUTTON PRODUCTS

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ISOFIX CONCEAL ® ZIPPER FOR AUTO INTERIORS

What Is A Child Seat Anchor & ISOFIX Button ?

ZIPPER + ISO-TAB

Anchor

ISOFIX Button

ZIPPER W/TAB + ISO BUTTON

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENERGY ABSORBING LANDYARDS FOR THE SAFETY INDUSTRY

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AQUASEAL® WATERTIGHT ZIPPER AND PROSEAL® TZ AIR/WATER TIGHT ZIPPER FOR THE SPACE INDUSTRY

4TZ ProSeal®

10VFWB AquaSeal®

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT NOMEX® FIRE RESISTANT ZIPPER FOR FR WORKWEAR

ELECTRICAL ARC TESTING 20 CAL/CM2

STANDARD ZIPPER VS. NOMEX FIRE

RESISTANT ZIPPER

FIREPROOF ZIPPER TEST BRASS VS BRASS NOMEX

LINE OF SIGHT HOSE COVER DEVELOPED BY TAPE CRAFT

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AQUASEAL® VISLON® ZIPPERS FOR CHEM BIO SUITS AND CONTAINMENT

4TZ ProSeal®

10VFWB AquaSeal®

85SEY FlexSeal®

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 10VFWB AQUASEAL® VISLON® ZIPPERS CHOSEN FOR EBOLA FLIGHT TRANSPORT & DEPLOYABLE FASTENER SOLUTION

10VFWB AquaSeal®

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE MILITARY

YKK assisted with engineering the redesign of Navy Jumper & Trouser, Army ACU.

• Engineering slide entrance • Slide fastener trouser fly

PACK TCC# G0041, G0074, G0029, G0046, G0039

Elbow Pads TCC# G0041, G0074, G0029

Utility Uniform TCC# G0041

Knee Pads TCC# G0041, G0074, G0029

Body Armor TCC# G0041, G0074, G0029

Rifle Sling TCC# A0132,

N0187

Helmet TCC# G0068, G0074, G0002

Boots TCC# G0041, G0044, G0029

Military Webbings with Infra-red Reflectance (IRR)

Sleeve Pocket Zipper

Sleeve Pocket Zipper

Zippers are a quieter solution

• Easy opening zipper

• Buckle for security

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT HUNTING APPLICATIONS

Realtree™ + PRIFA ®

Camouflage zipper

Camouflage webbing

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QUALITY YKK MAINTAINS A QUALITY LAB WITHIN EACH PLANT WHICH IS DEDICATED TO THE TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCT LINE WITHIN THAT PLANT

Crosswise Strength

Top Stop Pulloff Bottom Stop Pulloff

Open Parts Strength Slider Lock Strength 90° Slider Pulloff Strength

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QUALITY TESTING OF PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDED ZIPPER CALLED VISLON®, WHICH WON'T RUST EVEN IF LEFT IN SEAWATER FOR A LONG TIME.

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QUALITY YKK HAS CONSTRUCTED AN INTERNAL INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR HEAVY METALS BY INSTALLING 52 EDX MACHINES IN 37 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CUSTOMER RSL AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS (CPSIA, ETC.) RESTRICTING HEAVY METAL CONTENTS.

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Phone

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