Will Minimum Wage Move to $15/Hour?
A recently introduced legislative proposal aims to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. Presented by House Committee on Education and Labor chairperson … The post Will Minimum Wage Move...
View ArticleYKK AP America Promotes a New Sales Representative
Jason Wilke, who has been with YKK AP for 20 years, is the Austell, Ga.-based company’s newest sales representative for the Northern Kentucky and Greater … The post YKK AP America Promotes a New Sales...
View ArticleYKK AP America Hires Jim Zester as Northeastern Regional Manager
YKK AP America, based in Austell, Ga., announced the appointment of Jim Zester as Northeastern Regional Manager. He will lead branch sales, production and distribution … The post YKK AP America Hires...
View ArticleYKK AP Celebrates 30 Years and Opens a New Office in Atlanta
Celebrations seem a little more exciting this year than in the past. So many businesses have suffered the realities of country-wide lockdowns and curfews that … The post YKK AP Celebrates 30 Years and...
View ArticleYKK AP Appoints HR Manager for Residential Products Manufacturing Facility
YKK AP America announced Bernard Murray as the senior manager of human resources (HR) for its residential products manufacturing facility in Macon, Ga. In this position, … The post YKK AP Appoints HR...
View ArticleYKK AP America Makes $125M Residential Investment
YKK AP America Inc. is investing up to $125 million to expand its residential door and window offerings with a new manufacturing facility in Macon, … The post YKK AP America Makes $125M Residential...
View ArticleYKK AP America Appoints New Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer
YKK AP America (YKK AP) announced the appointment of Raymond Shelton as vice president/chief sustainability and communications officer. Shelton is responsible for leading and directing … The post YKK...
View ArticleYKK Announces Bryan Blume as Texas/Central Plains Regional Manager
Bryan Blume is YKK AP America’s newest regional manager in Texas and the Central Plains region. He has more than 16 years of experience in … The post YKK Announces Bryan Blume as Texas/Central Plains...
View ArticleYKK Adds to Commercial Architectural Sales Team
YKK AP America has added three new members to its commercial architectural sales team. Philpatsy Agwu and Jessica Rios join as architectural sales representatives covering … The post YKK Adds to...
View ArticleYKK AP America Moves into LA Sales, Manufacturing Center
YKK AP America has opened a new sales and manufacturing center in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Company officials say the facility will focus on sales, production, … The post YKK AP America Moves into...
View ArticleYKK AP Wins Inaugural Trademarks for Humanity Award for Environmental Innovation
YKK AP America is a recipient of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) inaugural Trademarks for Humanity award in the Environment category. The award … The post YKK AP Wins Inaugural...
View ArticleNewsmakers December 2023
Appointments YKK AP America Ivan Zuniga is YKK AP America’s new director of product development. He will be responsible for directing and overseeing the daily … The post Newsmakers December 2023...
View ArticleNewsmakers April 2024
Appointments Azon Patrick Muessig is the new president of Azon, a producer of thermal technologies for windows, curtainwalls, and storefronts. He oversees various aspects of … The post Newsmakers April...
View ArticleDistribution & Production June 2024
YKK AP America Opens Sales, Manufacturing Center in Los Angeles Rancho Cucamonga, California, is now home to YKK AP America’s Los Angeles area sales and … The post Distribution & Production June...
View ArticleCompany News January 2025
Vetrotech North America Ceases Operation, Remains Operational Globally Saint-Gobain closed its Vetrotech North America operations, including production in Auburn, Washington, and Faribault, Minnesota....
View ArticleYKK AP Achieves 80% Low-Carbon Aluminum Sourcing from NA Suppliers
YKK AP America announced that it now sources 80% of its aluminum from low-carbon North American suppliers. Company officials say the achievement is part of YKK … The post YKK AP Achieves 80% Low-Carbon...
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