YKK AP America Inc. to Add 200 Jobs in Dublin Expansion

YKK AP America Inc. to Add 200 Jobs in Dublin Expansion

Company to Double Capacity, Invest $80 Million

ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that YKK AP America Inc., a leading manufacturer of architectural building products, will expand its facility in Dublin , Georgia , investing $80 million and creating approximately 200 jobs to double the operation's capacity by 2010.

 “YKK AP America's decision to expand in Georgia is a win-win for the company and for the state,” said Governor Sonny Perdue.  “The region has proven it has the assets the company needs to be successful, and the community will benefit significantly from the additional jobs and investment.”

Headquartered in Austell, Georgia, YKK AP America Inc. is a subsidiary of YKK Corporation of America .  YKK AP 's highly-automated, state-of-the-art Dublin plant, located in Laurens County , manufactures doors, windows and curtain wall systems under the YKK AP brand.

“We have already added a hundred jobs since 2000, and we look forward to adding another 200 positions to the Dublin facility,” said Max Mizota, president of YKK AP America Inc.  “YKK AP currently employs about 530 Georgians at our YKK AP corporate headquarters office in Austell, our Atlanta sales branch and in our Dublin manufacturing plant.” 

“Since we first came to Dublin to establish manufacturing operations for our commercial architectural building products in 1992, we have enjoyed great support from the state of Georgia and the local community.  The leadership is forward-thinking and the workforce is well-trained,” added Alex Gregory, president and CEO of YKK Corporation of America , headquartered in Marietta , Ga.

“YKK is a great member of our industrial community,” stated James Malone, chairman of the local development authority.  “We cannot adequately express our appreciation and excitement for these 200 new positions at the Dublin plant.  This is not only great for YKK, but for the future of Laurens County and the state of Georgia .”

“Our state has abundant resources and strong partnerships that enable businesses to grow and prosper,” said Craig Lesser, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.  “Innovative manufacturers like YKK AP America will always play an important part in Georgia 's economy.”

YKK's North America and Central America Group encompasses companies in the U.S. , Canada , Mexico , the Caribbean, Central America and South America .  Some 3,000 employees support the company's two major operational pillars, architectural products and fastening products. For more information, visit www.ykkamerica.com .