About us

YKK Italy S.p.A. is the Italian sister Company of YKK Group, a global leader in fastening accessories. Founded in 1968, it has its headquarters in Pero (MI), and various production units located throughout the Italian territory. The plant in Prarolo (VC) is specialized in the production of zippers, the plant operating in Ascoli Piceno (YKK® Mediterraneo) produces sliders, galvanic finishes, small metal parts and snap buttons. YKK always uses the most advanced technology that, along with a precise and balanced management of all the activities, allows all group companies to reach customer satisfaction without compromising the respect and protection of environmental standards. YKK Italy divides its manufacturing activity in four main business divisions:

• Zipper (zippers and their components);

• Textile and Plastic (Cosmolon, cords, elastic parts, buckles, cord stoppers, hooks and loops);

• Snap and Buttons (jeans buttons and rivets, snap buttons, eyelets, small metal parts);

• FTS or Field Technical Service (YKK rents to its Customers the processing machines in order to apply or transform the products with a high level of efficiency).