推演變遷，引領趨勢先鋒

Forecasting Change, Pioneering Trends— YKK AP

看著日常金華地段街道上，一塊塊圍籬築起基地正興建的豪宅高樓，對多數人而言可能好奇的是：「未來，建築完工形體為城市街廓注入的新面容會是什麼模樣？」然而，這一棟棟拔地而起的建築大樓，對 YKK 集團來說已成為企業新事業體的光環，甚至引領企業再創巔峰，拓闢光芒道路。或許在普世價值的觀念裡，窗扇之於建築結構實屬微小物件，對於台灣華可貴建材 ( YKK AP )  而言「窗戶的品質，決定住宅的價值！」，就像發掘樸石潛能那般，從而推出高水密性能的氣密窗，將日常奢侈的寧靜，昇華為高端宅邸靜謐平和的環境、無阻框景視野，提出從一扇窗開始新生活的體貼感受。

As towering luxury residences rise behind construction barricades in the heart of bustling cities, one can’t help but wonder: what new silhouette will these buildings cast upon the urban fabric once completed? For many, these sites represent transformation; for YKK Group, they symbolize the gateway to a new business frontier. These new developments are more than skyline additions—they signal a strategic expansion and a renewed corporate identity for YKK. While windows may often be overlooked as minor elements in architecture, YKK AP Taiwan approaches them as fundamental to a building’s value and its inhabitant’s quality of life. “The quality of a window defines the value of a home,” the company affirms. Much like unearthing the potential within uncut stone, YKK AP Taiwan has developed airtight windows with exceptional water-tightness, transforming everyday silence into a refined, serene living atmosphere. Their designs offer seamless panoramic views and foster a lifestyle where comfort begins with a single window.

起初，在台進展並非一路順遂，無論是開發成本、製成或商品定價，皆因起步階段市場對建材事業部及商品迥異的陌生感，面臨重重考驗。推廣過程，建材事業部對於台灣海島型氣候颱風常態生成影響居住品質的關注仍不忘留心，以當年時空背景對窗扇風雨測試技術等規範，普遍每平方米面積僅可承受 50 公斤壓力的水密性而言，難以抵禦颱風襲擊滲漏水詬病。儘管如此，這些難題並未阻攔前行的腳步，反而將情況回饋日本總部的開發部門並攜手台灣分公司研發、製造部，針對本地氣候於 2006 年推出高水密性能產品「YRB 系列」，透過對地域性差異設想而研發出體貼居民的商品精神，成功贏得 YKK AP 於建築界的口碑。

However, the journey was far from smooth. As a newcomer in the building materials sector, the company faced numerous challenges—from high R&D and manufacturing costs to limited market recognition. At the time, local standards for window water-tightness allowed only 50 kilograms of pressure per square meter—insufficient for a typhoon-prone island nation like Taiwan. Yet, instead of retreating, YKK AP Taiwan communicated the challenge to its headquarters in Japan and collaborated closely with its local product development and manufacturing teams. Launched in 2006, the YRB Series was engineered to meet Taiwan’s unique climate demands. Designed with sensitivity to regional differences, the series quickly gained a solid reputation in the construction industry, underscoring the brand’s ability to offer windows that not only meet technical standards but also enhance daily living.

即便如此，YKK AP 台灣社並非止步於此，仍對品質持續追蹤傾聽客戶心聲以完善商品，從而根據嚴苛氣候的變遷與居住環境，再於 2016 年推出「YRB-A 系列」，其獨創技術精準計算氣流導入，運用鋁框結構創造內外等壓原理，平衡氣壓以阻擋雨水滲入，如此極致追求定義品牌生活水密新基準的標誌，其系列各類窗型設計更可抵強颱程度優異的耐風壓與隔音效能，適度阻隔減少外界紛擾噪音、提升居住品質，並進一步細緻窗框線條呈現視覺美感，貼心守護居家安全與舒適，再次深獲頂級市場的親睞與肯定，且於 2020 年正式獨立，穩坐產業指定市占率第一的領導品牌。

YKK AP Taiwan has never been content with past achievements. Continuing to listen to its clients and track environmental changes, the company introduced the YRB-A Series in 2016, further raising the bar for window performance. Featuring proprietary technology that precisely manages airflow and balances internal and external air pressure via advanced aluminum frame construction, this series provides superior water-tightness even during extreme typhoons. Beyond performance, the YRB-A Series elevates acoustic insulation, reduces ambient noise, and enhances thermal comfort—making it a sought-after solution for premium residential developments. Its refined frame profiles contribute to visual elegance, while its technical resilience ensures safety and peace of mind. These attributes have earned YKK AP Taiwan widespread trust among architects and developers alike, positioning the brand as a market leader with the highest share in Taiwan’s aluminum window and curtain wall sector since its official business independence in 2020.

進化革新，實現善之循環精神

Innovation with Purpose: Realizing the Cycle of Goodness

「家，是什麼樣的地方？」你還記得 YKK AP 在「與窗對話」這篇廣告提出的問題嗎？簡單的問答形式，道出人們想守護家人、找到舒適之地的盼望，這也正體現 YKK AP 思考窗存在目的與價值的精神。企業期許自身不僅提供建材產品，還能從人與建築、空間的相互關係為出發原點，主動追求房屋品質，以防範未來可能發生的狀況。YKK AP 營業部部長姚悅平更進一步闡述，為了達成創辦人吉田忠雄先生推動「善之循環」的企業精神，公司細分許多部門各司其職，隨時跟進市場需求及環境變化，從專屬產品研發部、功能技術部、製造機具等完整生產線，以持續優化、提供更高品質建材及維護環保性的新建築環境，因此在商品開發之始即思考如何於生產、使用過程直至廢棄時的週期能減少對環境的負擔。

“What defines a home?” This simple question posed in YKK AP’s “Conversations with Windows” campaign touches on a deeper truth—the desire to protect loved ones and find comfort within our living spaces. It is also a reflection of the company’s core philosophy: to consider not just what a window is, but what it means. YKK AP Taiwan’s commitment goes far beyond manufacturing—it begins with understanding the relationship between people, architecture, and space. Sales Director Yueh Pin Yau emphasizes the company’s dedication to the founding principle of “The Cycle of Goodness,” championed by Tadao Yoshida. This philosophy inspires a corporate structure where specialized departments—R&D, technical engineering, manufacturing systems—work in harmony to respond to market needs, environmental shifts, and evolving lifestyle expectations. From product conception to production, and even disposal, YKK AP Taiwan prioritizes sustainability. Every stage of the product life cycle is carefully considered to reduce environmental impact and contribute to a more responsible building culture.

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