YKK AP America introduces quality assurance program

YKK AP America, Austell, Ga., rolled out a quality assurance program for its customers to ensure product quality, including installation, according to a Feb. 23 release.Beginning in April, these training sessions will focus on the installation of YKK AP building products and are ideal for project managers, fabrication shop supervisors, job site managers and glazier supervisors, according to company officials. Attendees are personally selected by their supervisors to extend training to their colleagues. Topics covered will include engineering fundamentals, field water testing standards and procedures, proper use of quality assurance tools, and installation procedures for the most popular YKK AP products.The sessionsalso willinclude a tour of YKK AP’s manufacturing facility.

“We created the Quality Assurance program to extend that commitment to our customers throughout the entire commercial building product life cycle, from manufacturing to installation," said Michael Turner, vice president of marketing, YKK AP America, in the release. "Our goal is to support our customers at each step, from cutting costs to enhancing their reputation in the industry with the best materials and knowledge base available.”

The first session will take place April 11-15 and the second April 18-22. Registration is open to YKK AP customers for a fee of $350. Lunch will be provided each day, and dinner will be provided one evening. Click here to RSVP or to learn additional details.