TOKYO — January 30, 2026 — YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 29 for the Phase 3 expansion of YKK Vietnam Co., Ltd.’s Nhon Trach Factory.
Approximately 40 people attended the ceremony, including Yoshimine Kobayashi, Executive Vice President and Head of the Manufacturing & Engineering Division of YKK Corporation, and Yuji Furukawa, President of YKK Vietnam Co., Ltd., along with other stakeholders.
YKK Vietnam will construct a state‑of‑the‑art factory on the site adjacent to its existing Phase 1 and Phase 2 facilities in Nhon Trach. With the launch of the Nhon Trach Factory Phase 3 expansion, YKK Vietnam will increase production capacity and further enhance its product development capabilities, solidifying its position as a core technology hub within the ASEAN region.
By leveraging advanced automation technologies, the Phase 3 factory will establish a highly efficient production system capable of delivering products that meet the diverse needs of customers, including leading global brands.
Overview of factory expansion
- Construction site: Lot 10, N2 Road, Nhon Trach 3 IP – Phase 2, Tho Commune, Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam
- Amount invested: 83.6 million USD – (buildings, machinery and equipment, etc.)
- Land area: 176,701m2
- Building area: 110,460m2
- Planned building completion date: May 2027
Company overview
- Location : (Headquarters) Lot 10, N2 Road, Nhon Trach 3 IP – Phase 2, Phuoc An Commune, Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam
- Factories: Bien Hoa, Nhon Trach, Dong Van
- Offices: Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Yangon
- Company established: May 27, 1998
- President: Yuji Furukawa
- Capital stock: 16.8 million USD
- Business description: Manufacturing and sales of fastening products
Posted: January 30, 2026
Source: YKK Corporation