YKK do Brasil

What YKK do Brasil does

YKK do Brasil is the Brazilian operating subsidiary of YKK Corporation of America, which sits within the global YKK Group headquartered in Japan (TSE: 9841). Founded on September 26, 1972 and headquartered in Pinheiros, Brazil, the company operates as a Fastening Products Group organized into three divisions: Zippers (including the NATULON® recycled-PET and QUICKFREE® NATULON® sub-lines), S&B (Buttons, Rivets, and Metal Plates), and TFM (plastic components for automotive solutions such as closures, regulators, and buckles). It is the only manufacturer in Brazil that produces both zippers and buttons, giving it vertical integration across multiple fastening categories for apparel, workwear/uniforms, accessories, and vehicle assemblers. The company complements its fastening business with an 11,000-hectare agricultural property, Fazenda YKK, which produces soybean, corn, rice, cotton, and cattle under integrated crop-livestock rotation systems.

The business model is industrial B2B hardware sales: fastening components are sold to manufacturers via a direct, quote-based engagement model accessed through the corporate website (brasil.ykkamericas.com), Linktree, and Instagram (@ykk_brasil). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are negotiated directly. The company markets sustainability credentials heavily — NATULON® zippers are made from recycled PET bottles, and the entity aligns with the YKK Group's 2050 Carbon Zero vision — alongside brand-building campaigns referencing the "CYCLE OF GOODNESS" corporate philosophy and "YKK Little Parts. Big Difference." trademark. Strategic channel partnerships (e.g., DENIM CITY São Paulo during "Semana do Jeans") support penetration in the Brazilian denim/fashion segment.

The company is privately held as a subsidiary, with no independent funding rounds, no public revenue disclosure, and no senior leadership, M&A, or restructuring data in the source material. Operational signals are stable: an active website, ongoing product launches in 2024, catalog updates, and continued marketing activity indicate continuing operations within the broader YKK Americas regional footprint (Argentina, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, and the United States).

Name

YKK do Brasil

Legal name

YKK Corporation of America

Website

https://ykk.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

YKK do Brasil is the Brazilian subsidiary of the global YKK Group, manufacturing zippers, buttons, rivets, and automotive plastic components for apparel, workwear, accessory, and vehicle-assembly customers across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fastening Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing (339993)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners & Closures (Zippers/Snaps/Hooks & Eyes/Hook-and-Loop) (IMAOALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Buttons & Buckles Manufacturing (Buttons/Toggles/Buckles/Slides) (IMAOALAB), Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Fastening products manufacturing
• Industrial zipper supply
• Buttons and rivets production
• Automotive plastic components
• Sustainable textile fasteners

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinheiros

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fastening Products Sales: Sale of fastening products including zippers, buttons, rivets, metal plates, and plastic components. Products are sold to apparel manufacturers, workwear producers, accessories makers, and automotive companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

YKK do Brasil manufactures and sells fastening products to industrial buyers, organized into three divisions: Zippers (including the sustainable NATULON® and QUICKFREE® NATULON® lines), S&B (Buttons, Rivets, and Metal Plates), and TFM (plastic parts for automotive solutions). It is the only manufacturer in Brazil producing both zippers and buttons from a single operation, serving apparel, workwear, accessories, and automotive manufacturers. The company supplements its core fastening business with an agricultural property (Fazenda YKK, 11,000 hectares) producing soybean, corn, rice, cotton, and cattle.

Product overview

YKK do Brasil operates as a Fastening Products Group with a diversified product portfolio comprising three main divisions: Zippers (including NATULON® ecological and QUICKFREE® quick-release lines), S&B (Buttons and Rivets - the only manufacturer in Brazil producing both zippers and buttons), and TFM (automotive plastic solutions). The products serve diverse segments including general apparel, accessories, professional clothing, uniforms, and the automotive industry. The company emphasizes sustainability through its NATULON® line made from recycled PET bottles and its 2050 Carbon Zero vision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NATULON®: Eco-conscious zipper line made from recycled PET bottles, targeting sustainability in the fashion industry.
• QUICKFREE® NATULON®

Products and services

• NATULON® Zippers Ecological zipper product line made from recycled PET bottles, contributing to ocean conservation by reducing plastic waste, intended for apparel manufacturers and fashion brands seeking sustainable fastening options.
• QUICKFREE® NATULON® Quick-release zipper line combining ease of opening with sustainability (recycled-PET NATULON®), for apparel manufacturers and brands requiring convenient closure performance.
• Zippers (Zipper Division) Core zipper product line, including the 6-star premium zipper range and various zipper types for apparel, accessories, professional clothing, uniforms, and automotive applications, sold to manufacturers in Brazil.
• Buttons and Rivets (S&B) Buttons, rivets, and metal plates division of YKK do Brasil, serving clothing, workwear, uniforms, and accessory manufacturers; YKK do Brasil is the only manufacturer in Brazil producing both zippers and buttons under one operation.
• TFM (Plastic Parts for Automotive Solutions) Plastic parts for automotive solutions, including plastic closures, regulators, and buckles for vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DENIM CITY São PaulominorGTM or Marketing PartnerYKK do Brasil announced a partnership with DENIM CITY São Paulo during 'Semana do Jeans' (Jeans Week), a marketing and promotional collaboration in the denim/fashion segment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ykk_brasil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ykk-brasil.ltda

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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