YKK Corporation 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, Long 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 |
