November 18, 2024

YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Otani; hereafter, YKK) held a commemorative ceremony on October 31 (local time) to mark the 25th anniversary of YKK Lanka (Private) Limited, a YKK Group company.

YKK Lanka (Private) Limited, which was established in December 1999, began factory operations at Avissawella in 2000. Production increased with the growth of the Sri Lankan market, and the factory underwent a second phase of expansion in 2006. In Sri Lanka, the garment manufacturing industry is one of the country's key industries, and YKK Lanka (Private) Limited is an important supplier.

The commemorative ceremony was attended by approximately 100 guests, including officials from Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) and other government agencies, in addition to YKK Lanka (Private) Limited’s major customers. The program included a video introducing the company’s history, an award ceremony to express gratitude to those in attendance, and a dance performance by the YKK Lanka (Private) Limited dance team.

YKK Lanka (Private) Limited will continue to expand its business activities with roots in the local community.