YKK Corporation (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) announced that it will make its debut at CES 2026 (Consumer Electronics Show), the world’s largest technology exhibition, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in January 2026, where it will showcase groundbreaking innovations that connect the future. Visitors will discover how YKK is redefining everyday functionality through smart, sustainable, and connected fastening technologies.
At this exhibition, under the theme “Fastening the Future: Where Technology Meets Design,” YKK will showcase new possibilities for fastening solutions that fuse technology and design. From its lineup of fastening products available in over 70 countries and regions worldwide—including zippers, snaps, hook-and-loop fasteners, and buckles—YKK will present a range of innovative concept models, including an autonomous zipper. Through these exhibits, visitors will experience YKK’s vision for creating new value and shaping the future of manufacturing.
Comment from Terry Tsukumo, Senior Vice President, Product Strategy Division, Global Sales Headquarters, YKK Corporation
“In April 2025, YKK established a new division, the Global Product Innovation Center (GPIC). Headquartered in Silicon Valley, USA, with additional offices in Kurobe and Tokyo, Japan, GPIC collaborates with startups and research institutions through industry-academia partnerships to gain deep customer insights and address latent needs, driving the creation of new value. YKK integrates its sales, development, and manufacturing teams to develop innovative products that solve challenges, propose new applications, and deliver compelling solutions—all with the goal of building a better future. Experience YKK’s commitment to innovation firsthand at CES.”
