by Shane Henson — July 25, 2011—YKK AP America, a manufacturer of high-quality architectural products, recently launched its Rapid Building Envelope Program. By shipping from a single location, YKK AP now makes its high-quality architectural products available for shipment in as little as 72 hours, enabling architects and designers to meet aggressive project schedules and get started almost immediately on the assembly of a building envelope.
The new Rapid Building Envelope Program covers multiple configurations for 20 YKK AP product lines. It also incorporates all standard profiles and accessories associated with eligible product lines to meet the needs of projects containing special conditions, including corners and receptors.
Architects and designers can now get fast delivery of products in four service categories:
- Within 72 hours: In-stock inventoried components in finished form, including select profiles and parts within the storefront, curtain wall, and window wall systems.
- Within 7-15 days: Complete framing systems, including all standard profiles and accessories associated with select systems in anodized and standard painted finishes.
- Within 10-15 days: Standard and impact-resistant doors, with select modifications and hardware options in anodized and standard paint finishes.
- Within 20-25 days: Operable and fixed windows for five of YKK AP’s popular window systems in anodized finishes and factory glazing options.
- Within 7-15 days: Complete framing systems, including all standard profiles and accessories associated with select systems in anodized and standard painted finishes.
