YKK Southern Africa, a YKK Group company, marked its 50th anniversary with commemorative events in Durban, South Africa, on 30 September and in the Kingdom of Eswatini on 1 and 2 October 2026.
Established in June 1976, YKK Southern Africa operates a manufacturing facility for fastening products in the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). According to the company, it has expanded its business by supplying customers across Sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, and has become one of the region’s key manufacturing and sales bases.
On September 30, approximately 50 customers and employees gathered in Durban. The program included a commemorative video reviewing the company’s 50-year history and an awards ceremony.
On October 1, YKK Southern Africa held a celebration in Mbabane, Eswatini, attended by King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini of the Kingdom of Zulu Nation in South Africa, prime minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini of the Kingdom of Eswatini and approximately 600 guests. During the event, the company expressed its gratitude to the local community and stakeholders for their continued support and reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth and development in the years ahead.
On October 2, the company held a 50th anniversary ceremony at its manufacturing facility in Manzini, Eswatini. The program included a factory tour and a commemorative tree-planting ceremony.
YKK Southern Africa said it will continue to conduct business in close partnership with the local community and contribute to the region’s sustainable development.
