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Along with the acquisition, Nagase launches Nagase Coatings Lab – Americas, expanding its coatings capabilities.
June 11, 2026
By: Rachel Klemovitch
Assistant Editor
Nagase America, the North American subsidiary of NAGASE & Co. LTD., acquired Alexander Technical Institute (ATI), a specialized coatings testing, training, and technical innovation laboratory based in Costa Mesa, California.
The lab has been rebranded as Nagase Coatings Lab – Americas (NCL-A) and will operate as part of Nagase America’s growing portfolio of technical capabilities serving the coatings industry.
The acquisition adds dedicated laboratory capabilities in product development, quality testing, formulation support, and competitive benchmarking to Nagase America’s portfolio, strengthening the company’s ability to serve as a full-service technical partner in the coatings market.
Founded in 2015 by a 50-year coatings industry veteran, Cyriac Alexander, the Alexander Technical Institute built a reputation as a trusted resource for developing and expanding industrial knowledge for professionals in coatings and related industries.
ATI has trained over 140 professionals through in-person courses, graduated over 45 students from its online eCourse program, and supported over 15 technical innovations for leading companies across the coatings value chain.
“When I founded ATI, my goal was to develop and expand industrial knowledge for professionals in the coatings industry and to help companies commercialize innovative products,” said Cyriac Alexander, Founder and former President & CEO of ATI. “Nagase America shares that commitment to technical excellence and innovation. I am confident that under the Nagase umbrella, NCL-A will have the global resources and reach to carry this mission forward and make a great impact for customers and for the industry.”
“This acquisition is a direct result of listening to our customers,” said Hiroyuki Kayashita, President and COO of Nagase America. “Quality testing and technical support are among the most in-demand services across our customer base. With NCL-A, we can now deliver those capabilities in-house, giving us more opportunity to add value to the coatings industry.”
As NCL-A, ATI and Nagase will continue to operate from the state-of-the-art functional laboratory in Costa Mesa, California, offering customers an integrated suite of services, including quality and performance testing, competitive benchmarking, raw materials evaluation and formulation assistance, custom color matching, and technical training for sales, marketing, and R&D professionals.
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