Nagase America, a subsidiary of Nagase & Co. Ltd. in Japan, is moving its Mobility Solutions division to downtown Detroit at 211 W. Fort St. on May 1. It is believed to be the only Japanese company with a presence in downtown Detroit.
With more than 25 years of automotive operations in Michigan, Nagase America provides automakers and Tier 1 suppliers with materials and components designed to enhance vehicle comfort, performance, and efficiency.
The move to the center of the Motor City, the company says, marks a “deliberate step to deepen collaboration with the customers, suppliers, and mobility innovators who are defining the future of transportation.”
“This move reflects our long-term commitment to the automotive industry and to Detroit as a key center of mobility innovation,” says Anthony Kellum, director of Mobility Solutions for Nagase America. “Detroit represents the heart and global legacy of the automotive industry, and establishing our presence here reflects our commitment to contributing to that legacy.”
Nagase America’s Mobility Solutions division operates across three areas of focus — Interiors, Electrification, and Materials — bringing localized R&D capabilities, advanced material technologies, and a global supplier network to North American automotive programs.
By bridging global innovation with local engineering support, the division serves OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers from concept through commercialization, helping customers navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern vehicle development.
The company says it views Detroit as a long-term strategic foundation for its North American mobility operations, with plans to grow its team, capabilities, and partnerships in the region over time.
“We’re excited to be moving to downtown Detroit. Relocating to the heart of the Motor City reflects our commitment to our customers and the U.S. automotive industry — and our drive to keep delivering new value to the partners we serve,” says Hiroyuki Kayashita, president and COO of Nagase Holdings America Corp.
For more information, visit nagaseamerica.com.
