Kano Laboratories Acquires CAIG Laboratories to Expand Electronic Contact Cleaning and Protection
In January 2026, Kano Laboratories acquired CAIG Laboratories, expanding its presence in electronic contact cleaning, deoxidation, and protection. The acquisition brings together established brands and complementary market capabilities.
Kano Laboratories Expands Its Electronic Connection Maintenance Business
On January 22, 2026, Kano Laboratories announced the acquisition of CAIG Laboratories. The transaction brings CAIG and its DeoxIT brand into Kano’s business portfolio, broadening its range of specialty chemical solutions.
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Poway, California, CAIG Laboratories manufactures chemicals designed to clean, restore, and protect electronic connections. Its products serve applications where equipment reliability and signal integrity are important, with a longstanding focus on electronic contact maintenance.
Oxidation, contamination, and prolonged use can affect electrical contacts and contribute to unreliable connections. Specialized maintenance chemicals can help clean and treat metal contact surfaces, supporting connection performance and routine electronic equipment maintenance.
Mark Klein, CEO of Kano Laboratories, stated that CAIG and the DeoxIT brand have strong credibility in electronic markets, and that the partnership creates opportunities for continued innovation and broader commercial reach. Mark Lohkemper, CAIG’s president and CEO, emphasized the importance of maintaining product quality, brand heritage, and customer trust.
The acquisition reflects a wider industry trend toward combining established brands and commercial resources to expand specialty maintenance chemical businesses. It also strengthens Kano’s presence in the electronic connection maintenance sector.
