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Centennial Powder‑Processing Technology Heritage Global enterprise delivering complete powder‑process solutions for customers around the world

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Multinational Group for End-to-End
Powder Processing Equipment & Solutions

Headquartered in Japan, the Hosokawa Micron Group operates various subsidiaries across the globe. As a multinational manufacturer of powder‑processing equipment, the Group is committed to delivering professional, comprehensive and systematic powder‑processing technologies for worldwide clients. It supplies equipment and systems for numerous industries, covering comminution, de‑agglomeration, classification, drying, mixing, granulation, particle design, feeding & discharging, dust collection, containment isolation, powder property measurement, filling and metering.

With over 100 years of accumulated expertise, Hosokawa Micron Group has built a well‑established integrated industrial chain for powder‑processing equipment, encompassing R&D, engineering design, manufacturing, sales and after‑sales services. It has earned wide recognition from customers across sectors including new‑energy materials, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agrochemicals, food, minerals, and environmental material recycling.

Company History

Time‑honored heritage, unwavering commitment. Innovation shapes industrial tomorrow.

Foundation of the Osaka Turbine Water Mill Company

1916
1930

Invention of the fine‑grinding machine “Micron Mill”

Development of the ultra‑fine grinding machine “Super Micron Mill”

1951
1955

Development of the innovative classifier “Micron Separator”

Establishment of the Powder‑Technology Research Institute

1958
1960

Establishment of Hosokawa Micron Limited (UK)

Cross‑licensing agreement with Nauta Mix BV in the Netherlands, launch of the Nauta Mixer®

1963
1969

Development of the Powder‑Characterisation Tester “Powder Tester®”

Change of corporate name to Hosokawa Micron Corporation

1980
1982

Acquisition of Dutch mixer manufacturer Nauta Mix N.V. (now Hosokawa Micron B.V.)

Launch of the English‑language powder‑technology journal “KONA Powder and Particle Journal”

1983
1987

Acquisition of Alpine AG, Europe’s largest powder‑processing equipment manufacturer (now Hosokawa Alpine AG); launch of the fluidized‑bed opposed‑jet mill “Counter‑Jet Mill®”

Establishment of Hosokawa Micron (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

1995
1996

Establishment of Hosokawa Micron Korea Ltd.

Establishment of the World Headquarters in Osaka, Japan

2000
2005

Establishment of Hosokawa Micron (Shanghai) Powder Machinery Co., Ltd.

Establishment of Hosokawa Micron India Pvt. Ltd.

2007
2013

Development of the flash‑drying machine “Drymeister H‑Series®”

100th Anniversary of Hosokawa Micron Corporation

2016
2020

Establishment of Hosokawa Powder Processing Co., Ltd.

Completion of the new manufacturing plant in Osaka, Japan

2022

Intellectual Property

The following are registered trademarks of the Hosokawa Micron Group.

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Publications

Time carves our journey, years witness our commitment. Innovation powers the industrial future.