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The Hosokawa Micron Group is an international supplier of machinery, systems, processes and services for the field of powder and particle processing. A multitude of different specialists combine knowledge and experience in the Hosokawa Group to find optimal solutions.
Regardless of the size, i.e. production-scale systems, pilot systems or laboratory equipment, Hosokawa's products and technologies are used in numerous process stages, such as mixing, drying, agglomeration, containment, filling, weighing, size reduction, classification and compaction of all kinds of products.
The range of services also includes processing solutions for key industries such as the chemical, mineral and metallurgical industries, the food and pharmaceutical industry and the plastics processing industry.
Process technologies for tomorrow
Hosokawa Micron Corporation was established in 1916 as Hosokawa Iron Works in Osaka, Japan. Today, the Hosokawa Micron Group is a world leader in providing process solutions in the fields of powder and particle processing technology, blown film technology, and confectionery technology.
The Hosokawa Micron Group maintains facilities for research, engineering, manufacturing and service throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Hosokawa Micron is advancing 100 years of powder and particle technology experience and market leadership in the future with the application, development and commercialization of ultra fine composite particles in the rapidly expanding field of Nano Particle Technology.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Hosokawa Micron Group is to provide economical technical solutions to solve customer business problems for customer satisfaction and to contribute to society. The Group is committed to preserving the environment for future generations by acting in an ethical manner and adhering to sound ecological practices. The Group provides a challenging and satisfying work environment for all employees in order to ensure a reasonable return to the shareholders.
Core activities
- Powder & Particle Processing Technology
- Nano Particle Technology & Particle Design
- Clean Air and Containment & Environmental Protection Technology
- Toll Processing & Contract Manufacturing
- Blown Film Technology
History
In 1923, Mr. J.E. Nauta founded the company Nautamix in Haarlem. This was the birth of today's globally active Hosokawa Micron B.V. From the very beginning, our history has been characterised by innovative drive. We have compiled the highlights from over 90 years in our archives.
| Year | Fact |
| 1923 | Foundation of Nauta in Haarlem by Mr. J.E. Nauta as a jobber. |
| 1928 | Foundation of N.V. Internationale Spinpot Exploitatie Maatschappij (ISEM) in Doetinchem. |
| 1939 | Foundation of Machinefabriek Vrieco in Zelhem. |
| 1939 | Mr. Nauta invents the conical (batch) mixing principle and produces his first mixing machines, later the company was renamed Nautamix. |
| 1954 | Schuurmans & Van Ginneken erects Schugi as an independent company for machinery. |
| 1965 | Nautamix in Haarlem erects a manufacturing facility in Assen. |
| 1968 | Hosokawa Micron Japan first relation with Nautamix for selling mixers in Japan. |
| 1982 | Hosokawa Micron in Japan acquires Nautamix Haarlem and Assen. |
| 1983 | Hosokawa Micron acquires Vrieco and ISEM. |
| 1987 | Bepex USA acquires Schugi. |
| 1987 | Nautamix Haarlem and Assen, Vrieco Zelhem and Isem Doetinchem merge into Hosokawa Micron B.V. |
| 1992 | Hosokawa Micron Japan acquires Bepex USA, including Schugi. |
| 1993 | Hosokawa Micron B.V. relocate all their operations to a new premises in Doetinchem. |
| 2000 | Schugi is merged into Hosokawa Micron B.V. and relocates to Doetinchem. |
