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- Hosokawa Micron Corporation Hosokawa Micron Corporation engages primarily in the manufacture and sale of powder processing equipment and systems, as well as plastic thin film related products, serving industries including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, minerals, energy, automobiles, IT, polymers, and metals; core offerings encompass grinding mills, classifiers, mixers, dryers, agglomeration equipment, dust collection systems, chemical hazard prevention tools, bag filters, containment solutions, laboratory technology, particle design machinery, feed and discharge systems, IIoT-enabled engineering services, after-sales support, toll processing, analysis, and preventive maintenance, alongside contract research and development of nanocomposite-based new materials, cosmetics, and hair growth products; the company also develops multi-layered performance films for food packaging and electronic equipment protection, plus single-layer film manufacturing equipment. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Hirakata, Japan, Hosokawa Micron Corporation operates globally through subsidiaries and affiliates in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and internationally, including Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems in the US, Hosokawa Micron B.V. in the Netherlands, Hosokawa Alpine in Germany, and others focused on specialized processing solutions such as pneumatic conveying, storage, dosing, and hygienic filling. Recent developments include the completion of a treasury stock repurchase program in September 2025, acquiring 177,400 shares for approximately 999 million yen as approved by the board in August 2025, alongside participation in industry events like POWTEX 2025 and Powtech Technopharm 2025 to showcase innovations such as updated Picoline laboratory mills, new jet mill technologies, and predictive maintenance tools, with a visit from the Consul General of Japan to its German group company in October 2025 highlighting ongoing international collaboration.