Hosokawa Micron Corporation provides process solutions in the fields of powder and particle processing, blown film, and confectionery technologies worldwide. The company manufactures and sells powder and particle processing systems for various applications, such as grinding and classifying, mixing and drying, particle modification and composition, agglomeration and compaction, containment and clean air technology, and measuring and analysis under the Alpine, Stott, Vitalair, Mikro, Micron, and Vrieco-Nauta names. It also develops Nano particle technology for the development of new materials; and develops, manufactures, and sells environmental protection equipment, dust and product recovery control equipment, and precise air control equipment and systems. In addition, the company offers toll processing and contract manufacturing services to the chemical, ceramics, and mineral industries; film blowing systems; film orientation lines; and extrusion components of a blown film systems, such as extruders, dies, winders, and haul-offs, as well as treaters, blenders, gravimetric systems, air chillers, and steel towers. Further, it develops and sells NanoCrysphere, a skin care product; and NanoImpact, a skulp care line. Hosokawa Micron Corporation was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Hirakata, Japan.