About Us

Who are

Hosokawa Micron Ltd?

Hosokawa Micron Limited is the UK arm of the global Hosokawa Micron Group, formed in 1989 through the merger of Alpine Process Technology and Hosokawa Mikropul. From our purpose-built facility in Runcorn, Cheshire, we design and manufacture pioneering equipment and integrated systems for powder and particle processing, hygienic filling and weighing, high-performance containment, and emerging nanotechnologies.

 With decades of engineering expertise and access to an international network of technical support, we help customers across a wide range of industries meet complex processing challenges, enhance product quality, and remain compliant in even the most highly regulated environments. Our focus is, and will always be centered on innovation.

About

Hosokawa Micron Group

As part of the Hosokawa Micron Group, we’re proud to be connected to a global network of specialist businesses, each bringing deep expertise in powder and particle processing, containment, and materials handling technologies. With sister companies across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, we benefit from shared innovation, global R&D capabilities, and a collaborative approach to solving complex processing challenges. This international support network allows us to deliver world-class solutions locally, while also giving our customers access to the very best engineering knowledge and technology from across the group.

The Journey Starts with Hosokawa

Watch the below video and take a closer look at the Hosokawa Micron journey – from expert engineering, to end-to-end solutions, and everything in between.

Our Values

Drawing from our rich history, Hosokawa’s values have been crucial to our success and building long-lasting partnerships.

Customer First

Our customers are our primary consideration and focus. We achieve this by taking the time to understand their needs, which allows us to continue delivering effective and innovative solutions.

Trust

We do what we say we’ll do! Honouring our commitments, whilst always working to the highest ethical, professional and compliant standards, is at the heart of Hosokawa Micron ltd.

Collaboration

We strive to create a culture that promotes effective communication and flexibility throughout HML. This extends externally to our customers, suppliers and business partners; celebrating and recognising our success and continually learning from our experiences.

Passion

Our passion for what we do drives our ambition to be the best and is underpinned by accountability for our actions. Our product engineers and manufacturers have spent years learning and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your Trusted Partner in Containment Solutions & Processing Technology

We work closely with you to deliver safe, efficient material processing and containment solutions—helping your operations run smoothly and with confidence.

Making a Difference in the Community 

Hosokawa Micron Ltd has a long and established record for supporting local businesses and social enterprises that help the local and regional community.

Hosokawa Micron Ltd is involved with several educational initiatives designed to support and encourage the education, training and development of your careers in engineering and technology. The company champions initiatives such as Engineering Your Future events, designed to act as the catalyst for learning and the stimulus for a new STEM career path for many of today’s students.

We pride ourselves on developing and inspiring the next generation of engineers. Our commitment to workplace apprenticeships and training resonates with our appreciation of the importance of developing the engineers of the future and our heritage role in pioneering engineering technology.

We welcome the opportunity to support and celebrate the success of amateur sport in the community with its capacity to help develop the sporting skills of young people, challenge their perceptions and capabilities and build valuable friendships, and we support our local rugby club.

Our Commitment to Quality

At Hosokawa Micron Limited, we are deeply committed to quality, safety, health, environmental stewardship, and food safety across every aspect of our operations. Download our full Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental & Food Safety Policy to learn more about the principles and standards that guide our work and ensure excellence for our customers, people, and the planet.

Ready to Start Your Journey With Hosokawa?

Speak to our expert team today and see how we can help your business be smarter in material processing.