Hosokawa Micron Ltd, based in Runcorn, Cheshire, is a UK leader in powder and particle processing technologies. Formed in 1989 through the amalgamation of Alpine Process Technology and Hosokawa Mikropul, and later joined by LE Stott and Vitalair, the company specializes in designing and manufacturing equipment and systems for size reduction, mixing, drying, containment, and nanotechnology applications. As part of the global Hosokawa Micron Group, it serves industries including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, and energy.