Our brands

The brand name Alpine has a rich history that goes back more than a century. In 1987, Alpine AG was acquired by the Hosokawa Micron Group.

The brand name Alpine has a rich history that goes back more than a century. In 1987, Alpine AG was acquired by the Hosokawa Micron Group.

The name Hosokawa Micron was established in 1960 when Hosokawa Iron Works changed their name and integrated it with their main brand 'Micron'.

The name Hosokawa Micron was established in 1960 when Hosokawa Iron Works changed their name and integrated it with their main brand 'Micron'.

In 1946, Johannes Ewardus Nauta developed the Nauta mixer. His company Nautamix was acquired by the Hosokawa Micron Group in 1982.

In 1946, Johannes Ewardus Nauta developed the Nauta mixer. His company Nautamix was acquired by the Hosokawa Micron Group in 1982.

Schugi is an abbreviation of the names of the founders: Schuurmans and Van Ginneken. In 1992, the Schugi company was acquired by Hosokawa Micron.

Schugi is an abbreviation of the names of the founders: Schuurmans and Van Ginneken. In 1992, the Schugi company was acquired by Hosokawa Micron.

The brand name Vrieco comes from the 'Machinefabriek Vrieco' company, which was acquired by the Hosokawa Micron Group in 1983.

The brand name Vrieco comes from the 'Machinefabriek Vrieco' company, which was acquired by the Hosokawa Micron Group in 1983.