HORIBA Ltd.

History

Year	Detail
1945	Masao Horiba founded the Horiba Radio Laboratory in 1945 while studying at Kyoto University in Japan. The company was later incorporated as Horiba, Ltd. in 1953
1950	The company launched the first glass electrode pH meter, an essential product in the early years.
1959	Hitachi allied with the company to collaborate on developing and producing measurement and analysis equipment.
1964	The company successfully manufactured the first automotive emission analyzer, the MEXA-1, which helped establish Horiba as a leader in automotive testing technology.
1970	Olson-Horiba Inc. was established in the U.S. as a joint venture between Horiba and Olson Instruments. This collaboration focused on providing advanced analytical instruments and solutions, particularly in the automotive and environmental sectors.
1975	COS Co. Ltd. was established (presently HORIBA Advanced Techno). This subsidiary develops advanced semiconductor manufacturing and materials science measurement and analysis technologies.
1984	Horiba developed the first reticle/mask particle detection system, a significant innovation in the semiconductor manufacturing process. This system improved the ability to detect contaminants on photomasks and reticles, which are critical for producing integrated circuits.
1987	Horiba partnered with the French medical equipment manufacturer ABX S.A., now known as Horiba ABX S.A. The partnership facilitated the development of advanced medical diagnostic instruments and contributed to the growth of Horiba’s healthcare division.
1987	The company formed a business tie-up with the German company Hoiza GmbH regarding automotive emission systems.
1988	Horiba agreed with Maidak Inc., of the U.S., to transfer technology on fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometers.
1992	Horiba signed an agreement with Nippon Roche K.K. to market blood cell counters. The collaboration aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of blood analysis in medical laboratories.
1996	Horiba acquired the specialist blood cell counter maker ABX SA (HORIBA ABX SAS) from the Swiss pharmaceutical F. Hoffmann-La Roche SA.
1997	Horiba acquired JOBIN YVON SAS, a manufacturer of optical equipment. This acquisition expanded Horiba's spectroscopy and analytical instrumentation capabilities, enhancing its product offerings in scientific research and industrial applications.
1998	The company acquired Atago Bussan Co., Ltd., a spectroscopic analysis equipment export-import and sales trading company.
1998	HORIBA/STEC Inc. is founded to strengthen the HORIBA Group's North American semiconductor business.
2002	The company established HORIBA Instruments (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. In China for sales, production, and supply base in China for the HORIBA Group.
2002	Horiba developed an onboard emissions measurement system designed to monitor vehicle emissions in real-time during operation. This technology provided critical data for complying with environmental regulations and helped automakers improve the efficiency and performance of their vehicles.
2005	Horiba acquired SCHENCK, a company specializing in developing test systems for automotive applications. This acquisition expanded Horiba's portfolio in the automotive sector, contributing to its growth in global markets.
2013	The company acquired Cameron's process analytical product line, enhancing its process measurement and analysis capabilities. This acquisition allowed Horiba to expand its offerings in the chemical and oil industries, providing advanced analytical solutions for monitoring and controlling processes.
2014	Horiba acquired Photon Technology International (PTI), a company known for its expertise in fluorescence and spectroscopy technologies. The integration of PTI's advanced technologies allowed Horiba to strengthen its position in the analytical instrumentation market.
2015	The company acquired UK-based MIRA Ltd to expand its vehicle development and testing business.
2017	Horiba Medical and Siemens Healthineers agreed to expand their laboratory hematology offerings. The collaboration sought to improve patient care through advanced diagnostic solutions in hematology.
2019	Horiba Europe acquired FuelCon AG to enhance its fuel cell testing and development capabilities. This acquisition allowed Horiba to expand its portfolio in alternative energy solutions, specifically fuel cell technology and battery testing.
2020	Shimadzu and Horiba collaborated on developing and selling LC-Raman analytical and measuring instruments.
2021	Horiba Europe GmbH acquired BeXema GmbH, an innovative start-up that manufactures high-voltage test equipment, high-voltage emulators, inverters for batteries and fuel cells, and electrolyzers for dynamic power electronics.
2022	Horiba Advanced Techno Co., Ltd. released a Gel-filled Self-Cleaning pH Electrode using antifoul technology. The new Electrode has photocatalyst technology and an ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV-LED) built into it.
2023	The company acquired a French company, Tethys Instruments SAS. The acquisition strengthens the research and development of analytical systems to measure water quality and enhances market solution proposals.

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