Micron (Powder Systems) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hosokawa Micron Corporation, a global supplier of a comprehensive range of powder and particle processing, blown film processing, bakery and confectionery technology and systems. Hosokawa Micron was established in 1916 in Japan, and develops and commercializes advanced materials, process equipment and systems engineering. Micron Powder Systems is the United States operating division that specializes in powder and particle processing. Micron Powder Systems offers several capabilities. The company offers grinding and classifying, mixing, drying, agglomeration and compaction, particle modification and composition, containment and clean air technology, toll processing and contract manufacturing services. Micron Powder Systems headquarters is in Summit, N.J.