Horiba (OTCMKTS:HRIBF), Ltd., traded on the OTC Markets as HRIBF, is a Japanese-based manufacturer and supplier of precision measurement and analytical instruments. Founded in 1945 by Masao Horiba in Kyoto, the company has built a reputation for innovation in scientific instrumentation and process monitoring. Over the decades, HORIBA has expanded its product offerings to include solutions for automotive testing, environmental and process analysis, medical diagnostics, semiconductor process equipment and scientific research instruments.
In the automotive segment, HORIBA develops chassis dynamometers, engine test systems and emission measurement equipment used by automakers and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with global emissions standards. Its Analytical & Measuring Instruments division produces gas analyzers, water quality analyzers and spectroscopic systems that serve environmental monitoring, food safety, pharmaceutical quality control and academic research. The Semiconductor Instruments group offers metrology and inspection tools, such as critical dimension measurement systems, contamination monitors and wafer probers that support semiconductor fabrication and process control.
HORIBA’s Medical-Diagnostics business supplies in vitro diagnostic analyzers, including hematology and clinical chemistry systems, for hospitals and clinical laboratories worldwide. The company operates R&D and manufacturing facilities across Japan, Europe, the Americas and Asia, maintaining a network of more than 30 subsidiaries and research centers. This global footprint allows HORIBA to tailor its products and services to regional regulatory requirements and customer needs, while supporting rapid technical support and aftermarket service.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Masahiro Kobayashi, HORIBA continues to pursue technological advancement and sustainability. Guided by its founding philosophy of “Joy and Fun,” the company invests in digital transformation and collaborative partnerships to address emerging challenges in environmental protection, healthcare and advanced manufacturing. HORIBA remains committed to delivering precise measurement solutions that drive innovation and improve quality of life around the world.
