It is unlikely that you will be familiar with machines and powders when you join our company.  Once hired, you will gain practical experience in the test center , where you will actually handle machines and powders, and acquire knowledge of a wide variety of machines and various powders brought in by customers which is the first step toward becoming a powder specialist at our company.  We conduct regular study sessions to provide the knowledge required for understanding the functionality and design of our powder equipment and the experience we have accumulated over our more than 100-year history.  The test center provides a unique learning experience with being exposed to numerous types of powders and how they perform. 

In 1979, the Special Professional System, a system related to "career growth ," was initiated.

[Purpose of this Program]

1. This program is not a classification system or a professional system, but it is unique to Hosokawa and is a system that was developed by us. 
2. The title is given to those who are working hard to acquire superior knowledge and abilities.
3. It is not a medal for past achievements, but a sign of ongoing progress.
4. To be eligible, an employees must exhibit dedication to the longevity of the Company and its products. 
5. Assistants and Chief Engineers must be recognized for their contributions to societal progress.

 
[Outline of this program]

•  Employees choose their own theme and summarize the results of their self-improvement through research and study over a six-month period in the form of a "report," and management reads and evaluates all reports.
• The company subsidizes the cost of training for self-study. Submitted reports are posted on a portal site that all employees can access.
• Since 1979, countless reports have been submitted. (The following picture shows our portal site to browse these reports)