Overview

Horiba is a manufacturer of measurement and analysis instruments headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1953. It is a publicly listed company with 5,000 to 10,000 employees and reported revenue of about 2.3 billion. Its products serve the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and plumbing hardware industries. In 2026 the company announced plans to build a new global headquarters and established its first Middle East base in the UAE.

At a glance

What Horiba makes

Horiba holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its listed products include semiconductor, LED, electronics, and brake-related measurement systems.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, LED, Electronics, Brake (source: horiba.com).

Certifications

Horiba is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 13485 — horiba.com

• ISO 14001 — horiba.com

• ISO 45001 — horiba.com

• ISO 9001 — horiba.com

Trade and customs footprint

Horiba announced several acquisitions and new subsidiaries in 2026, including the purchase of Pristine Deeptech Private Limited in India in February, the establishment of an Australian subsidiary in March, and the acquisition of UAE distributor FANDA in June. US customs bill-of-lading records list 521 inbound shipments across 27 foreign suppliers, with top origins including France · Japan · Germany · Italy.

Latest developments

• 2026-08-03 — HORIBA invests in industrial Raman Spectroscopy in Loos (nordfranceinvest.com)

• 2026-06-25 — HORIBA Establishes Group’s First Middle East Base and Acquires UAE Distributor FANDA - HORIBA (horiba.com)

• 2026-03-10 — HORIBA Group Establishes its first Australian Subsidiary and Acquires Australian Scientific Pty. Limited - HORIBA (horiba.com)

• 2026-02-11 — HORIBA to Build a New Global Headquarters - HORIBA (horiba.com)

• 2026-02-03 — HORIBA Acquires Pristine Deeptech Private Limited in India - HORIBA (horiba.com)

• 2026-01-16 — HORIBA STEC’s Expanded Facility at the Kyoto Fukuchiyama Technology Center Begins Full-Scale Operation - HORIBA (horiba.com)

Company details

Horiba is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 6856 and reports a primary capability in batteries and e-mobility. Horiba was founded in 1953, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 73 years in operation (founded 1953). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Horiba make?

Horiba is a manufacturer of measurement and analysis instruments headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1953. It is a publicly listed company with 5,000 to 10,000 employees and reported revenue of about 2.3 billion. Its products serve the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and plumbing hardware industries. In 2026 the company announced plans to build a new global headquarters and established its first Middle East base in the UAE.

Where is Horiba headquartered?

Horiba is headquartered in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.

When was Horiba founded?

Horiba was founded in 1953.

How big is Horiba?

Horiba has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the 2.3B range.

Is Horiba publicly traded?

Publicly traded (JPX: 6856.T). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.

What certifications does Horiba hold?

Horiba lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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