About us

　Since ancient times, various forms of life such as animals, plants, and microorganisms have thrived on our planet. Humanity has been aided by these organisms, utilizing them and sustaining their existence. For over 80 years, HBI Enzymes Inc. has harnessed the power of microorganisms, specializing in the development and manufacturing of enzymes for applications in food processing, pharmaceuticals, brewing, and various other industrial sectors. As a pioneer in Japan's bioindustry, we have dedicated ourselves to this field. Moving forward, we will continue to fully leverage the capabilities of microorganisms, meet your needs, and deliver new value to the world.

Company Profile

President

　Takuya Unedaya

Number of Employees 

　63

Location

 ▶Head Office Factory

 　650-1 Kamihiji,Yamasaki-cho,Shiso-city,Hyogo 671-2558,Japan

 ▶Maizuru Factory

　20-3 Obashimo,Maizuru-city,Kyoto 625-0007,Japan

 ▶Sales Dept.

 　Senri Life Science center Bldg., 4-2 ,Shin-Senri-Higashimachi 1-chome

　 Toyonaka-city, OSAKA 560-0082 JAPAN

Our History

1936　Established as Ueda Chemical Research Institute.

　　　 Began manufacturing and sales of starch processing products.

1939　Became the first in Japan to industrialize the production of bacterial α-amylase.

1951　Successfully achieved the first production of bacterial α-amylase in Japan using the tank cultivation method.

1960　Formed a partnership with Hankyu Kyoei Bussan Co., Ltd. 

1963　 Established the Maizuru Factory.

1982　Built and relocated to a new factory in Maizuru City. 

1993　Became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hankyu Kyoei Bussan Co., Ltd. and changed the company name to

　　　 Hankyu Bioindustry Co., Ltd.

2002　The shares were transferred to Nagata Sangyo.

　　 　Relocated the Neyagawa Factory to Shiso City.

　　　 Changed the company name to HBI Enzymes Inc.

2009　Formed a capital and business alliance with Mitsubishi Chemical Foods.

2011　Completion of the new cultivation building at the Maizuru Factory

2012　The head office factory and Maizuru Factory obtained FSSC22000 certification.

2016　Completion of the new purification building at the Maizuru Factory.

2017　Expanded the culture building at the main factory.

2021　Maizuru factory cultivation unit 2 completed.

2022　A new warehouse is completed at the Maizuru factory.