January 26, 2015

Tokyo – Airy Technology, a subsidiary of Particles Plus, announces the appointment of Masato Mizuno as the president for the company’s Japan operations.  Masato will utilize his 42 years of experience in the particle counter marketplace to guide and enhance the ongoing growth that Airy Technology has enjoyed over the past few years.

“I am thrilled to take on this new challenge in bringing Airy Technology to new levels in the Japanese market.  I am very fortunate to be joining such a talented team with an eye on the future,” states Masato Mizuno on his new position.

Masato Mizuno started in the particle counting industry in 1973 with Japanese manufacturer, Rion Co. Ltd where he held several senior positions over his 31 years with the company.  In 2005, Masato joined Nitta Corporation and assisted the company increasing sales by >300% during his 7 years with the company.  Since 2012 Masato has provided consulting services for several large manufacturers, service organizations and Universities across Japan.

“Masato’s wealth of experience and market knowledge makes him a key addition to our Japanese Operations.  We believe his appointment is an indication of our commitment to being a leading supplier of particle counter technology in Japan.  It is very fortunate that we were able to find someone of Masato’s caliber to fulfill this role,” states Kozo Amemiya, Airy Technology’s Vice President.