Hoxan

Hoxan is a prominent Japanese healthcare and life sciences company, currently operating as a core subsidiary of Air Water Inc. following a major merger in 2000. The company is a leader in the Japanese medical gas market, providing essential gases such as oxygen and nitrous oxide, along with the specialized piping and equipment required for hospital infrastructure. Beyond hospital services, Hoxan is a major provider of home healthcare solutions, particularly home oxygen therapy (HOT) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for sleep apnea. The company also maintains a dedicated Life Science division that supplies research reagents, cell culture media, and laboratory equipment to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Through its parent company, Hoxan supports the regenerative medicine industry by developing and managing cell processing centers and cryogenic storage facilities.