H.U. Group Holdings, Inc.

H.U. Group Holdings, Inc., primarily operates in Japan, offering a wide array of laboratory testing products and services through its subsidiaries. Its service portfolio encompasses diagnostic testing for healthcare facilities, self-medication support, analytical services for the food, environmental, and cosmetic sectors, and testing provisions for corporate health insurance associations. The group also engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment. This portfolio features the LUMIPULSE, an automated chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay system delivering reagents for detecting infectious diseases, various cancers, and lifestyle-related conditions to both medical institutions and diagnostic centers. They also produce ESPRINE, a line of rapid diagnostic kits for conditions like influenza, hepatitis B, and the novel coronavirus. Furthermore, the company supplies essential ingredients for pharmaceutical test drugs. The group further extends its offerings to include administrative support for hospitals, providing aid for surgical and endoscope room operations, medical equipment inspection and maintenance, and in-hospital logistics and transportation management. Additionally, it is involved in the rental and sale of nursing-care equipment and supplies, as well as delivering home-visit nursing care services. Founded in 1950 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company operated as Miraca Holdings Inc. until July 2020, when it rebranded to H.U. Group Holdings, Inc.