- CEO
- Sundaram Nagarajan
- Full Time Employees
- 8,200
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- Address
- 28601 Clemens Road Westlake OH United States of America 44145-4551
- IPO Date
- Mar 18, 1980
- Business
- Nordson Corporation is a global industrial technology company specializing in precision dispensing systems and advanced technology solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and markets products and systems that dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, sealants, biomaterials, polymers, plastics, fluids, and other materials used in a variety of industrial and consumer applications. Its core product offerings include pumps, valves, dispensers, applicators, filters, pelletizers, as well as systems for test, inspection, UV curing, and plasma surface treatment. Nordson serves diversified markets including packaging, electronics, medical devices, appliances, energy, transportation, precision agriculture, building and construction, and general product assembly and finishing with operations in more than 35 countries. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company operates through nine divisions such as Adhesive Dispensing Systems, Engineered Fluid Dispensing, Electronics Solutions, Industrial Coating Solutions, Medical, and Precision Agriculture.
In recent years, Nordson has made significant strategic moves to enhance its technological capabilities and market reach. Notably, the company completed the acquisition of CyberOptics Corporation, a developer of high-precision 3D optical sensing technology, in late 2022. In August 2023, Nordson acquired the ARAG Group of Italy, expanding its European footprint. The company continues to focus on innovation, launching advanced products like the ProBlue® Flex adhesive melters with BBconn Controls for remote operation and real-time monitoring, and MiniBlue® II Slim applicators designed for repeatable, clog-free dispensing. Nordson’s ongoing strategy emphasizes operational excellence, regional manufacturing focused on "in region for region" production, and sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency and waste reduction, highlighted by its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Update.
Nordson generates a substantial portion of its revenue from industrial precision solutions, medical and fluid solutions, and advanced technology systems. The company reported consistent growth in its industrial segment, driven by its comprehensive range of dispensing equipment and process control technologies while contending with competitive pressures in its advanced technology segment. With a customer-centric approach and decentralized operational model, Nordson maintains agility in meeting market demands and expanding its global presence, while integrating smart control systems and digital manufacturing technologies to enhance productivity and reduce variability in high-precision industrial applications. The company also continues to support global charitable initiatives and employee development programs as part of its social responsibility commitments. Nordson Corporation remains a recognized leader in precision dispensing equipment and technology, continuously evolving to meet the complex needs of diverse industrial sectors.