Nordson Corporation

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Nordson Corporation
Company type Public
Founded1954;71 years ago (1954)
FounderWalter G. Nord
Headquarters,
U.S.
Area served
Global
Key people
ProductsPrecision Dispensing Equipment, Testing and Inspection Equipment, Surface Preparation and Curing Equipment
RevenueIncrease2.svg US$2.69 billion (2024)
Increase2.svgUS$674 million (2024)
Decrease2.svgUS$467 million (2024)
Total assets Increase2.svgUS$6.00 billion (2024)
Total equity Increase2.svgUS$2.93 billion (2024)
OwnerJane B. Nord (5.2%) [1]
Number of employees
8,000 (2024)
Website nordson.com
Footnotes /references
Financials as of October 31,2024. [2]

Nordson Corporation is an American multinational corporation that designs and manufactures dispensing equipment for consumer and industrial adhesives, sealants and coatings. The company also manufactures equipment used in the testing and inspection of electronic components, technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes as well as medical devices and component technologies. The company is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, [3] and has direct operations and sales-support offices in approximately 30 countries.

Contents

Nordson Corporation has nine divisions:

  1. Nordson Electronic Solutions
  2. Nordson Test & Inspection
  3. Nordson EFD
  4. Nordson Medical
  5. Nordson Measurement & Control
  6. Nordson Polymer Processing Systems
  7. Nordson Adhesive Dispensing Systems
  8. Nordson Industrial Coating Systems
  9. Nordson Precision Agriculture

Acquisitions

In November 2022, it was announced Nordson Corporation had completed the acquisition of the Minneapolis, Minnesota-headquartered developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D optical sensing technology, CyberOptics Corporation. [4]

In August 2023, Nordson completed the acquisition of ARAG Group of Italy for €960 million in an all-cash deal. [5]

Recognition

In 2008, Nordson's assembly facility in Swainsboro, Georgia (with a staff of 67 employees) was the subject of a "Best Plants" profile by IndustryWeek magazine. [6]

Nordson EFD won the 2010 SMT Vision Award for its UltimusTM V High-precision Dispenser. [7]

Nordson ASYMTEK received an Intel Corporation’s Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award in 2009. [8]

In 2012, it received a Northeast Ohio Success Award from Inside Business magazine. [9]

Corporate structure and company culture

Nordson Corporation is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, U.S., with its Global Headquarters located at 28601 Clemens Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145-4551. [10] The company operates globally and comprises nine distinct divisions, each serving unique industry sectors: [11]

Nordson’s corporate culture emphasizes ethical behavior, innovation, and sustainable growth, aligning with its philosophy of being “a self-renewing global organization” that supports employees, customers, shareholders, and communities alike. [12]

These divisions support a diverse, global operation with facilities and sales-support offices in approximately 30 countries. [13]

Corporate philosophy and governance

The company embraces a long-standing philosophy of being “a vital, self-renewing global organization that produces and grows wealth for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities within the framework of ethical behavior and enlightened citizenship.” This philosophy remains central to its operations and governance practices. [14] [15]

The Board of Directors upholds this foundation by regularly reviewing corporate governance policies, guidelines, and ethical standards to ensure transparency and accountability. [16]

Finance

Key financial trends for Nordson Corporation are based on fiscal years ending October 31: [17]

YearRevenue (USD Billion)Gross Profit (USD Billion)Net Income (USD Billion)
19940.50670.31220.0467
20000.74060.43830.0546
20050.83920.46790.0783
20101.04000.62160.1681
20151.69000.91400.2111
20202.12001.13000.2495
20212.36001.32000.4543
20222.59001.43000.5131
20232.63001.43000.4875
20242.69001.49000.4673


References

  1. "2024 Proxy Statement (Form DEF 14A)". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. January 19, 2024.
  2. "FY 2024 Annual Report (Form 10-K)". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. December 18, 2024.
  3. Funk, John (January 31, 2011). "Nordson Corp. of Westlake opens new 'green' headquarters". Cleveland.com. Northeast Ohio Media Group. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  4. "Evertiq - Nordson completes acquisition of CyberOptics". evertiq.com. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  5. "Nordson Corporation Completes Acquisition of ARAG, Entering the Attractive Precision Agriculture Market". Yahoo! Finance. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  6. Industry Week, Best Plants Profile 2008 Archived 2012-02-25 at the Wayback Machine
  7. "SMT Magazine". Archived from the original on 2010-05-02. Retrieved 2010-07-09.
  8. Intel Press Room
  9. Keirn, Jennifer. "NEO Success Awards 2012: Nordson Corp". IBmag.com. No. March/April 2012. Inside Business. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  10. "Contact Us – Global Headquarters" . Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  11. "Our Divisions" . Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  12. "Homepage – Nordson Philosophy" . Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  13. "History of Nordson Corporation" . Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  14. "About Nordson Corporation's Values & Philosophy" . Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  15. "Corporate Governance" . Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  16. "Corporate Governance" . Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  17. "Nordson Corporation Financial Overview". Smartfin. Retrieved 25 August 2025.