Nordson Corporation
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering, manufacturing |
| Headquarters | Westlake, Ohio , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (approximately 30 countries) |
| Products | Precision dispensing systems, adhesives, sealants, coatings, testing and inspection equipment, medical devices, component technologies |
Nordson Corporation is a U.S.-based multinational corporation that focuses on the engineering and production of precision dispensing systems for both consumer and industrial adhesives, sealants, and coatings. Additionally, the company manufactures equipment for testing and inspection of electronic parts, develops technology-driven solutions for curing and surface treatment, and offers medical devices along with component technologies. With its headquarters situated in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson maintains sales and support offices across approximately 30 countries globally.
Acquisitions
In November 2022, Nordson finalized the purchase of CyberOptics Corporation, a Minneapolis-headquartered firm known for its advanced 3D optical sensing technologies.
By August 2023, Nordson completed a €960 million all-cash deal to acquire Italy’s ARAG Group, thereby broadening its footprint within the precision agriculture sector.
Corporate structure and company culture
Nordson Corporation’s main office is located at 28601 Clemens Road in Westlake, Ohio. The organization operates internationally through nine distinct divisions catering to various markets:
- Nordson Adhesive Dispensing Systems
- Nordson EFD (Engineered Fluid Dispensing)
- Nordson Electronics Solutions
- Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions
- Nordson Measurement & Control
- Nordson Medical
- Nordson Polymer Processing Systems
- Nordson Precision Agriculture
- Nordson Test & Inspection
The company supports its global operations with facilities and sales-support locations in nearly 30 countries.
Finance
Nordson Corporation’s fiscal year concludes on October 31. The following financial figures illustrate consistent expansion over time:
| Year | Revenue (USD Billion) | Gross Profit (USD Billion) | Net Income (USD Billion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0.51 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| 2000 | 0.74 | 0.44 | 0.05 |
| 2005 | 0.84 | 0.47 | 0.08 |
| 2010 | 1.04 | 0.62 | 0.17 |
| 2015 | 1.69 | 0.91 | 0.21 |
| 2020 | 2.12 | 1.13 | 0.25 |
| 2021 | 2.36 | 1.32 | 0.45 |
| 2022 | 2.59 | 1.43 | 0.51 |
| 2023 | 2.63 | 1.43 | 0.49 |
| 2024 | 2.69 | 1.49 | 0.47 |