Nordson engineers, manufactures and markets differentiated products and systems
used to dispense, apply and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants,
biomaterials, and other fluids, to test and inspect for quality, and to treat
and cure surfaces. These products are supported with extensive application expertise
and direct global sales and service. We serve a wide variety of consumer non-durable,
consumer durable and technology end markets including packaging, nonwovens,
electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, building and construction,
and general product assembly and finishing.
Our strategy for long-term growth is based on solving customers’ needs
globally. We are headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and our products are marketed
through a network of direct operations in more than 30 countries.
We engineer, manufacture and market differentiated products and systems used
to dispense, apply and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials,
and other fluids, to test and inspect for quality, and to treat and cure surfaces.
Our technology-based systems can be found in manufacturing facilities around
the world producing a wide range of goods for consumer durable, consumer non-durable
and technology end markets. Equipment ranges from single-use components to manual,
stand-alone units for low-volume operations to microprocessor-based automated
systems for high-speed, high-volume production lines.
We market our products globally, primarily through a direct sales force, and
also through qualified distributors and sales representatives. We have built
a worldwide reputation for creativity and expertise in the design and engineering
of high-technology application equipment that meets the specific needs of our
customers. We create value for our customers by developing solutions that increase
uptime, enable faster line speeds and reduce consumption of materials.
We strive to be a vital, self-renewing, worldwide organization that, within
the framework of ethical behavior and enlightened citizenship, grows and produces
wealth for our customers, employees, shareholders and communities.
We operate for the purpose of creating balanced, long-term benefits for all
of our constituencies.
Although every quarter may not produce increased sales, net income and earnings
per share, or exceed the comparative prior years quarter, we do expect to produce
long-term gains. When short-term swings occur, we do not intend to alter our
basic objectives in efforts to mitigate the impact of these natural occurrences.
We drive organic growth by continually introducing new products and technology,
providing high levels of customer service and support, capturing rapidly expanding
opportunities in emerging geographies, and by leveraging existing technology
into new applications. Additional growth comes through the acquisition of companies
that serve international growth markets, share our business model characteristics
and can leverage our global infrastructure.
We create benefits for our customers through a Package of Values®, which
includes carefully engineered, durable products; strong service support; the
backing of a well-established, worldwide company with financial and technical
strengths; and a corporate commitment to deliver what was promised.
We strive to provide genuine customer satisfaction; it is the foundation upon
which we continue to build our business.
Complementing our business strategy is the objective to provide opportunities
for employee self-fulfillment, growth, security, recognition and equitable compensation.
This goal is met through the Human Resources department’s facilitation
of employee training , leadership training and the creation of on-the-job growth
opportunities. The result is a highly qualified and professional global team
capable of meeting corporate objectives.
We recognize the value of employee participation in the planning process. Strategic
and operating plans are developed by all business units, resulting in a sense
of ownership and commitment on the part of employees in accomplishing our objectives.
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