Nordson - About the company
Nordson is an acquired company based in Westlake (United States), founded in 1954 by Eric Nord. It operates as a Manufacturer of adhesive dispensing systems. The company has 5 active competitors, including 3 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Valco Melton, APPLIED Adhesives and Mahisa.
Company Details
Nordson engineers and manufactures products to dispense and apply control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids, to test and inspect for quality. It serves a wide range of non-durable, durable and technology end markets like packaging, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, construction and many others. It was founded in 1935 and has operations in 30+ countries. It went public in 1979. Its 2015 revenues stood at $1.7 Billion with a Net Income of $49.6 million.
- Website
- www.nordson.com/
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
- Registered Address
- 2 D, 269a Mt Smart Road, Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1954
Location
Westlake, United States
Stage
Acquired
Ranked
1st among 5 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$1B+ as on Oct 31, 2025
Employee Count
2,662 as on Aug 31, 2026
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Exit Details
Acquired by Baldwintech (Jun 14, 2010)
Legal entities associated with Nordson
Nordson is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NORDSON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CIN: 1117923 , New Zealand, Active | Feb 23, 2001 | - | - | |
NORDSON CORP CIN: 72331 , United States, Active | $1B+ (As on Oct 31, 2025) | - | - |
Nordson's acquisition details
Nordson got acquired by Baldwintech on Jun 14, 2010.
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Nordson's funding and investors
Nordson is a funded company.
Nordson's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of Nordson's key team members:
- Eric Nord: Co-Founder of Nordson.
- Sundaram Nagarajan: CEO of Nordson.
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Nordson's employee count trend
Nordson has 2,662 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Nordson's employee count trend over the years:
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Nordson's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Nordson include Valco Melton, APPLIED Adhesives and Mahisa. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Nordson, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Nordson 1954, Westlake (United States), Acquired | Manufacturer of adhesive dispensing systems | - | - | 56/100 |
2nd | Valco Melton 1952, Cincinnati (United States), Acquired | Manufacturer of adhesive dispensing, quality inspection, and coating systems. It designs and manufactures equipment for applying adhesives, lubricants, and other fluids. The company also provides quality inspection systems to ensure product quality and prevent defects. Its offerings include hot melt dispensing systems, cold glue systems, and vision systems for various industries. Additionally, it offers pattern controls and central adhesive supply systems. | - | - | 49/100 |
3rd | APPLIED Adhesives 1971, Minnetonka (United States), Acquired | Manufacturer of hot-melt, water based, and sustainable adhesives | - | 46/100 | |
4th | Mahisa Unfunded | Manufacturer of automated packaging and adhesive dispensing equipment | - | - | 20/100 |
5th | ![]() Adhesive Laundry 1992, United Kingdom, Unfunded | Provider of hot melt adhesive application systems, parts, cleaning, and services | - | - | 15/100 |
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Nordson's Investments and acquisitions
Nordson has made 1 investments in companies including TeraView. Nordson has also acquired 25 companies including Atrion and Aragnet.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28, 2024 | Acquisition | 1944 | Allen (United States) | |
Jun 26, 2023 | Acquisition | 1976 | Rubiera (Italy) | |
Aug 08, 2022 | Acquisition | 1984 | Minneapolis (United States) |
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Reports related to Nordson
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News related to Nordson
Media has covered Nordson for a total of 36 events in the last 1 year, 27 of them have been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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Nordson Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results and Increases Full Year GuidanceBusiness Wire•Aug 20, 2026•Nordson
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Nordson Non-GAAP EPS of $3.25 beats by $0.16, revenue of $817.67M beats by $38.23M (NASDAQ:NDSN)Seeking Alpha•Aug 19, 2026•Nordson
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Nordson Corporation Announces Earnings Release and Webcast for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026Business Wire•Jul 31, 2026•Nordson
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Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokeragestickerreport.com•Jun 24, 2026•Nordson
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JAVAD EMS Expands Quality and Inspection Capabilities with Nordson AOI SystemsElectronicsforyou•May 19, 2026•Nordson
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Nordson Electronics Solutions Wins the EM China Innovation Award for Best Supplier of the YearBusiness Wire•Apr 12, 2026•Nordson
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