Nordson Corporation is one of the world's leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that apply adhesives, sealants and coatings to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations, helping customers meet quality, productivity and environmental targets. Nordson also produces technology-based systems for curing and surface-treatment processes, as well as life sciences applications. Nordson products are used around the world in the appliance, automotive, bookbinding, construction, container, converting, electronics, food and beverage, furniture, medical, metal finishing, nonwovens, packaging, semiconductor, life sciences and other diverse industries. The company's strategy for long-term growth is based on a customer-driven focus that is global in scope. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson markets its products through a network of direct operations in 30 countries throughout. Consistent with this strategy, more than two-thirds of the company's revenues are generated outside the United States