Nordson Corp. engages in the engineering, manufacture, and market of products and systems used for adhesives, coatings, sealants, biomaterials, and other materials. It operates through the following business segments: Adhesive Dispensing Systems; Advanced Technology Systems; Industrial Coating Systems; and Corporate. The Adhesive Dispensing Systems segment delivers its dispensing and processing technology to diverse markets for applications. The Advanced Technology Systems segment offers electronic systems, fluid management, and test and inspection services. The Industrial Coating Systems segment provides standard and highly-customized equipment used primarily for applying coatings, paint, finishes, sealants, and other material. The Corporate segment comprises of corporate assets. The company was founded by Eric T. Nord, Evan W. Nord, and Walter G. Nord in 1954 and is headquartered in Westlake, OH.