January 06, 2009 08:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time 

EFD^® Announces New Online Product Catalog

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EFD, Inc., a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) has released a new online catalog featuring their latest dispensing systems for applying accurate, repeatable amounts of adhesives, lubricants and other fluids used in virtually every product assembly process.

In today’s competitive global environment, EFD equipment gives manufacturers a cost-effective way to achieve the following benefits without a large investment in capital equipment:

• Higher yields
• Greater process control
• Better product quality and reliability
• Less rework & fewer rejects
• Lower production costs

Products featured in the new catalog include:

• Operator-controlled dispensers for manual assembly processes
• Precision dispense valves for automated production lines, including the new 784S-SS valve for medical device and pharmaceutical processes, and the new 752HF valve for Blu-ray, DVD and CD production lines
• Tabletop dispensing robots
• Disposable syringe barrels and dispensing tips
• High-quality solder pastes for electronics assembly
• The MicroCoat® stock lubrication system for metal stamping processes

A downloadable PDF file or printed catalog is available at http://www.efd-inc.com/catalog.

EFD products are available through their worldwide network operating in over 30 countries. For more information, contact EFD at +1-401-431-7000 or visit www.efd-inc.com.

EFD, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson Corporation. Since 1963 EFD has designed and manufactured precision dispensing devices for applying controlled amounts of the adhesives, sealants, lubricants and other assembly fluids used in almost every manufacturing process.

Nordson Corporation is one of the world’s leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that applies adhesives, sealants and coatings to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations. The company also manufactures equipment used in the testing and inspection of electronic components as well as technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson has more than 4,100 employees worldwide, and direct operations and sales support offices in 32 countries.