

WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced that it has acquired Contrinex, a global technology leader in high-performance sensors supporting factory automation and related solutions. The acquisition complements Nordson's test and inspection portfolio, adding leading technology in harsh-environment and miniature precision-positioning applications. “We are excited to welcome Contrinex's nearly 500 employees into the Nordson family. Their differentiated sen.

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