Nordson to Highlight Solutions for Disposable Hygiene Adhesives Application, Manufacturing Efficiency at INDEX 08

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq – NDSN) will be demonstrating a wide array of innovations in adhesives application, variation management and waste control at INDEX 08, the world’s leading nonwovens exhibit, taking place April 15-18 in Geneva, Switzerland. Nordson will be showcasing its latest innovations for the effective application of adhesives, lotions and perfumes at 660M/min at booth #2161, including its Universal™ Signature™ lamination and long lasting SureWrap™ elastic spray technologies, as well as its Universal Slice gear metering applicator. Nordson will also display a number of unique variation management solutions that help manufacturers substantially reduce adhesive waste, including metering and pressure control options that can easily integrate into new and existing manufacturing lines. "For manufacturers, it’s all about efficiency, speed and process control,” said Michael Fornes, nonwovens global marketing manager. "We are supporting these performance goals with a variety of technologies that push the disposable hygiene adhesive dispensing speed barrier and help manufacturers more effectively and efficiently apply adhesives, with less waste, greater flexibility and increased cost savings.” The Nordson INDEX 08 booth will feature live demonstrations every 30 minutes focused on high speed hygiene adhesives dispensing. The booth will also feature Nordson’s Universal spray and slot coating solutions, which allow manufacturers to choose the most appropriate technology for each application. Nordson’s comprehensive adhesive supply solutions include a complete line of bulk distribution systems and adhesive melters designed specifically for nonwovens applications. Melters include the VersaBlue® XN series, capable of supplying an entire diaper line from one melter; VersaBlue IPC; VersaBlue PLC; and mid-tier AltaBlue™ and new AltaBlueTT melters. 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 technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson Corporation has 4,100 employees worldwide and direct operations and sales support offices in 30 countries.