Nordson closes Dage purchase

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Dage employs more than 200 people and had revenues of approximately $59 million during the 12-month period ending October 31, 2006. "We are pleased to add Dage to Nordson's portfolio of companies in our Advanced Technology Systems segment. Though not in the same business as Asymtek and March Plasma, Dage's growth is being driven by many of the same factors driving the above-average growth of those companies," said Edward P. Campbell, chairman and chief executive officer, Nordson Corporation. "As the demand for increased features and performance in today's electronic devices continues to rise, the equipment supplied by Nordson's Advanced Technology businesses has become crucial to the manufacturing of these products." Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson Corporation has 3,800 employees worldwide, and direct operations and sales support offices in 30 countries.