Power of Choice Programs Reduce Maintenance, Downtime and Total Cost of Ownership

DULUTH, Ga., March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nordson (NASDAQ: NDSN) Power of Choice(SM) programs let packagers reduce packaging costs and total cost of ownership by minimizing maintenance and downtime and optimizing adhesive use.

Power of Choice programs provide packagers with a wide variety of options for acquiring new and like-new adhesive dispensing equipment without an upfront capital expenditure. In many cases, packagers can acquire new equipment for less than the cost of downtime, parts and maintenance associated with older equipment. In addition, packagers get efficient, easy-to-operate systems with robust pumps, precise temperature control and the flexibility to process a wide range of standard and low temperature adhesives.

  Equipment acquisition options include:
  * The Partnership+Plus(SM) program.  Packagers receive Nordson's latest
    technology, parts and service for a simple monthly fee.  The program
    includes a ProBlue(R) melter, Blue Series(TM) guns and Advanced
    Technology hoses. Nordson provides parts, standard maintenance, a 23-
    point annual service check and a 36-month comprehensive warranty.  No
    upfront capital is required.

  * Trade-in programs.  Packagers can exchange competitive or old Nordson
    melters for new Nordson systems and receive substantial discounts.

  * Capital-friendly equipment finance programs. Customers can choose from a
    variety of acquisition and payment options through certified Nordson
    financial partners.

  * Reconditioned Nordson equipment. Users can obtain like-new melters
    through the Nordson Equipment Services Program (ESP(TM)) for
    significantly less than the cost of new equipment.  Rebuilt melters come
    with a 1-year standard warranty and a 2-year/4000 hour warranty on SP
    pumps and controls.

  * The Nordson Protection Package(TM).  Nordson delivers scheduled
    maintenance at specified intervals to increase equipment life and
    minimize unwanted downtime.  PMMI certified, factory-trained technicians
    perform and document all service and assist with spare parts
    inventories.

Eric Luftig, senior marketing manager for Nordson Corporation explains, "Power of Choice programs exemplify Nordson Innovation, Service and Choice. Packagers get innovative options for replacing old systems, worldwide local service and more equipment and financing choices. Getting a new system becomes less expensive than operating an old melter because maintenance and total cost of ownership are reduced and more predictable."

For more information about Nordson Power of Choice programs, contact Nordson Corporation, 11475 Lakefield Drive, Duluth, Georgia 30097. Telephone: (800) 683-2314, or Fax: (866) 667-3329.

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 3,600 employees worldwide and direct operations and sales support offices in 30 countries.