Nordson ASYMTEK Awarded the IMAPS Corporate Recognition Award


Recognizes significant technical contribution in microelectronics industry

Carlsbad, CA, USA - November 18, 2010 - Nordson ASYMTEK, a leader in dispensing, coating, and jetting technologies, announces it has received the 2010 Corporate Recognition Award from IMAPS (The International Microelectronics And Packaging Society). The award recognizes significant technical contributions to the microelectronics industry, demonstrated support to IMAPS by continuous organization memberships, and promotion of member participation in IMAPS-supported activities and events. The award was presented at a ceremony held during the IMAPS conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, earlier this month.

Nordson ASYMTEK was nominated for the award because it is a leader in the field of dispensing fluids for electronic component assembly. The nomination cited, "Nordson ASYMTEK consistently introduces new technology to enable better use of electronic materials. They introduced jet dispensing of fluids, such as underfill for flip chips." The company holds numerous patents in precision dispensing, coating technology, and process controls. In 25 years Nordson ASYMTEK has grown from a small start-up to a leader who is ranked as one of the top companies in its field.

"Nordson ASYMTEK is honored to be recognized by this well-established industry organization," said John Byers, president, Nordson ASYMTEK. "We look forward to many more years of collaboration."

In addition to its technology, Nordson ASYMTEK was recognized for its 14 years as a corporate member of IMAPS. Through its parent company, Nordson Corporation, money has been donated to support IMAPS Foundation activities. Employees are sponsored for IMAPS memberships and Nordson ASYMTEK personnel regularly contribute and present papers at IMAPS conferences and workshops. In 2004, Alec Babiarz, one of the founders of ASYMTEK, was the keynote speaker at the IMAPS Symposium in Long Beach, CA. Steve Adamson, Nordson ASYMTEK market specialist, served as IMAPS president in 2008 and recently received its prestigious President's Award.

Nordson ASYMTEK also supports the local San Diego Chapter of IMAPS. The company will host the January 2011 meeting. For more information contact info@nordsonasymtek.com.

About IMAPS

IMAPS leads the microelectronics packaging, interconnect and assembly community, providing means of communicating, educating, and interacting at all levels. The International Microelectronics And Packaging Societyis the largest society dedicated to the advancement and growth of microelectronics and electronics packaging. IMAPS produces numerous publications, workshops, international conferences, professional development courses, and exhibitions bringing together the entire microelectronics supply chain. Our events and products focus on those technologies critical to the present and future of microelectronics: 3D Integration, MEMS, Flip Chip, Wafer Level Packaging, Thermal Management, Printed Electronics, Advanced Materials, Photonics, Modeling/Design, and many others. Find out more at www.imaps.org.

About Nordson ASYMTEK

Nordson ASYMTEK, a world leader in precision automated fluid dispensing, conformal coating, and jetting technologies, designs and manufactures a full line of dispensing and coating systems, supported by a global applications and service network. Recognized for its innovative equipment and excellent service, Nordson ASYMTEK continues to offer advanced dispensing solutions for a range of precision assembly processes. These include semiconductor packaging, printed circuit boards, LEDs, flat panel displays, medical and biotechnical devices, and solar and photovoltaic products. Nordson ASYMTEK is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and has received numerous awards for its service excellence and product innovations. For more information, visit www.nordsonasymtek.com, or Twitter @NordsonASYMTEK.

About Nordson Corporation

Nordson Corporation is one of the world's leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that applies adhesives, sealants, liquid and powder coatings and other materials 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 UV curing and surface plasma treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson has direct operations and sales support offices in more than 30 countries. Visit Nordson at www.nordson.com, or Twitter @Nordson_Corp, or on Facebook.

CONTACTS:
Nordson ASYMTEK Headquarters
Roberta Foster-Smith
Tel: +1.760.431.1919
Email: roberta.foster-smith@nordsonasymtek.com

2762 Loker Ave. West
Carlsbad CA 92010 USA
www.nordsonasymtek.com

International Offices
China: +86 21 3866 9166 nordsonasymtek.com.cn
Europe: +31 43 352 4466
India: +91 44 4353 9024
Japan: +81 3 5762 2801 www.nordsonasymtek.com/jp
Korea: + 82 31 765 8337 www.asymtek.com/kr
Southeast Asia: +65 6796 9514
Taiwan: +886 2 2902 1860

AGENCY CONTACT:
A R Marketing, Inc
Andrea Roberts
Tel: +1.858.451.8666
E-Mail: Andrea@ARmarketinginc.com

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