Nordson Names Eric Luftig Marketing Manager for Adhesive Systems


DULUTH, Georgia - November 20, 2006 - Eric Luftig has joined Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) as marketing manager for the Adhesive Systems Group.

As marketing manager, Eric will be responsible for developing and managing marketing efforts for the Packaging and Product Assembly business group, as well as leading efforts to identify and capitalize on trends in new and existing global markets. Eric will also oversee domestic marketing functions, including marketing communications, pricing, training and trade show support. He will be based in Duluth, Georgia, reporting to Jeff Pembroke, vice president Adhesive Systems sales and marketing.

Jeff Pembroke, said, "We are extremely excited to have Eric join Nordson Corporation in this key leadership position, says. His proven experience in identifying and developing global market opportunities will be instrumental in helping Nordson Adhesive Systems achieve our long term growth objectives."

Most recently, Eric was global marketing manager for General Electric (GE) Silicones where he led strategic efforts to assess, validate and capture growth opportunities in the healthcare industry. Prior to this position, he held roles of increasing responsibility within GE's Advanced Material business in process optimization, product management and commercialization and Six Sigma Quality.

Eric earned a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. He will be relocating to Atlanta from Albany, New York, with his wife Tina and his daughter Abigail.

For more information about Nordson products and systems, contact Nordson toll-free at 800-683-2314, fax toll-free (866) 667-3329 or visit www.nordson.com.

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.

Contact:Jessica Wiebel
Phone: 770-497-3519
e-mail: jwiebel@nordson.com

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