Nordson Wins 2007 Innovation Award at International Converting Exhibition
DULUTH, Ga., May 10 -- Nordson Corporation was presented with the 2007 ICE Innovation Award for Coating and Laminating products at the fifth International Converting Exhibition (ICE) in Munich, Germany, for its FS200 Rotating Drum Melter.
The FS200 Drum Melter minimizes adhesive loss and reduces disposal costs by up to 10 percent compared to conventional drum melters. Employing a unique design, the FS200 inverts 55-gallon (200 liter) drums 180 degrees to melt and pump adhesive, virtually eliminating the "cookie" of adhesive commonly left at the bottom of the drum.
In addition to processing over 99 percent of the entire adhesive in the bulk containers the FS200 has a melt rate up to 20 percent faster than conventional bulk melters. A PROFIBUS interface allows easy integration into existing manufacturing operations.
The FS200 Drum Melter used in a wide variety of industries including converting, coating and laminating, diaper, adult incontinence and feminine care product manufacturing and general assembly operations.
The bi-annual ICE trade show took place March 27-29, 2007 and serves the interest of the converting community as Europe's only independent, stand- alone, dedicated converting exhibition and technical congress. ICE draws over 270 exhibitor companies and attendees from over 54 countries worldwide. The panel of judges for the ICE Innovation awards included Lutz Jacob (ExxonMobil/Afera Association), Otto Plassman (INEOS Cologne/TAPPI) and Nora Hermann (C2 Deutschland magazine editor).
"We are pleased to receive such a prestigious award for the FS200 Drum Melter," states Georg Gillesen, sales manager, European Coating and Converting who received the award for Nordson Corporation. This product is unmatched in its efficiency to process hot melts and reduce operational costs. This is an excellent example of Nordson innovation and is evidence of our corporate commitment to provide our customers with Innovation, Service and Choice."
For more information about Nordson FS200 Drum Melters 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.
FCMN Contact: dgrgetic@nordson.com
Source: Nordson Corporation
CONTACT:
Dave Grgetic,
+1-770-497-3715,
dgrgetic@nordson.com, or
Georg Gillesen,
+49 (211) 9205 0,
ggillesen@nordson.com,
both of Nordson Corporation
Web site: http://www.nordson.com/
