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Nordson Acquires Contrinex, Adding $50 Million in Annual Revenue and Expanding Industrial Automation Portfolio

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Nordson Corporation has completed the acquisition of Swiss industrial sensor manufacturer Contrinex.

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Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), a Westlake, Ohio-based precision technology company, has completed its acquisition of Contrinex , a Swiss manufacturer of industrial sensors, expanding its capabilities in factory automation, machine control and smart manufacturing. Contrinex, headquartered in Corminboeuf, Switzerland, generates approximately $50 million in annual revenue and employs nearly 500 people. The acquisition strengthens Nordson's Advanced Technology Solutions segment by adding sensing technologies designed for industrial automation applications, including harsh operating environments and miniature precision-positioning systems. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Contrinex develops and manufactures high-performance industrial sensors used to detect positions, measure distances and support automated manufacturing processes. Its product portfolio includes inductive position sensors, photoelectric position sensors and smart measurement sensors with integrated logic. These technologies are used in factory automation systems to monitor equipment, detect objects and provide positioning information for automated production processes. The acquisition complements Nordson's existing test and inspection technologies while expanding its presence in industrial sensing and control applications. "We are excited to welcome Contrinex's nearly 500 employees...

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Location
Corminboeuf, Fribourg, Switzerland

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  • ContrinexTargetcontrinex.com

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Ticker
NASDAQ:NDSN

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Detected
Oct 23, 2026
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