DULUTH, Georgia - February 05, 2002

A new web site from Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), http://www.enordson.com/, provides OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and OEIs (original equipment integrators) reliable, 24-hour access to a wide range of communication, data and product ordering capabilities. Access to the site is granted to qualified OEMs and OEIs serving the packaging, product assembly, paper and paperboard converting and nonwovens industries.

Donald McLane, senior vice president, Nordson Corporation, says that the new site furthers the strong partnering relationships that exist between Nordson and original equipment manufacturers whose systems are used in adhesive and sealant dispensing applications. "As the leading supplier of hot melt equipment to OEMs, we consider it our responsibility to continually improve the value-added services we provide to machinery manufacturers ."

The new website allows users to access and download product manuals, product drawings, sales and service contacts, shipment notifications, corrective action requests, customer profile updates, policies, forms and more. The site provides order entry capability for more than 50,000 Nordson parts using an on-line catalog. Order status, quantity discounts and order history information can also be accessed online.

A log in and password are required to access the site. OEMs and OEIs can register for access on the http://www.enordson.com/ log-in page.

Nordson Corporation is the world's leading producer of precision dispensing equipment. Nordson systems apply adhesives, sealants and coatings to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations, helping customers meet quality, productivity and environmental targets. The company also manufactures technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson has direct operations in over 30 countries and nearly 4,000 employees worldwide.