Webcast Alert: Nordson Corporation Announces Webcast for Second-Quarter Fiscal 2005 Earni

Westlake, Ohio, - May 18, 2005 - /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq:NDSN) will release second-quarter fiscal year 2005 earnings on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 after the close of the market.

Nordson will host its quarterly webcast on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 as follows:

What:	Nordson Corporation Webcast for Second-Quarter Fiscal 2005 Earnings


When:	Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. EDT


Where:	http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=98680&eventID=1062191


How:	Broadcast live over the Internet. Log on to the Web site at the address above.


Contact:	Derrick Johnson, 440-414-5639, or e-mail: djohnson@nordson.com.

Interested investors who are not able to participate during the live Webcast can access the replay by visiting Nordson's Web site, www.nordson.com. The Webcast will be archived until June 8, 2005.

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 3,500 employees worldwide; direct operations and sales support offices in 30 countries.