Nordson : Appoints Scott J. Springer as Sales Director, Americas, for Polymer Processing Systems Product Line

WESTLAKE, OH, U.S.A., June 22, 2015: Scott J. Springer has joined Nordson Corporation as Sales Director, Americas, for the company's Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) products.

Mr. Springer will be in charge of sales in the Americas for underwater pelletizing and drying systems, flat extrusion and coating dies, melt filtration systems, gear pumps, melt valves, screws and barrels for extrusion and molding, and other melt processing components. These are sold under the Nordson BKG, Nordson EDI, Nordson Kreyenborg, and Nordson Xaloy brands. In addition, Mr. Springer will be responsible for technical support and customer service teams in the Americas for the Kreyenborg and Xaloy product lines.

"Scott brings more than 25 years of experience in sales and marketing management of engineered equipment, much of it focused on sophisticated components for process optimization and automation," said Steve Purcell, Vice President, Americas, for PPS products. "He will provide valuable leadership in the Nordson PPS mission of providing customers with comprehensive solutions for increasing productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing quality."

Prior to joining Nordson, Scott Springer was vice president of sales and marketing for the materials handling equipment manufacturer Schwing Bioset Inc. Previously he had held leadership positions in sales and marketing with Thermo Fisher Scientific, Banner Engineering Corp., and other producers of process components.

Mr. Springer received a BSc degree in electrical engineering from North Dakota University.

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Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures and markets differentiated products and systems used for the precision dispensing of adhesives, coatings, sealants, biomaterials, polymers, plastics and other materials, fluid management, test and inspection, UV curing and plasma surface treatment, all supported by application expertise and direct global sales and service. Nordson serves a wide variety of consumer non-durable, durable and technology end markets including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, construction, and general product assembly and finishing. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in more than 30 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at http://www.nordson.com, @Nordson_Corp, or www.facebook.com/nordson.

Nordson Polymer Processing Systems provides customers with engineered components to melt, homogenize, filter, meter, and give shape to plastic and fluid coating materials. Nordson Corporation leverages the collective plastics industry experience from a series of strategic acquisitions to offer a uniquely broad portfolio of industry-leading technologies. Nordson delivers a full range of precision melt stream products - from screws and barrels for extrusion and injection molding - to filtration systems, pumps, and valves - to the extrusion dies and pelletizing systems to meet the constantly evolving needs of the polymer industry.

Nordson Corporation provides customers with local technical sales, service and remanufacturing capabilities through sales organizations and regional manufacturing facilities in over 30 countries. To learn more visit us at http://www.nordsonpolymerprocessing.com.