EFD(R) Announces New Auger Valve System

EFD, Inc., a Nordson company, announces the Auger Valve System.

Auger Valves are available in:

-- Brush and brushless motor configurations

-- Fixed head version for lines and stripes

-- Sliding head / footed tip assemblies to compensate for surface
planarity irregularities and provide consistent dispense gap
height for micro-deposits

-- Micro-adjust foot usable with disposable tips. Adjustable for
both standoff height and foot position.

-- 8-pitch and 16-pitch auger assemblies

Additionally:

-- ValveMate(TM) Controller that regulates the feed pressure,
dispense time and auger speed

-- Ultra(R) Dispensing Tip Kit for maximum fluid control

-- Optional Ultra(R) TT, XYZ Dispensing Robot is available as a
tabletop solution

-- EFD's SolderPlus(R) pre-filled solder syringe barrels or
cartridges.

By combining screw-feed principles with precise time and
dispensing controls, the auger valve system provides accurate,
repeatable deposits of thick, particle filled fluids. Additionally,
the system offers precise control of very small deposits with the use
of a sliding head for machine over-travel and micro-adjustable gap
control featuring a contacting foot.

The Auger Valves are designed to be used with the ValveMate
Controller (for brush style motors only) or the Ultra TT Dispensing
Robot (for all auger series valve control). During operation, air
pressure is applied to the syringe and the particle-filled fluid moves
into the path of the auger. As the auger rotates the material moves
along the threads and out to the dispensing tips. The ValveMate
Controller regulates the feed pressure so that there is enough
pressure to keep the valve primed with material without forcing it
past the auger while controlling the dispense time and the auger
speed.

"The system is designed to make precise, repeatable deposits of
particle-filled materials, solder pastes, silver epoxies and thermal
greases," states Peter Lambert, President of EFD. "The fast, tool-free
release of wetted fluid path components, combined with the adjustable
foot design makes this a unique and user friendly system."

EFD's new Auger Valve System is available through their worldwide
network operating in over 30 countries. For more information, contact
EFD at 800-556-3484, +1-401-434-1680 or visit www.efd-inc.com

EFD, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson Corporation,
(NASDAQ:NDSN) the world's leading producer of precision dispensing
equipment. Nordson and EFD systems apply adhesives, sealants and other
assembly fluids to a broad range of consumer and industrial products
during manufacturing operations, helping customers meet quality and
productivity targets.

Except for historical information and comparisons contained
herein, statements included in this release may constitute
"forward-looking statements," as defined by The Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of
risks, uncertainties and other factors, as discussed in the company's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that could cause
actual results to differ.