Nordson Corp. recently announced that Masaru Uchida has been named president of Nordson K.K. (Japan). Uchida joined Nordson K.K. in May 2008 as director for Headquarters Administration, with responsibility for finance, information systems, human resources and general affairs. He assumed additional responsibilities as Representative Director in July 2010.

“Nordson provides precision technology solutions that combine product and technology development with direct sales and service to various industries such as food, beverage, electronics, construction, transportation, pharmaceutical, medical equipment and hygiene,” Uchida said. “We are always ready to serve local market needs with our state-of-the-art system solutions in adhesive dispensing, industrial coating and advanced technology. In addition, we provide customers with direct and ongoing support to ensure optimal and sustainable operations after the installation of our products. And, because of our global capabilities, we can also support our customers as they expand their business outside of Japan.”

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