UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  August 18, 2011


  NORDSON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


  OHIO
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)


0-7977

 

34-0590250

(Commission file number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


  28601 Clemens Road, Westlake, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)
  44145
(Zip Code)
  (440) 892-1580
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 18, 2011, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2011.  A copy is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

  c.) Exhibits
 
99.1 Press release of Nordson Corporation dated August 18, 2011.



SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:

August 18, 2011

 

Nordson Corporation

 

 
 

 

 

By:

/s/ Gregory A. Thaxton

Gregory A. Thaxton

Vice President, Chief Financial

Officer

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Form 8-K
Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number

 

99.1

Press release of Nordson Corporation dated as of August 18, 2011.

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