Contrinex Joins Nordson Corporation, Strengthening Opportunities in Industrial Sensing and Automation
Corminboeuf, Switzerland – October 23, 2026 – Contrinex, a global technology leader in high-performance sensors for factory automation, today announced that it has been acquired by Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), an innovative precision technology company headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, United States. Contrinex will become part of Nordson’s Advanced Technology Solutions segment.
“Joining Nordson marks an exciting new chapter for Contrinex. Our priority is to build on the engineering excellence, innovative sensing solutions, and close customer relationships that have shaped our success. With Nordson’s global reach and support for continued investment, we aim to scale our innovative technologies to more customers worldwide” said Annette Heimlicher, CEO of Contrinex.
Contrinex’s expertise in harsh-environment sensing and miniature precision-positioning applications broadens Nordson’s offering for factory automation and control solutions. Nordson’s global sales infrastructure and NBS Next growth framework will support Contrinex’s commercialization opportunities, operational excellence, and scalable growth. “We are excited to welcome Contrinex’s nearly 500 employees into the Nordson family. Their differentiated sensor technology complements our test and inspection portfolio, particularly our growth focus on factory automation and control solutions,” said Srini Subramanian, executive vice president, Nordson Advanced Technology Solutions.
About Contrinex
Contrinex is a global technology leader in high-performance sensors primarily used in factory automation. Headquartered in Corminboeuf, Switzerland, the company specializes in sensing technologies for demanding industrial environments and miniature precision-positioning applications. Its portfolio includes inductive position sensors, photoelectric position sensors, and smart measurement sensors with integrated logic.
About Nordson Corporation
Nordson Corporation is an innovative precision technology company that leverages a scalable growth framework through an entrepreneurial, division-led organization to deliver top tier growth with leading margins and returns. The Company’s direct sales model and applications expertise serve global customers through a wide variety of critical applications. Its diverse end market exposure includes consumer non-durable, medical, electronics and industrial end markets. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, United States, the Company has operations and support offices in over 35 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com or www.linkedin.com/company/nordson-corporation.
