James W. Schmitkons receives elite honor for 30 year career of innovation
Westlake, Ohio, USA – June 7, 2011 - Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) has inducted James W. Schmitkons into its Distinguished Fellowship of Inventors, an elite honor recognizing the role of innovation in the company’s success and previously bestowed on only six other individuals in Nordson’s history.
“Innovation is built into the DNA of Nordson and continues to be a differentiator and competitive advantage for us in the marketplace,” said Nordson President and CEO Michael F. Hilton at the event honoring Schmitkons and other Nordson inventors. “I am pleased to honor Jim and all Nordson innovators who help us to deliver solutions and real value to our customers every day.” For video of the event, please link to http://youtu.be/4kiKbf0bXuM
Schmitkon retired in 2009 after a 30 year career in Nordson’s research and development group and its industrial UV curing business. He earned 28 U.S. patents covering many commercially successful products in the company’s adhesive dispensing and UV curing product lines. Many of his inventions continue to be an important part of Nordson’s product portfolio today including the FoamMelt adhesive dispenser and the Coolwave UV lamp head. He holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in engineering from the University of Wisconsin and Le Tourneau College respectively. In addition to his engineering excellence, he is remembered by colleagues for his tenacity in problem solving, calmness under pressure, and mentoring of others.
Membership in Nordson’s Distinguished Fellowship of Inventors in an honor given to an individual inventor who has made important contributions to the company’s patented technology resulting in commercially successful products. The other six members of the Fellowship include: Eric Nord, a co-founder of Nordson Corporation; Sam Rosen and Don Hastings, who made significant advances in electrostatic spray gun technology in Nordson’s early years; Al Rood, who put Nordson at the forefront of airless spray technology; Dr. Walter Cobbs, Nordson’s first head of research and development; and Gerald Crum, whose inventions established Nordson’s powder coating business.
Nordson Corporation is one of the world’s leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that applies adhesives, sealants, liquid and powder coatings and other materials to a broad range of consumer and industrial products. The company also manufactures equipment used in the testing and inspection of electronic components as well as technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson has direct operations and sales support offices in more than 30 countries. Visit Nordson at www.nordson.com, www.twitter.com/Nordson_Corp, and www.facebook.com/Nordson.
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