Nordson Corporation said on 23 October 2026 that it had completed the acquisition of Contrinex, a Swiss manufacturer of sensors for factory automation, in a deal its filing values at about US$168m on an enterprise value basis.
Why Nordson Corporation is buying Contrinex Holding SA
Nordson said Contrinex's sensors complement its test and inspection portfolio, bringing technology for harsh environments and miniature precision positioning, and increase its exposure to industrial automation. It plans to apply its NBS Next growth framework and sell Contrinex products across its global customer base, and described the deal as progress on its Nordson Ascend Strategy.
Deal terms and financing
Nordson London Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired all of Contrinex Holding SA from Annette Heimlicher under a share purchase agreement dated 23 October 2026, with completion on the same day. The enterprise value was about US$168m; financing was not disclosed.
Market context
Contrinex, headquartered in Corminboeuf in the canton of Fribourg, makes inductive position sensors, photoelectric position sensors and smart measurement sensors with integrated logic. It generates about US$50m in annual revenue and employs nearly 500 people, and will be integrated into Nordson's Advanced Technology Solutions segment.
