Nordson buys Swiss sensor maker Contrinex for about $168 million

Nordson has bought Contrinex, a Swiss maker of industrial position sensors, for an enterprise value of about $168 million, according to an 8-K filing on Friday.

A Nordson subsidiary, Nordson London Limited, purchased all of Contrinex Holding SA's shares from its owner, Annette Heimlicher, under an agreement signed and completed on Oct. 23, the filing said.

What Nordson is buying

Contrinex makes inductive and photoelectric position sensors and smart measurement sensors with built-in logic, used in harsh environments and miniature precision positioning. The company has nearly 500 employees, according to Nordson's press release.

Nordson said the deal adds to its test and inspection business and supports its push into factory automation and control.

"This acquisition signifies further progress on our Nordson Ascend Strategy to achieve top-tier growth through differentiated technologies with leading margins and returns," said Srini Subramanian, executive vice president of Nordson Advanced Technology Solutions.

By the numbers

• Enterprise value: about $168 million
• Employees: nearly 500
• Closed: Oct. 23, 2026

Sources

1. Nordson Corporation, Form 8-K with Exhibit 99.1 filed Oct. 23, 2026, accession 0000072331-26-000063

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