Nordson (NDSN) 8-K Nordson Corporation Reports Fiscal Year 2011 Second Quarter Results with All Time Records for Sales, Operating Profit, Net Income and Diluted EPS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549FORM 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):  May 19, 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 May 19, 2011, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its results of operations for the second 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 May 19, 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:	May 19, 2011	Nordson Corporation
		By:	/s/ Gregory A. Thaxton
			Gregory A. Thaxton
			Vice President, Chief Financial
			Officer

Form 8-K
Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number
99.1	Press release of Nordson Corporation dated as of May 19, 2011.