Nordson (NDSN) 8-K Nordson Corporation Reports Strongest Quarterly Results in Company History; Guides to Record Full-Year Performance

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):  August 20, 2012

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 August 20, 2012, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2012.  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 August 20, 2012.

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:	August 20, 2012		Nordson Corporation
		By:	/s/ Gregory A. Thaxton
			Gregory A. Thaxton
			Senior Vice President, Chief
			Financial Officer

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Form 8-K
Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number
99.1	Press release of Nordson Corporation dated as of August 20, 2012.

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