UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 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 21, 2008


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 21, 2008, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2008. 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 21, 2008.
 

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 21, 2008 Nordson Corporation
 
 		  
 		  
 
  By:   /s/ Gregory A. Thaxton
 
Gregory A. Thaxton
  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 May 21, 2008.





 
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