Founded in Amherst, Ohio, in 1954 by brothers Eric and Evan Nord, Nordson Corporation makes precision manufacturing equipment for dispensing, coating and inspection. Its systems help manufacturers control processes ranging from adhesive bonding to industrial measurement, with a notable role in electric-vehicle battery production: Nordson says it invented the first hot-melt application for mobile battery packs more than 30 years ago. The company now operates in more than 35 countries, while its Measurement & Control Solutions division remains headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.
Nordson CorporationFrom hot-melt adhesive dispensing for electric-vehicle batteries to inspection and coating equipment, Nordson Corporation manufactures precision technology for critical industrial production. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company draws on more than 60 years of expertise and operates across a global portfolio of specialized divisions. Its Product Assembly division is especially known for dispensing systems used in automotive assembly, solar modules and other manufactured goods, including a battery-pack application it pioneered more than 30 years ago.WESTLAKE, OH
ThreeBond International, IncFrom its North American headquarters in Cincinnati, ThreeBond International manufactures industrial adhesives, sealants and coatings, including custom dispensing solutions for manufacturers. The company’s roots reach back more than 60 years to founder Osamu Ukumori’s effort to prevent leaks and waste, while its U.S. division—established in 1997—now handles sales and manufacturing across the United States, Mexico and Canada. ThreeBond applies that heritage to demanding automotive, electric-vehicle and medical-device applications, including microencapsulated coatings made at its Ohio facility.WEST CHESTER, OH
Hot Melt Technologies, IncSince its founding in Rochester, Michigan, in 1981, Hot Melt Technologies has focused exclusively on hot melt applications, growing steadily without mergers or acquisitions. The U.S. manufacturer serves industrial customers worldwide with equipment tailored to adhesive dispensing challenges, backed by a factory repair center and process lab.CINCINNATI, OH
Electrolock IncFounded as a small Ohio business in 1957, Electrolock manufactures custom electrical and thermal insulation solutions for high-voltage equipment, batteries, wire and cable. Its engineers combine materials design, converting, and analytical and high-voltage testing to develop insulation that fits demanding applications, including protection against thermal runaway in electric-vehicle batteries. Electrolock operates from Ohio and South Carolina and serves customers worldwide.HIRAM, OH