October 10, 2014 - Nordson EFD signed Unicontrols, a manufacturer of small to medium size stainless steel tanks in Japan, as a distributor of Nordson EFD fluid management systems to Japanese companies and provide them with an even higher level of service. Major markets for equipment of both companies include electronics, automotive, and medical industries. According to Masaru Uchida, representative director of Nordson in Japan, "The combination of Nordson and Unicontrols' products, technologies, application expertise, and sales reach will provide a wide range of options and excellent support to customers."
Stable fluid reservoirs from Unicontrols paired with precision fluid dispensing systems from Nordson EFD will enable manufacturers to apply accurate, repeatable volumes of adhesives, lubricants, or other similar fluids. Applications range from large automotive assemblies to implantable medical devices and tiny electronic components. Benefits of controlled fluid application include greater profitability through higher yields, better quality, and lower production costs. As an acknowledged global leader in precision fluid dispensing, Nordson EFD has a worldwide network encompassing more than 40 countries, with a strong sales channel already operating in Japan.
The new partnership will significantly expand its local sales force to provide Japanese companies with an even higher level of service. Unicontrols, established in 1976, has been the leading company for providing small to medium sized stainless steel tanks with professional technology and knowledge. The company also owns a manufacturing plant that delivers high quality tanks at low cost. In addition, a network of offices in China, Taiwan, and Singapore are familiar with local laws. Their regional base and localized knowledge enables not only high quality tanks, but also support for customers with specific engineering needs.
About Nordson EFD
Nordson EFD designs and manufactures precision fluid dispensing systems for benchtop assembly processes and automated assembly lines. By enabling manufacturers to apply the same amount of adhesive, lubricant or other assembly fluid to every part, every time, EFD dispensing systems are helping companies in a wide variety of industries increase throughput, improve quality, and lower their production costs.
Other fluid management capabilities include high-quality syringe barrels and cartridges for packaging one- and two-component materials, along with a wide variety of fittings, couplers and connectors for controlling fluid flow in medical, biopharmaceutical and industrial environments.The company is also a leading formulator of specialty solder pastes for dispensing and printing applications in the electronics industry.