Nordson Corporation acquires Contrinex, expanding its industrial sensing and automation portfolio

Niederer Kraft Frey advised Nordson on the acquisition of 100 percent of Contrinex Holding SA, a global technology leader in high-performance sensors supporting factory automation and related solutions. The acquisition complements Nordson’s test and inspection portfolio, adding leading technology in harsh-environment and miniature precision-positioning application

Contrinex, headquartered in Corminboeuf, Switzerland, generates approximately USD 50 million in annual revenue. Its technology portfolio includes inductive position sensors, photoelectric position sensors, and smart measurement sensors with integrated logic. The acquisition increases Nordson’s exposure to attractive industrial automation trends, supported by the growing adoption of sensing technologies that enable factory automation, machine control, and smart manufacturing. Contrinex will be integrated into Nordson’s Advanced Technology Solutions segment.

Nordson Corporation is a NASDAQ listed innovative precision technology company that leverages a scalable growth framework through an entrepreneurial, division-led organization to deliver top tier growth with leading margins and returns.

The NKF team was led by Transactions partners Thomas Brönnimann and Philippe Weber, working with associates Manuel Hirlinger, Pascal Hodel and junior associates Sandja Kozina and Anna Niederer (all Transactions), associate Stephanie Brühlmann-Huchler (Employment), associate Lukas Poschung and junior associate Fabrizio Frener (both Antitrust/Competition).