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                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 25, 2006

                               NORDSON CORPORATION
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                                      OHIO
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         (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

         0-7977                                        34-0590250
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(Commission file number)                    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

                       28601 Clemens Road, Westlake, Ohio
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                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                                      44145
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                                   (Zip Code)

                                 (440) 892-1580
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 25, 2006, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its
results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2006. A copy is attached
as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

   d.)     Exhibits

  99.1     Press release of Nordson Corporation dated May 25, 2006.

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                                    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 25, 2006                          Nordson Corporation

                                             By: /s/ Peter S. Hellman
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                                                 President, Chief Financial and
                                                 Administrative Officer

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                                    Form 8-K
                                  Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number
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99.1        Press release of Nordson Corporation dated as of May 25, 2006.

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