Nordson Special Report
NORDSON  SPECIAL  REPORT
Raw Material Prices and Shortages - Impact and Solutions

Issue

Raw materials shortages and escalating energy costs impact the price and availability of hot melt adhesives.

Crude Oil Prices chart

Contributing Global Factors

·  Rising prices for crude oil and natural gas

·  Higher transportation costs

·  Increased demand from competing markets

·  Destruction from hurricanes Katrina and Rita

·  Manufacturers declaring force majeure

·  No new manufacturing capacity available



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Effect

Increased demand and interrupted supplies have left the entire supply chain in a bind. Your immediate response might be to cut costs by purchasing alternative adhesive formulations or cheaper equipment parts. Buyer beware! The hidden costs of substitutions may off-set any perceived savings.

Let Nordson help you select the best parts and adhesive to keep your systems running at peak performance.     

The Hidden Costs of Substitutions

·  More maintenance

·  Higher parts consumption

·  Increased pop-opens

·  Reduced line productivity

·  Detrimental effects on equipment

·  Compromised packaging aesthetics

Solutions

Don’t let supply constraints negatively affect your bottom-line! As your partner, Nordson can provide you with better solutions to help manage the recent industry changes.

PMMI-certified trainers are available for on-site training classes on adhesive selection, product usage, and preventive maintenance to maximize the flexibility and performance of installed equipment. Keep reading for six simple ways to help your customers reduce their adhesive usage.

Questions, comments?
Our customer support team can put you in touch with your local sales specialist. Contact the Customer Support Center toll free at 1-888-667-3766.


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Cut Your Adhesive Consumption

·  Pattern controls and filters optimize deposition
    to limit waste

·  Smaller, precision nozzles reduce adhesive
    consumption

·  Closed systems diminish adhesive contamination
    and charring

·  Automated fill systems only add adhesive to
    meet current needs.

·  Stitch patterns decrease overall adhesive usage

·  Replace old equipment, such as wheel pots, with
    newer, more efficient technology

 


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