CARLSBAD, CA - Nordson Corp. has received the Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction (CBAD) Award for Community Footprint (for profit) from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Carlsbad, California. The Community Footprint Award is given to the company that best demonstrates a commitment to a positive community legacy.
"Nordson was founded in the 1950s, and our founders believed that to be a successful company we have to give back to the communities where we work and live," said Sara Vaz, Community Relations Manager, Nordson Corp. "So, we give 5% of our profits to charity every year. In San Diego, we've given over a million dollars to local charities last year, and our employees volunteer thousands of hours at community organizations.