Key facts
- Nordson Precision Agriculture acquired CapstanAG.
- CapstanAG is known for its pulse width modulation (PWM) technology.
- The acquisition aims to strengthen Nordson's fluid-management solutions.
- Nordson Precision Agriculture also acquired Italian company ARAG in 2023.
Nordson Precision Agriculture, a U.S. company with distributors in Canada, has acquired CapstanAG, an agriculture technology firm based in Topeka, Kansas. CapstanAG is recognized for its pioneering work in pulse width modulation (PWM) technology, which enhances the efficiency of liquid distribution in agricultural spraying through nozzle-by-nozzle control. Nordson Precision Agriculture, a manufacturer of smart fluid components, agricultural spraying systems, seeding systems, weed control platforms, and fertilizer spreaders, views this acquisition as a strategic move to bolster its portfolio of fluid-management solutions and expand its footprint in the North American market. This integration is expected to provide customers with access to cutting-edge technologies and global infrastructure, building upon Nordson's previous acquisition of Italian company ARAG in 2023, which also added sprayer implements to its offerings. Both companies emphasize a shared vision, aligned capabilities, and customer-centric cultures as key to their combined future success.