Asymtek Appoints New Regional Sales Managers in Korea, Singapore and Malaysia

Asymtek, a Nordson company (Nasdaq:NDSN) and leader in dispensing, conformal coating, and jetting technologies, announces the recent addition of Soo-Uk (Alex) Nam as Korea’s regional sales manager, and Henry Chang Hian Kwee as the regional sales manager for Southeast Asia. Both new hires ensure a strong applications and technical support network for customers in Korea and Southeast Asia.

In his new role as regional sales manager, Nam is responsible for the sales, service and applications engineering operations of Asymtek’s complete line of dispensing and conformal coating products. Applying his 15 years' experience in the electronics engineering and semiconductor equipment industries, Nam will also focus on market development, managing multi-national accounts, and overseeing the region’s distributor network. Nam received his Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Computer Science Engineering at Hongik University. He reports to H.S. Kim, Asymtek Korea’s senior regional sales manager.

Chang brings over 19 years of extensive working experience in semiconductor engineering and capital equipment sales, most recently at Semiconductor Technologies and Instruments (STI). He is responsible for the sales, service and applications operations in Singapore and Malaysia. Like Nam, Chang’s priority as regional sales manager is to identify new business opportunities that help customers achieve their dispensing goals. Chang earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and received a Masters of Business Administration--with honors--at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Chang reports to N.S. Ng, Southeast Asia business manager for Asymtek.

"We are fortunate to have Alex and Henry representing Asymtek. Their in-depth knowledge of dispensing technology in the electronics market and experience in the territory are invaluable,” stated Glen Gibbs, general manager, Asymtek Asia Pacific. "They clearly understand the needs of our customers and the future direction of the industry.”

About Asymtek

Asymtek^®, a world leader in automated fluid dispensing, conformal coating, and jetting technologies, designs and manufactures a full line of dispensing and coating systems, supported by a global applications and service network. Recognized for its innovative equipment and excellent service, Asymtek continues to offer advanced applications for a range of industries. These include semiconductor packaging, printed circuit board assembly, LEDs, flat panel display assembly, automotive, medical/biotech product assembly, and other precision assembly processes. Founded in 1983 and acquired in 1996 as a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation Asymtek is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company. Asymtek has received numerous awards including Intel’s prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement award for five years in a row: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. For more information, visit www.asymtek.com.

About Nordson

Nordson Corporation is one of the world’s leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that applies adhesives, sealants, and coatings to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations. The company also manufactures equipment used in the testing and inspection of electronic components as well as technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson has more than 4,100 employees worldwide, and direct operations and sales support offices in 32 countries. For more information, visit www.nordson.com.