Nordson Acquires CapstanAG, Expanding Precision Ag Division

The acquisition will combine CapstanAG's innovative spraying technology with Nordson's existing ARAG product line.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:26am

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A close-up, high-contrast photograph of a sleek, silver agricultural spraying nozzle with precision PWM technology, representing the advanced fluid-management solutions that will result from the integration of CapstanAG and Nordson's ARAG technology.The acquisition of CapstanAG's innovative spraying technology will enhance Nordson's precision agriculture offerings, enabling more efficient and sustainable liquid distribution for farmers.Topeka Today

Nordson Corporation, a leading global diversified precision technology company, has announced the acquisition of CapstanAG, a U.S.-based agriculture technology company known for its pioneering Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology that improves liquid distribution efficiency and reduces waste in agricultural spraying applications.

Why it matters

The integration of CapstanAG's specialized expertise and technology with Nordson's existing ARAG portfolio will enable the company to provide a more comprehensive and technologically advanced offering to customers in the North American agricultural industry, strengthening Nordson's position as a key player in the development of intelligent, sustainable, and precision-oriented agricultural technologies.

The details

CapstanAG, based in Topeka, Kansas, is recognized for its advanced solutions that significantly improve application effectiveness and reduce waste in row crops, orchards, seeding operations, and aerial sprayers. By combining CapstanAG's technology with its existing ARAG product line, Nordson Precision Agriculture will be able to offer a broader range of fluid-management solutions to customers worldwide.

  • Nordson announced the acquisition of CapstanAG on April 4, 2026.

The players

Nordson Corporation

A leading global diversified precision technology company that has acquired CapstanAG to expand its Precision Agriculture division.

CapstanAG

A U.S.-based agriculture technology company known for its innovative Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology that improves liquid distribution efficiency and reduces waste in agricultural spraying applications.

Daniel Neves

The vice president of Nordson Precision Agriculture, who stated that the acquisition of CapstanAG represents a strategic step in Nordson's growth journey and will strengthen the company's portfolio of fluid-management solutions.

Jeff Grimm

The director of operations at CapstanAG, who said that the combination of CapstanAG and ARAG will be beneficial to customers and employees by providing access to global infrastructure and world-class components and manufacturing capabilities.

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What they’re saying

“The acquisition of CapstanAG represents a strategic step in our growth journey. CapstanAG strengthens our portfolio of fluid-management solutions and increases our presence in the North American market, further expanding our ability to support customers with cutting-edge technologies.”

— Daniel Neves, Vice President of Nordson Precision Agriculture

“The combination of CapstanAG and ARAG will be beneficial to our customers and employees by having access to global infrastructure. In addition, access to world-class components and manufacturing capabilities will allow us to better serve our customers.”

— Jeff Grimm, Director of Operations at CapstanAG

What’s next

The integration of CapstanAG's technology and expertise with Nordson's existing ARAG product line is expected to enable the company to provide a more comprehensive and technologically advanced offering to customers in the North American agricultural industry.

The takeaway

This acquisition strengthens Nordson's position as a key player in the development of intelligent, sustainable, and precision-oriented agricultural technologies, as the company looks to expand its global footprint and serve customers with an even more comprehensive and technologically advanced portfolio of fluid-management solutions.