Nordson Acquires CapstanAG, Expanding Precision Ag Division

The acquisition combines CapstanAG's innovative spraying technology with Nordson's ARAG product portfolio.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:28am

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A close-up photograph of a metallic agricultural spraying nozzle with a precision liquid flow control mechanism, resting on a clean, monochromatic background and dramatically lit to showcase the advanced engineering behind the technology.A precision spraying nozzle with advanced flow control technology, symbolizing the innovative agricultural solutions resulting from Nordson's acquisition of CapstanAG.Topeka Today

Nordson Corporation, a leading global diversified precision technology company, has announced the acquisition of CapstanAG, a U.S. agriculture technology company based in Topeka, Kansas. The move expands Nordson's Precision Agriculture division and combines CapstanAG's advanced Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) spraying technology with Nordson's existing ARAG product line.

Why it matters

The acquisition strengthens Nordson's position as a key player in the development of intelligent, sustainable, and precision-oriented agricultural technologies. By integrating CapstanAG's specialized expertise and solutions, Nordson can better serve customers worldwide with a more comprehensive and technologically advanced offering.

The details

CapstanAG is known for pioneering and revolutionizing the efficiency of liquid distribution through nozzle-by-nozzle control for the agriculture spraying industry. Its advanced solutions significantly improve application effectiveness and reduce waste in row crops, orchards, seeding operations, and aerial sprayers. The combination of CapstanAG and ARAG technologies will enable Nordson to serve customers with an even more comprehensive and technologically advanced portfolio.

  • Nordson announced the acquisition on April 4, 2026.

The players

Nordson Precision Agriculture

A division of Nordson Corporation, a leading global diversified precision technology company.

CapstanAG

A U.S. agriculture technology company based in Topeka, Kansas, known for its innovative Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) spraying technology.

Daniel Neves

Vice president of Nordson Precision Agriculture.

Jeff Grimm

Director of operations at CapstanAG.

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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 with Nordson's existing ARAG technology is expected to be completed in the coming months, enabling the combined company to serve customers with an even more comprehensive and technologically advanced offering.

The takeaway

This strategic acquisition strengthens Nordson's position as a leader in the development of innovative, sustainable, and precision-oriented agricultural technologies. By combining CapstanAG's specialized expertise and solutions with its own ARAG product line, Nordson can better support customers worldwide with cutting-edge fluid management and spraying technologies.