Nordson said its board appointed Christopher L. Mapes as a director, effective January 16, 2024, to the class whose term expires at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, and as a member of the Audit Committee.

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   Nordson said its board appointed Christopher L. Mapes as a director, effective January 16, 2024, to the class whose term expires at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, and as a member of the Audit Committee.

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   The company said Mr. Mapes retired as president and chief executive officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings in December 2023 and is now Executive Chairman of Lincoln Electric. It also said he serves as a director of The Timken Company and AO Smith Corporation.

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   Nordson said Mr. Mapes, as a non-employee director, will receive an equity retainer of $165,000 and a cash retainer of $90,000, prorated for fiscal 2024. The board has determined he is independent under Nasdaq listing standards, the company said.

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   The company said it announced Mr. Mapes' appointment in a press release on January 16, 2024. It said the appointment brings the total number of directors to nine, following the recent departure of director Mary Puma.

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