TAH Industries Introduces New u-TAH(R) Nano(TM) Applicator System to Simplify Handling and Dispensing of Two-component Dental and Medical Materials

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J.--(EON:Enhanced Online News)--TAH Industries, a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), has announced the u-TAH^®Nano^TM system, the world’s first single-use packaging and applicator system to utilize the mechanical, ergonomic, and economic benefits of standard single-component dispensers for mixing and applying two-component adhesives, pastes and other dental and medical materials in clinical applications.

“US demand for medical and dental adhesives and sealants will rise 7.6 percent annually through 2011 driven by continuing new product development and increasing acceptance in surgical and consumer settings.”

According to the Freedonia Group, “US demand for medical and dental adhesives and sealants will rise 7.6 percent annually through 2011 driven by continuing new product development and increasing acceptance in surgical and consumer settings.”

Potential applications for the new u-TAH^®Nano^TM system include packaging, mixing and applying a wide range of two-component materials, including:

Self-cure and dual-cure dental materials
Surgical sealants and adhesives
Audiology impression materials
Orthopedic cements

The new u-TAH^®Nano^TM system offers dental and medical practitioners the following benefits over other two-component packaging/applicator systems:

Superior ergonomic and mechanical advantages over conventional dual-barrel syringes and cartridges
Single-use for added convenience and minimal risk of patient-to-patient cross-contamination
Accurate 1:1 dispense ratio and consistent mixing of the two-component materials with included static mixer
Compatible with industry standard dispensers
Currently available in 1 ml size; additional sizes will be released soon.

TAH Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson Corporation. The company is a leading manufacturer of motionless mixer dispensing systems for two-component adhesives and sealants. TAH Industries specializes in the design and production of disposable plastic mixers and cartridge dispensing systems, meter mix dispense valves and accessories. Their products are used in the dental, construction, automotive, life science, food, DIY, marine and aerospace industries.

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 30 countries.