CapstanAG Acquired by Nordson Precision Agriculture

Nordson Precision Agriculture recently acquired CapstanAG, a leading U.S. agriculture technology company based in Topeka, KS. CapstanAG is known for its SwathPRO Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology, which improved the efficiency of liquid distribution through nozzle-by-nozzle control for the agriculture spraying industry. The company’s advanced solutions significantly improve application effectiveness in row crops, orchards, seeding operations and aerial sprayers.

“The acquisition of CapstanAG represents a strategic step in our growth journey,” said Daniel Neves, vice president of Nordson Precision Agriculture. “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.”

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