Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-18309) pertaining to the Nordson Employees’ Savings Trust Plan of our report dated June 11, 2004 with respect to the financial statements and schedule of the Nordson Employees’ Savings Trust Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2003.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Cleveland, Ohio
June 22, 2004