Kester, An ITW Company Employee Directory
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
Kester, An ITW Company, is a global supplier of assembly materials for the electronic assembly, component and microelectronic markets, offering products such as traditional soldering chemicals, bar and wire solder, and solder pastes, along with related attachment materials. The company serves a worldwide customer base and operates facilities in North America, Germany, and China. Kester holds ISO-14001 and ISO-9001 certifications, reflecting commitments to environmental management and quality. Founded in 1899 as the Chicago Solder Company, the business established manufacturing sites in Singapore (1969) and Germany (1972) to support global markets, and in 2019 it was acquired by Element Solutions Inc. The workforce is reported to be between 201 and 500 employees, and the company's website is https://kester.com.