Kester Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1899

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

Kester General Information

Description

Manufacturer of soldering materials and assembly products intended for electronics assembly, semiconductor, and automotive industries worldwide. The company offers solder wire, liquid solder flux, solder paste, tacky solder flux, preforms, and bar solder while providing advanced materials and technical support.

Contact Information

Website
www.kester.com
Formerly Known As
Kester Solder, Chicago Solder Company
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 109 Corporate Boulevard
  • South Plainfield, NJ 07080
  • United States
Primary Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Other Industries
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Electrical Equipment
Parent Company
Element Solutions
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • 109 Corporate Boulevard
  • South Plainfield, NJ 07080
  • United States

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Kester Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Kester Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of soldering materials and assembly products intended for electronics assembly, semiconductor, and automoti
Specialty Chemicals
South Plainfield, NJ

Broadview, IL
 
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Kester Competitors (1)

One of Kester’s competitors is Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Broadview, IL.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers Corporate Backed or Acquired Broadview, IL
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Kester Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Kester FAQs

  • When was Kester founded?

    Kester was founded in 1899.

  • Where is Kester headquartered?

    Kester is headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ.

  • What industry is Kester in?

    Kester’s primary industry is Specialty Chemicals.

  • Is Kester a private or public company?

    Kester is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Kester?

    The current valuation of Kester is .

  • What is Kester’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Kester is .

  • Who are Kester’s investors?

    American Capital, Illinois Tool Works, LGT European Capital, and Northrop Grumman have invested in Kester.

  • Who are Kester’s competitors?

    Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers is a competitor of Kester.

  • When was Kester acquired?

    Kester was acquired on 02-Dec-2019.

  • Who acquired Kester?

    Kester was acquired by Element Solutions.

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