ITASCA, IL � September 2008 � Kester announces its participation in the Solder Alloy Task Group to be held during the IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition in Schaumburg, IL.
Taking place from 1:30-3 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2008, the Task Group will be headed by Kester's David Scheiner and will focus on gathering new information for revision C of J-STD-006, Requirements for Electronic Grade Solder Alloys and Fluxed and Non-Fluxed Solid Solders for Electronic Soldering Applications.
For more information about the Task Group or Kester's full line of products and services, contact Kester by phone at (+1) 847-297-1600 or 800-2-KESTER (53-7837), by fax at (+1) 847- 699-5548, or by e-mail at customerservice@kester.com. Kester's Web site may be found at http://www.kester.com.
Founded in 1899, Kester is a world-renowned supplier of solder and related materials and services to the electronics assembly, micro-component, and industrial soldering markets. Kester is known for high quality, advanced technology and superior technical support. With headquarters in Itasca, IL, Kester has additional manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Singapore, Germany, Japan, Brazil, Taiwan, Malaysia and China. Its worldwide manufacturing and technical capabilities provide the support required to serve major electronics manufacturing services providers and OEMs.