Kester Solder bought Gardner in 1995. Here's the info from their website:
http://www.kester.com/backgr.htm

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hinners, Hans - LYPME [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 1:41 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] Seeking Gardner Solder Company, Chicago Ill. USA
>
> Hello Technetters,
>
> I am looking for a phone number/contact info for Gardner Solder Company.
>
> Anybody know if they are still in/went out of business?
>
> I have tried Directory Assistance for Chicago - no luck and dogpile (my
> first time).
>
> The information I have is 13 years old.
>
> Hans
>
> Air Force Material Command - We keep them flying!
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> Hans M. Hinners                                 WR-ALC/LYPME Bldg. 640
> Materials Engineer                                      380 Second Street,
> Suite 104
> Manufacturing Eng. Sec.                         Robins AFB GA 31098-1638
> 912-926-1970 (Voice) 468 - 1970 (DSN)   912-926-7974 (Fax)
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