Company Milestones
1963 - IEC was started by James (Jim) Stone in Montreal with MICA (Copper Clad Laminate).
1966 - IEC was incorporated on March 17th, in Canada.
1970 - Brought on the Dynachem product line which is now Eternal Dry Film and still a flagship product for IEC.
1980 - Significant company growth in line with the high tech industry that IEC was able to capitalize on and achieve a solid foundation and attain market competitiveness.
1992 -Jim Stone retired, IEC purchased by Shawn Stone and partners.
1998 - IEC USA was founded by Shawn Stone and Chuck Williams, with the first product line Morton Electronic Materials (DOW).
2001 - PCB manufacturing migration to China was a dramatic industry shift requiring IEC to adjust to new realities of a significantly smaller market and customer base.
2002 - IEC USA opens Santa Clara laminate conversion and warehouse facility.
2009 - IEC USA expands Santa Clara warehouse and laminate conversion facility.
2012 - IEC acquired Intermountain Circuit Supply in Phoenix, Arizona and opened the Phoenix Distribution Center.
2014 - IEC invested in moving the IT platform to the cloud, updating the ERP system, implementing process improvements and recruiting and training highly qualified personnel to support growth.
2015 - Chicago Distribution Center opened to service Copper Clad Laminate business.
2016 - IEC celebrates 50 year milestone at various events in the US and Canada.
2019 - Rogers Corporation adds IEC as their North American distribution channel .
2019 - RBP Chemical Technology adds IEC as their North American distribution channel.
2021 - Pennsylvania Distribution Center opened to service chemical & dry film customers in Eastern United States.
2022 - Laguna Hills, California hub opened to service chemical & dry film customers in Southern California area.