Photo Chemical Machining Institute
IEC is a member of the Photo Chemical Machining Institute.
About IEC
Driving reliability and performance in the North American printed circuit board industry for over 50 years.
The industry's longest-serving distributor
International Electronic Components (IEC) has been driving reliability and performance in the North American printed circuit board (PCB) industry for over 50 years by providing quality consumables, equipment and services.
As the industry's longest-serving distributor, we have established lasting partnerships with companies such as Dow, Eternal, Kodak and Rogers Corporation, and together provide leading-edge chemistry, imaging products, substrate materials, and manufacturing and test equipment. IEC's technical support is second to none.
With locations across the continent, IEC can ensure responsive delivery that keeps your business running. Our history has shaped who we are today, and our commitment to excellence, and to you, our customer, continues to grow as we strive to remain industry leaders.
Our founder
Jim filled the need for a company offering locally sourced materials, chemistry and equipment.Jim Stone, founder of IEC, 1966
IEC was founded in 1966 by Jim Stone to meet the needs of the emerging printed circuit board industry in Canada. Jim had been working in purchasing for a large military end user and became increasingly frustrated by the lack of a local source for circuit board supplies and equipment. Determined to change that, he built a company offering locally sourced materials, chemistry and equipment.
IEC quickly established itself as a leader in the PCB industry through strong partnerships with customers and suppliers, its dedication to service, the superior skills of its sales and service team, and their manufacturing experience and expertise. The original office and warehouse were located at 2055 Rue de la Montagne in Montreal, Quebec, and the company expanded to Toronto in 1975.
In 1998, Shawn Stone and Chuck Williams founded IEC USA to continue IEC's growth into the United States. Its reputation for excellence, built over more than 50 years, has made IEC a leading supplier of printed circuit board chemicals, copper clad laminates and equipment to the North American market.
Industry memberships
IEC is a proud member of the associations that set standards for our industry.
IPC
IEC is a member of IPC, helping our customers build better electronics.
Printed Circuit Board Association of America
A consortium of U.S.-based companies that support U.S. domestic production of printed circuit boards.