Company milestones
From one laminate product line in Montreal in 1963 to a coast-to-coast distribution network.
- 1963
IEC was started by James (Jim) Stone in Montreal with MICA copper clad laminate.
- 1966
IEC was incorporated in Canada on March 17th.
- 1970
Brought on the Dynachem product line, now Eternal dry film and still a flagship product for IEC.
- 1975
Expanded from the original Montreal office and warehouse on Rue de la Montagne to Toronto.
- 1980
Significant growth in line with the high-tech industry, giving IEC a solid foundation and real market competitiveness.
- 1992
Jim Stone retired. IEC was purchased by Shawn Stone and partners.
- 1998
IEC USA was founded by Shawn Stone and Chuck Williams, with Morton Electronic Materials (Dow) as its first product line.
- 2001
PCB manufacturing migrated to China, a dramatic industry shift that required IEC to adjust to a significantly smaller market and customer base.
- 2002
IEC USA opened its Santa Clara laminate conversion and warehouse facility.
- 2009
IEC USA expanded the Santa Clara warehouse and laminate conversion facility.
- 2012
IEC acquired Intermountain Circuit Supply in Phoenix, Arizona and opened the Phoenix Distribution Center.
- 2014
IEC moved its IT platform to the cloud, updated its ERP system, implemented process improvements and recruited and trained highly qualified personnel to support growth.
- 2015
The Chicago Distribution Center opened to service the copper clad laminate business.
- 2016
IEC celebrated its 50-year milestone at events in the US and Canada.
- 2019
Rogers Corporation and RBP Chemical Technology each added IEC as their North American distribution channel.
- 2021
The Pennsylvania Distribution Center opened to service chemical and dry film customers in the Eastern United States.
- 2022
The Laguna Hills, California hub opened to service chemical and dry film customers in Southern California.