March 16th, 2020
COVID-19
Dear Valued Colleagues, Customers, Supply Partners & Friends,
We know that with the daily developments concerning the COVID-19 virus, social and economic environments, globally, are in a state of flux.
Both, IEC USA & Canada, are dedicated to working through this situation with our complete dedication, to both make sure our customers and our supply partners are met with our very best performance; to continue the supply chain with minimal to no disruptions, and to keep our Employees and Customers served with the best practices concerning their health and personal interactions. As such, we have developed an internal plan to ensure that we have minimum in house staff, with rotating in-office and in-warehouse, minimizing in-person meetings, and adhering to the restrictions laid out by each customers/suppliers’ facilities.
Continuous supply during this difficult time is our mission! Any questions, issues or concerns, pleasefeel free to contact me directly.
Kind Regards,
Shawn Stone
International Electronic Components Inc./IEC USA
November 5, 2019
International Electronic Components (IEC) Adds to its Rogers Product Offerings
In July 2019, Rogers Corporation Advanced Connectivity Solutions (ACS) transitioned the following product families to our new distribution channel partner International Electronic Components (IEC).
- RO3000® Laminates
- RO4000® Laminates
- 3001 Bonding Film
- RO4400™ Series Bondply
- Kappa™ 438 Laminates
Effective December 2, 2019, ACS will transition the following additional product families to IEC for distribution in North America and Canada.
- AD Series® Laminates
- TC Series® Laminates
- CLTE Series® Materials
- CuClad 6250 Bonding Film
- CuClad® & IsoClad® Series Laminates
- CuClad 6700 Bonding Film
- DiClad® Series Laminates
Items under specific price contracts as well as product families not listed above will continue to be made available through your existing sales channel. These families are:
- RT/duroid® 5000 and 6000 Laminates
- TMM® Laminates
- 2929 Bondply
- XtremeSpeed™ RO1200™ Laminates
- COOLSPAN® (TECA)
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your Sales Engineer or Customer Service Representative.
November 1st, 2019
RBP Appoints IEC Exclusive Distributor in North America for PCB Materials.
RBP Chemical Technology (RBP), located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has named International Electronic Components (IEC) as its exclusive distributor for PCB materials in North America.
Mark Kannenberg, CEO of RBP, said "our new strategic alliance with IEC fits well with our capabilities as surface chemical experts to realign our portfolio and better match our strengths to the needs of our North American PCB companies. Fabricators will now have one single source of contact for sales and service, complemented by RBP's existing sales and technical service personnel, making a truly dynamic and focused team".
Shawn Stone, President of IEC, stated, "It’s been a long-time strategic goal for us to become a complete and exclusive North American distributor for PCB materials. This move, along with our recent alliance with Eternal Technology Corporation, Rogers Corporation and Kodak, will enhance our customers’ experience and expectations. We are really excited to add RBP's technology across a wide range of processes that will enhance their stature as the leading surface technology experts - we can't wait to get started".
About RBP Chemical Technology
Founded in 1954, RBP Chemical Technology designs, manufactures and distributes its surface chemistry for electronics, medical and printing applications in its 48,000 sq. ft. headquarters plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as well as in Chennai, India, and with approved partners in the U.S., South Korea and Thailand. RBP is certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
About International Electronic Components
IEC has served for over 50 years the PCB, chemical milling, and various electronics markets. IEC was founded in 1966 by Jim Stone to meet the needs of the emerging printed circuit board industry in Canada. In 1993, Shawn Stone took the reins of IEC from his father and continues to invest and grow the corporation. In 1998, Shawn and Chuck Williams, General Manager/Partner IEC USA, founded IEC USA to continue the growth of IEC into the United States. Its 50-year reputation for excellence has made IEC a leading supplier of circuit board chemicals, copper clad laminates, and equipment to the North American electronics and chemical milling market.
June 7th, 2019
Rogers Corporation’s Advanced Connectivity Solutions Business Adds North American Distribution Channel
Partnership enhances Rogers’ ability to service RF and low-loss PCB customers
Chandler, Arizona, June 7, 2019: Rogers Corporation’s (NYSE:ROG) Advanced Connectivity Solutions (ACS) business unit announced today the introduction of a new distribution channel with the addition of International Electronic Components (IEC) to their sales and service team in the United States and Canada. ACS provides global customers with market-leading high performance and high reliability RF material solutions.
IEC comes with over 53 years of sales and service experience in PCB processing and materials distribution. Rogers ACS’ continued expansion in the United States, combined with IEC’s extensive experience and distribution network, will provide the highest level of support to customers.
Rogers and IEC, working closely as a team, will provide both sales and onsite service/support to PCB manufacturing customers throughout the United States and Canada.
IEC President Shawn Stone commented, “We are thrilled to be working with Rogers Corporation and their RO3000® and RO4000® product lines. Their material technology offering is leading edge and will go a long way in helping our customers excel in producing RF and low loss PCB’s. Our local team will ensure our clients receive market leading materials, along with world class service and support.”
Ron Bader, Rogers General Manager of High Reliability Solutions, noted, “I am pleased IEC and Rogers were able to form this relationship that focuses on enhancing our ability to service our customers in North America through improved service and local support.”
About Rogers Corporation
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a global leader in engineered materials to power, protect, and connect our world. With more than 180 years of materials science experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable the company’s growth drivers-- advanced connectivity and advanced mobility applications, as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers delivers Power Electronics Solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, e-Mobility and renewable energy; Elastomeric Material Solutions for sealing, vibration management and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel; and Advanced Connectivity Solutions for wireless infrastructure, automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide.
About International Electronic Components
International Electronic Components is based in Toronto Canada and Santa Clara California and provides North American coast to coast supply chain coverage with 7 stocking locations. Founded in 1966, IEC has grown to its present size by serving the needs of the printed circuit industry as a market leading distributor of specialty materials, chemistries and equipment. IEC is recognized as a market leader in the PCB industry through the strong partnerships forged with customers and suppliers, its dedication to service, the superior skills of the sales and service team and their manufacturing experience and expertise.
July 17th, 2017
IEC Announces Delivery of the A5 machine to Lazer-Tech
International Electronic Components Inc. (IEC) is pleased to announce Lazer-Tech’s purchase of ATG’s A5 machine. This premiere tester of printed circuit boards provides enhanced measurement and quality testing prior to distribution to customers through the use of a tension shuttle and top of the line testing capabilities.
“We’re looking forward to the improved speed and quality of our current testing capabilities that come with the addition of the A5,” says Jamie Armitage, President of Lazer-Tech. “It will help drive our competitive advantage in the marketplace by improving productivity as our business continues to shift toward high mix low-medium volume multi-layer orders. The addition of the A5 to our current test department will help Lazer-Tech continue to deliver a high-quality product to our customers with shorter lead-times.”
“We’re excited to see Lazer-Tech invest in the A5. It ensures the best productivity, most efficient operation, and best test quality and accuracy for printed circuit boards,” agrees Klaus Koziol of ATG, the manufacturer of the A5.
The A5 machine combines economic and affordable test systems with step motor drive technology to provide product testing that ensures the highest quality printed circuit board prior to distribution for assembly. The machine’s eight test heads and pneumatic tension shuttle allows for efficient and cost-effective testing of flexible and thin boards.
About IEC
International Electronic Components is the printed circuit board industry’s longest-serving distributor. With over fifty years in the PCB industry and extensive continent-wide customers, IEC prides itself on creating lasting partnerships to provide leading edge chemistry, imaging products, substrate materials, manufacturing and test equipment. IEC Canada and IEC USA have proven sales, service and supply chain network across North America.
About Lazer-Tech
Founded in 1968, Lazer-Tech’s vision and commitment to excellence and high quality products is supported largely by their truly customer-centric approach. Their focus on customer satisfaction combines proven reliability with advanced engineering and processes to ensure easy integration of their products with clients’ demanding applications. Lazer-Tech’s driving force continues to be their customers while adapting to the demanding advancements in technology where their focus is on higher layer counts up to 20 layers.
About ATG and the A5
ATG, an Xcerra company, is the leading supplier of electrical test solutions for the printed circuit board industry. Their mission is to provide reliable, cost-effective testing solutions to their clients.
May 23rd, 2017
IEC Announces WKK Product Distribution Agreement for North America
International Electronic Components Inc. (IEC) and Wong Kong King (WKK) are pleased to announce a distribution agreement for North America. IEC has been awarded the rights to service and sell Multiline products in Canada and eastern North America, in addition to selling Akila products across North America. This will broaden IEC’s current product offering.
For customers, access to these products provides an expanded North American offering of tier one equipment, products, and services from IEC. “We’re looking forward to extending our relationship with IEC and they have proven their ability to service and supply our mutual customers over many years,” states Hamed El-Abd, President and Executive Director of WKK Distribution.
“WKK Chairman Senta Wong met my late father, [IEC founder] Jim Stone in 1975, so we’ve had a relationship with WKK for over forty years,” says Shawn Stone, President of IEC. “We’re excited to start building the bridge between WKK products and the North American marketplace, and expand our offering of world class equipment and supplies.”
IEC is the printed circuit board industry’s longest serving distributor. With over fifty-one years in the PCB industry and extensive American and Canadian coverage, IEC prides itself on creating lasting partnerships to provide leading edge equipment, chemistry, copper clad laminates and imaging products.
For more information about IEC please contact Shawn Stone, President.
WKK Distribution Ltd. is the distribution and trading arm of Wong's Kong King International (Holdings) Ltd, a Hong Kong listed company. WKK Distribution is one of the largest distributors of capital equipment and materials in the world from PCB equipment, PCB assembly equipment, and back end packaging equipment, and has served the electronics industry for over 42 years.
April 11th, 2017 IEC Announces Expanded Sales and Service Partnership with ATG
International Electronic Components Inc. (IEC) and ATG are pleased to announce a partnership expansion. IEC has been awarded additional North American sales, service and distribution rights to ATG equipment in Illinois and Wisconsin.
For customers, the addition of these territories means an integrated North American service and supply network of tier one equipment, products, and services from IEC. “We’re looking forward to expanding our relationship with IEC - they have proven their ability to service and supply our customers over many years,” states Klaus Koziol, Vice President of Sales, Americas, Korea and South East Asia for ATG.
“We are currently serving Wisconsin and Illinois with other products and services and this will add to our growing portfolio for customers,” says Shawn Stone, President of IEC. “We’re excited to continue to grow the North American presence representing ATG and bringing world class equipment to existing and new customers.”
IEC is the printed circuit board industry’s longest serving distributor. With over fifty-one years in the PCB industry and extensive American and Canadian coverage, IEC prides itself on creating lasting partnerships to provide leading edge equipment, chemistry, copper clad laminates and imaging products. This expansion adds to legacy IEC ATG distribution territories in Northern California, the Pacific North West, Mountain States and Canada.
For more information about IEC please contact Shawn Stone, President.
ATG, a subsidiary of Xcerra, is the leading supplier of electrical test solutions for the printed circuit board industry. Their mission is to provide reliable, cost-effective testing solutions to their clients.
March 23, 2017
IEC Announces Sale of ATG’s A5 machine to Crest Circuits
International Electronic Components Inc. (IEC) is pleased to announce Crest Circuits’ purchase of ATG’s A5 machine. This premiere tester of printed circuit boards provides enhanced measurement and quality testing prior to distribution to customers through the use of a tension shuttle and top of the line testing capabilities.
“The new A5 testing machine from ATG will help us improve quality and drive competitive advantage in the market with enhanced quality circuit boards, delivered right the first time to customers” states Neema Amin from Crest Circuits.
“The A5 ensures best productivity, most efficient operation and best test quality and accuracy and we are excited that Crest Circuits has invested in their success” according to Klaus Koziol from ATG.
ATG’s A5 machine combines economic and affordable test systems with step motor drive technology to provide product testing that ensures the highest quality printed circuit board prior to distribution for assembly. The machine’s eight test heads and pneumatic tension shuttle allows for efficient and cost-effective testing of flexible and thin boards.
About IEC
International Electronic Components is the printed circuit board industry’s longest-serving distributor. With over fifty years in the PCB industry and extensive continent-wide customers, IEC prides itself on creating lasting partnerships to provide leading edge chemistry, imaging products, substrate materials, manufacturing and test equipment. IEC Canada and IEC USA have proven sales, service and supply chain network across North America.
For more information, please visit www.ieccan.com.
About Crest Circuits
Founded in 1978 and located in Markham, ON, Crest Circuits Inc. specializes in the production of double-sided and multilayered boards. They have built a reputation as a reliable, high-quality manufacturer of printed circuit boards. Crest is committed to continued best in class service through their investment and employment of innovative manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products for their customers.
For more information, please visit www.crestcircuit.com.
About ATG and the A5
ATG, an Xcerra company, is the leading supplier of electrical test solutions for the printed circuit board industry. Their mission is to provide reliable, cost-effective testing solutions to their clients.
For more information, please visit www.atg-lm.com
March 1st, 2017
IEC Announces Expanded Sales and Service Partnership with Kodak
International Electronic Components Inc. (IEC) and Kodak are pleased to announce a partnership expansion. IEC has been awarded additional North American sales, service and distribution rights to Kodak printed circuit board film and chemicals in the United States, including North East, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Texas. This expansion adds to our legacy territories in Northern California, the Pacific North West, Mountain States and Canada.
For customers, the addition of these territories means an integrated North American service and supply network of tier one products, equipment and services from IEC. This includes over fifty years of proven expertise on the part of IEC in sales, service and supply chain. For IEC, this helps to continue to evolve our North American footprint and solidify over twenty-five years of partnership between IEC and Kodak.
“We’re excited to build on our relationship with Kodak and bring world class products and services to new customers and territories,” says Shawn Stone, President of IEC. “We bring an integrated service offering to printed circuit board manufacturers in these territories with our industry-leading product and service offering.”
IEC, a leading sales and service provider of consumables used in the printed circuit board market, specializing in chemistry, dry films, copper clad laminates, prepreg materials and equipment. With conversion and warehousing facilities in Santa Clara, Chicago and Toronto, IEC is positioned to provide timely service and supply to these additional territories in partnership with Kodak. Flagship products distributed by IEC include Kodak Silver Film, Dow, Eternal and ITEQ for printed circuit board manufacturers.
“It’s exciting for us, too,” Tom Brennan of Kodak says. The company is a leading manufacturer of film developed exclusively for printed circuit board applications using advanced techniques developed by Kodak’s century of imaging experience. “We’re looking forward to expanding our relationship with IEC - they have proven their ability to service and supply our customers over many years.”
IEC would also like to extend its appreciation for the success and legacy support that Electronic Circuit Supply, Inc has provided customers over the years. We wish to thank Ron Krone and the late Marty Georgia for their service to the industry. They have been great colleagues and friends to our team at IEC.
Happy New Year 2017!!!
After a year of celebrations for IEC’s 50th anniversary with events in the US and Canada, we look forward to the year ahead and in anticipation of continued business growth in the North American market and finding new and innovative ways to continue to provide our customers with the right products and the right prices at the right time.
2016 was a very successful year for IEC, and we further invested in our supply chain expertise with the promotion of Blaine McLellan to Supply Chain Manager and new team members Mia Sun in our Toronto location. We relaunched our website and marketing programs, and expanded our North American footprint with the ITEQ product line to copper clad laminate customers.
Looking forward for 2017, we will participate in various industry events, with our President Shawn Stone participating in a panel session at the IPC Show in February in San Diego and other events planned over the year, including our Customer Appreciation Night. We will continue to expand our social media program launched in 2016.
In summary, we would like to thank our loyal customers, suppliers and colleagues for over 50 years of success. We are committed to ensuring our products and services offering will meet and exceed customer requirements for agility, flexibility and quality and we will continue to provide leading solutions to help our customers profitably grow business going forward.
2016
To celebrate their 50th anniversary milestone, IEC has launched a new website and created a company
LinkedIn
page. In addition, IEC has created two commemorative shield designs that celebrate the legacy of two important men who have come to symbolize what IEC represents. The first shield pays tribute to IEC founder, James Patterson Stone, (Jim) whose vision and inspiration started the business in 1966. The second shield celebrates long time employee, Randy Vicente, whose professionalism, knowledge and skills made IEC one of the most highly regarded companies in the industry.
“We are very proud of achieving the 50 year milestone,” says company president Shawn Stone. “It’s a testament to my father, Jim Stone, whose philosophy was simple: business is organized friendship. Our plan is to highlight that philosophy throughout the year as we celebrate the customers, suppliers and employees who helped us get here.”
Being successful in this market for 50 years is only possible with the expertise and dedication of IEC’s employees and its loyal customers. With a proven sales and service network as well as high level technical support capabilities, IEC envisions providing service for many more years to come.
