IEC

What IEC does

IEC Corp. is an electronic design and manufacturing services (EMS) company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Medina, Ohio. The company delivers end-to-end electronic control solutions spanning hardware design (schematic capture and PCB layout using Cadence Allegro Capture, Cadence Allegro PCB Editor, and Altium Designer), embedded firmware development (Embedded C with RTOS and IoT-enabled implementations), and software design (C#), together with contract manufacturing of PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, plastic components, LCD displays, and sheet metal housings. Its customer base spans small start-up firms, niche-market suppliers, and large international manufacturing companies, with IEC positioning itself as capable of handling prototypes, short-run builds, and high-volume production on a single integrated footprint.

Operationally, IEC maintains a multi-country manufacturing footprint that includes its Medina, Ohio headquarters (used for quick-turn assembly), two China facilities in Shenzhen and Dongguan, and a Reynosa, Mexico site announced for 2020. Revenue is generated through two streams: hardware sales from contract manufacturing of electronic controller boards and related accessories, and professional services billed on a quote basis for design, engineering, and prototype work. The company uses a direct-sales go-to-market model targeting enterprise and mid-market buyers. No public ownership, investor, customer-logo, or revenue disclosures are available, and the entity presents as a privately held, independent operating company with limited external financial visibility.

Name

IEC

Legal name

IEC Corp.

Website

https://4iec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IEC Corp., founded in 1995 in Medina, Ohio, is a privately held electronics design and contract-manufacturing services firm delivering hardware design, embedded firmware, and PCB/wire-harness assembly for start-ups through large international manufacturers, with production facilities in the US, China, and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (3344), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672), Electronic Connectors (3678), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

Keywords

• Electronic manufacturing services
• PCB design
• Wire harness manufacturing
• Embedded firmware design
• Contract electronics manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Medina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electronic Manufacturing Services: Manufacturing of electronic controller boards in large quantities, supply of PCBs, wire harnesses, sheet metal assemblies, LCD displays, and other related accessories.
2. Design and Engineering Services: Research & development of new products, consultation of existing designs, schematic capture, PCB layout, firmware development, and prototype development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

IEC Corp. designs and manufactures electronic control solutions, providing end-to-end services from schematic capture, PCB layout, and embedded firmware development through high-volume production of PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, sheet metal housings, plastics, and LCD displays. The company operates quick turn-around assembly at its Medina, Ohio headquarters and runs higher-volume manufacturing in Shenzhen and Dongguan, China, with a planned Reynosa, Mexico facility, serving customers from prototype through large production orders.

Product overview

IEC Corp. is an electronics design and manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include Wire Harness Manufacturing (custom over-molded connectors), PCB Design (schematic capture, layout, and firmware development), Embedded Firmware Design, and Global Manufacturing across facilities in the USA, China, and Mexico. These are supported by Hardware Design services using Cadence Allegro and Altium Designer tools, Embedded Design (C code, RTOS, IoT), Software Design (C#), and Manufacturing Services including PCB Assembly, Wire Harness, Plastics, and Sheet Metal production. The company serves clients ranging from small startups to large international manufacturing companies, handling prototypes, small runs, and large orders with equal dedication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wire Harness Manufacturing Custom wire harness manufacturing services ranging from simple to complex designs, including custom over-molded connectors. Supplied as standalone production parts for OEMs and industrial customers.
• PCB Design Printed circuit board design services including schematic capture, PCB layout, and firmware development, executed in Cadence Allegro Capture, Cadence Allegro PCB Editor, and Altium Designer for customers needing custom electronic control boards.
• Embedded Firmware Design Expert design services in Embedded C programming for electronic control systems, including RTOS-based and IoT firmware implementations for OEM customers.
• Global Manufacturing Large-quantity manufacturing of electronic controller boards and related accessories (PCBs, wire harnesses, sheet metal assemblies, LCD displays) across facilities in the USA (Medina, Ohio), China (Shenzhen and Dongguan), and a planned Mexico (Reynosa) facility.
• PCB Assembly Printed circuit board assembly services for electronic controller boards, supporting customer product builds from prototype through volume production.
• Sheet Metal Manufacturing Sheet metal housing and parts manufacturing services for electronic assemblies, providing enclosures and structural components for OEM products.
• Plastics Manufacturing Plastic components manufacturing services for electronic assemblies, providing molded parts used in customer electronic products.
• Software Design Software design services including C# programming to support electronic control systems and customer product software needs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Creation Technologies: Mid-market EMS provider with in-house design, PCB assembly, and box-build services for industrial, medical, and aerospace customers. Directly comparable to IEC's design-plus-manufacturing model and mid-market customer focus.
• SigmaTron International: Small-cap US-based EMS company with manufacturing in the US, Mexico, and China and full assembly services including PCB, wire harness, and plastics. Closely matches IEC's geographic footprint and service portfolio.
• Kimball Electronics: EMS company serving industrial, medical, and automotive markets with engineering support and contract manufacturing. Comparable to IEC in its emphasis on long-lifecycle electronic assemblies and dedicated customer programs.
• Sparton Corporation: EMS provider with strong industrial and defense exposure offering PCB assembly, cable/harness, and integrated electronic systems. Matches IEC's mix of electronic controls design and harness/integration capabilities.
• IEC Electronics: US-based publicly traded EMS company providing PCB assembly, cable/harness, and box-build services to industrial and aerospace customers. Highly comparable service mix, customer type, and scale to IEC Corp.
• Benchmark Electronics: Mid-to-large EMS company with global manufacturing footprint and engineering/design services across industrial, medical, and aerospace. Comparable end markets and design-to-build delivery model.
• Plexus Corp: Mid-to-large EMS provider with strong engineering services and complex PCB assembly for regulated industrial, healthcare, and aerospace markets. Comparable design-plus-manufacturing positioning and quality-system requirements.

Broad incumbents

• Jabil: Global tier-1 EMS incumbent with massive scale, broad end-market exposure, and design services. Competes with IEC for industrial OEM work and represents the scale ceiling IEC would need to reach to capture tier-1 programs.
• Flex: Global tier-1 EMS with design, manufacturing, and supply-chain services across industrial, automotive, and consumer markets. Represents the broad-competitor benchmark for pricing and capability comparison.
• Sanmina: Global EMS incumbent with integrated design, PCB fabrication, and assembly across industrial, medical, and defense markets. Comparable end-market mix and full-stack offering, but at significantly larger scale than IEC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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