International Electronics Exchange

What International Electronics Exchange does

International Electronic Components (IEC) is the longest-serving distributor to the North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry, operating continuously since 1966 from its Canadian headquarters in Toronto. The company distributes a three-part product portfolio to PCB manufacturers: laminate materials (Rogers Corporation, Taiwan Union Technology Corporation, ITEQ), consumables (Eternal dry film photoresist, RBP Chemical Technology surface chemistry, Kodak PCB film, and a range of specialty chemicals), and equipment (ATG Luther & Maelzer flying probe testers, Nordson MARCH plasma systems, Pluritec fabrication equipment, Echo Graphic film processors, Lauffer multilayer presses, ASS-Luippold automation, and SUSS MicroTec inkjet printing). IEC pairs this product portfolio with technical services including process optimization for PTH metallization, ENIG/ENEPIG plating, plasma treatment, imaging, and equipment audits.

IEC operates nine stocking locations across Canada and the United States (Toronto, Santa Clara, Laguna Hills, Norristown, Elk Grove Village, Phoenix, Denver, Logan, Portland) and serves horizontal customer segments including rigid, rigid-flex, and flex PCB manufacturers; RF/low-loss PCB manufacturers; aerospace and defense certified PCB shops; and medical electronics manufacturers. The company holds exclusive North American distribution rights for several flagship global brands and maintains partnerships exceeding 25 years with suppliers such as Kodak, ATG, and Eternal.

IEC is privately held by the Stone family, with Shawn Stone (son of founder Jim Stone) serving as President since 1998 and majority owner. The US operations are run as a partnership with Chuck Williams, who co-founded IEC USA in 1998. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of consumables and equipment plus professional services revenue from technical support, with quote-based B2B pricing and no public pricing disclosures. The company's go-to-market combines direct regional account management, event-driven demand generation at IPC APEX EXPO, and earned media coverage through industry publications such as I-Connect007.

Name

International Electronics Exchange

Legal name

International Electronic Components Inc.

Website

https://ieccan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Electronic Components is the longest-serving North American distributor to the PCB industry, supplying laminate materials, consumables, equipment, and technical services to PCB manufacturers across Canada and the United States through nine stocking locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PCB Manufacturing Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Materials & Laminates (Copper Clad, Prepreg, Cores) (HDAHAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial PCB & Substrate Components (Bare PCBs, rigid-flex, ceramic substrates, thick-film) (IMAGAJAM)

Keywords

• PCB consumables distribution
• Printed circuit board materials
• PCB manufacturing equipment
• PCB technical services
• Laminate materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consumables Distribution: IEC distributes consumable products including dry film photoresist, chemicals, imaging products, and specialty materials to PCB manufacturers across North America.
2. Equipment Distribution: Sale and distribution of manufacturing and test equipment including flying probe test systems, plasma treatment systems, lamination equipment, and automation solutions.
3. Technical Services: IEC provides technical support services including manufacturing process optimization, installations, troubleshooting, and equipment audits for PCB manufacturing customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International Electronic Components (IEC) is the longest-serving distributor to the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry in North America, distributing laminate materials (copper clad laminates, Rogers high-frequency laminates, TUC prepregs), PCB manufacturing consumables (Eternal dry film photoresist, RBP chemicals, Kodak PCB film, surface chemistry, etchants, cleaning chemicals), and PCB manufacturing and test equipment (ATG flying probe testers, Nordson MARCH plasma systems, Pluritec drilling/routing equipment, Echo Graphic film processors, automation systems). The company supplements distribution with technical services including manufacturing process optimization, installations, troubleshooting, and equipment audits.

Product overview

International Electronic Components (IEC) is the longest-serving distributor to the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry in North America, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into three core offerings: Consumables (including Eternal dry film, RBP chemicals, Kodak film, and various specialty chemicals), Equipment (ATG flying probe test systems, Nordson MARCH plasma systems, Pluritec fabrication equipment, and other manufacturing equipment), and Services (manufacturing process optimization and technical support). IEC distributes leading brand products including Rogers Corporation laminates, Taiwan Union Technology Corporation materials, and represents equipment suppliers ASS-Luippold, DIS, Dynachem, Lauffer, Nordson March, Pluritec, Sigma Mecer, and SUSS MicroTec. The company provides coast-to-coast supply chain coverage across North America with 9 stocking locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laminate Materials Distribution of copper clad laminates and substrate materials for PCB manufacturing, including Rogers Corporation high-frequency laminates (RO3000, RO4000, AD, TC, CLTE Series), Taiwan Union Technology Corporation laminates and prepregs, and ITEQ materials. Sold to PCB manufacturers in North America.
• PCB Manufacturing Consumables Wide range of PCB manufacturing consumables distributed to PCB manufacturers, including Eternal dry film photoresist (world's largest supplier), RBP surface chemistry products, Kodak PCB film and chemicals, DURA-TECH specialty chemicals, Filsol filters, MTH emulsion protective film, ORC UV exposing equipment, Phibro-Tech etchants, Qualitek soldering products, Stouffer exposure evaluation products, and Tekena cleaning materials.
• PCB Manufacturing and Test Equipment Distribution of PCB manufacturing and testing equipment to PCB manufacturers, including ATG Luther & Maelzer flying probe test systems (A5, A5NEO, A7, A7aPro), Nordson MARCH plasma cleaning systems (ModVIA, MaxVIA), Echo Graphic film processors, Pluritec X-ray drilling and routing equipment, Lauffer Pressen multilayer presses, DIS pinless registration systems, Dynachem lamination systems, CEMCO Quicksilver vertical leveling systems, Sigma-Mecer copper recycling systems, and SUSS MicroTec JETxSM and PiXDRO inkjet printing systems for soldermask.
• Technical Services and Manufacturing Process Optimization Technical and consulting services for PCB manufacturers, including manufacturing process optimization (installations, process reviews, troubleshooting), advanced technology optimization across PTH metallization, ENIG/ENEPIG plating, primary imaging, technical assessments, and multi-layer lamination, plus equipment audits providing baseline conditions and diagnostic reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Longest-serving distributor in North American PCB industry for over 50 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• SUSS MicroTec Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2023New supply partnership bringing JETxSM and PiXDRO inkjet printing technology for soldermask printing process to the PCB marketplace. SUSS MicroTec provides innovative equipment for streamlined PCB manufacturing.
• ASS-LuippoldcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2022Exclusive North American representation agreement for automation machines including DI/LDI/AOI robotic systems, vertical electroplating robotics, and load/unloader stations for PCB production lines.
• Taiwan Union Technology Corporation (TUC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2022Exclusive North American distribution partnership for laminate and prepreg materials. TUC specializes in high speed, low loss, and halogen-free materials with stocking locations in Santa Clara, Chicago, Norristown, and Toronto.
• RBP Chemical TechnologyflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2019RBP Chemical Technology appointed IEC as exclusive North American distributor for PCB materials. RBP designs and manufactures surface chemistry for electronics applications, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Rogers CorporationflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2019Rogers Corporation Advanced Connectivity Solutions appointed IEC as North American distribution channel partner for RO3000, RO4000 laminates, and additional product families. IEC provides local sales and service support for RF and low-loss PCB customers.
• Eternal Materials Co.flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Eternal is the world's largest Dry Film Resist and Dry Film Soldermask manufacturer. IEC serves as long-standing distribution partner with access to Eternal's Virginia-based coating, slitting, and packaging facility.
• ATG Luther & Maelzer GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 8 years of partnership with Germany's leading supplier of electrical testing solutions for the PCB industry. IEC distributes ATG flying probe test systems throughout North America.
• KodakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIEC has over 25 years of partnership with Kodak for distribution of printed circuit board film and chemicals across expanded North American territories.
• Nordson MARCHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for plasma cleaning and surface treatment equipment. Nordson MARCH (formerly Nordson Electronics Solutions) is a global leader in plasma technology for PCB manufacturing.
• PluritecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment supplier for X-ray drilling, routing, and wet process applications. Co-exhibits with IEC at IPC APEX EXPO.
• Sigma-MecerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of closed-loop copper recycling systems that enable water reuse in PCB etching processes. Co-exhibits with IEC at industry events.
• DynachemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line since 1970 (now Eternal Dry Film) - a flagship product for IEC representing over 50 years of this product relationship.
• Lauffer PressenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultilayer press equipment for PCB manufacturing distributed in Canada.
• Echo GraphicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFilm processors for PCB and non-destructive testing industries distributed in USA and Canada.
• DIS TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPinless multilayer registration systems with automatic-optical registration.
• WKK DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution agreement for Multiline products in Canada and eastern North America, plus Akila products across North America.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Avnet: Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with broad product lines and embedded solutions — competes with IEC indirectly for some customers and represents a potential channel for IEC's principals if they consolidate distribution.
• Mouser Electronics: Mouser is a major catalog/online electronic components distributor serving design engineers and small-batch buyers — adjacent distribution model with overlapping supplier brands but different customer focus than IEC's PCB manufacturer accounts.
• Future Electronics: Future Electronics is a global broad-line electronic components distributor with significant North American operations — comparable distribution model at much larger scale, with overlapping customer base in OEM and contract manufacturing.
• TTI Inc. TTI is one of the largest authorized electronic component distributors globally (passives, connectors, electromechanical) — broader portfolio than IEC but overlapping on distribution channel role and mil/aero customer focus.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Digi-Key is one of the largest electronic component distributors globally, with broad product breadth and a leading e-commerce platform — represents the digital/direct distribution model that specialty distributors like IEC must complement rather than compete with directly.

Direct peers

• Powell Electronics: Powell Electronics is a specialty electronic components and PCB interconnect distributor serving mil/aero and industrial customers, overlapping with IEC's high-reliability customer segments in aerospace/defense PCB manufacturing.
• Heilind Electronics: Heilind is a leading authorized distributor of electronic components (connectors, relays, switches) with strong aerospace/defense exposure — comparable to IEC in serving niche high-reliability segments through value-added distribution.
• Insulectro: Insulectro is the closest direct peer to IEC — a North American distributor of PCB materials, laminates (DuPont, Isola), and chemistry serving the same PCB fabricator customer base with a similar value-added distribution model.
• Master Electronics: Master Electronics is an authorized distributor of electronic components and accessories serving industrial customers — overlapping in distribution model, target customer profile, and breadth of supplier relationships.

Others

• RBP Chemical Technology: RBP Chemical Technology is one of IEC's flagship suppliers (IEC holds exclusive NA distribution rights) — included as a related industry participant representing the supplier side of the value chain IEC operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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