Expansion Opportunity IE Corp is actively expanding its Illinois and Centralia facilities with over 108,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 60 new jobs, signaling a growing demand for automation, control systems, and integrated manufacturing solutions that can support plant modernization and scale.

Apprenticeship & Talent The company is developing apprenticeship and workforce training programs in partnership with local colleges and workforce agencies, presenting an opportunity to offer turnkey training solutions, on-site automation demos, and skill-building services to support hiring and productivity.

University Collaboration Active internship partnerships with Utah State University Eastern indicate a willingness to engage early-career engineers, suggesting potential for co-op programs, student-led pilots, and sponsorship opportunities around new automation projects.

Made in USA Strength A strong emphasis on USA-made products and a debt-free, self-funded growth model can be leveraged to position premium, domestically sourced automation solutions to customers prioritizing local supply chains, regulatory compliance, and quick lead times.

Mid-Market Target With 51-200 employees and annual revenue in the 10–25 million range, IE Corp sits in a mid-market niche; identify customers in similar scale across manufacturing sectors needing turnkey automation, process controls, and electrical support as potential new clients or partners.