October 2023 CHamber Business of the Month: IEG Plastics

Starting with 3 machines and a small tool shop, IEG Plastics was founded in 2004 with a vision to supply customers with high quality plastic injection molds. Initially, the company started supplying customers with plastic injection molds that were built offshore and then brought back to the United States for production. In addition, IEG chrome plated parts out of Korea, China and Taiwan. This practice gave the company a chance to diversify their services and ultimately open their Bellefontaine injection molding facility in 2015, located at 223 Lock and Load Drive. This was done in an effort to re-shore work and to better support their customer base.
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Selecting the Bellefontaine location was a strategic decision for IEG. After sitting down with community leaders and discussing many options, the local support and the promising manufacturing labor pool made Logan County a favorable choice for the company. Jim Moore, Owner, boasts about what a great team and staff he is privileged to have. This can be attributed to the fact that the team “lives and dies by their core values.” Those core values are: Positive Thinking is Powerful Thinking; Lock & Load; Individual Commitment to the Group Effect; Do the Right Thing; Aim for the Highest Peak. IEG’s experienced team of professionals operates on the Traction Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). This EOS is built around accountability, both to the team members at IEG and to their customers. Using the tools and key components of Traction (Vision, Data, Process, Traction, Issues & People) fuels IEG’s business approach of providing customers with top notch service, impeccable quality, and unparalleled partnership with clients.

Currently, IEG produces on 12 machines and has expansion plans that are expected to be completed in the next few years. Their plastic injection molded products primarily support the automotive and powersports industries. In addition to injection molded parts, they also provide tool building and 3D blue light scanning and assembly. These products and services enable them to be considered a full-service facility. One of the most interesting things that IEG produces are high tech, key safety component parts, such as some of those found in seat belts, airbags, and steering wheels – and the team is proud to know their products help save lives every day.

Not only does the IEG team strive to exceed expectations in their business, but they also focus on being positive community members. They actively share their time and talents in support of causes to help improve and bring measurable change to the community. IEG has been a Chamber member since shortly after opening their Bellefontaine location. They believe their Chamber membership is beneficial in many ways, but especially in the areas of networking and keeping up to date on what’s happening around Logan County. This greatly affects the company, as IEG thrives on word of mouth.

Recently, Honda certified IEG Plastics with Tier 1 status. It is no question that their turnkey business practices are one of the top reasons for their continued success and growth. Their ability to tackle complex projects is what makes them a leader in the mold design and mold making industry. When you partner with IEG, you are getting the best quality product due to their state-of-the-art precision equipment and experienced team of professionals.

The continuous success and expansion also brings along the need for more employees. IEG Plastics is currently hiring for Production Associates, as well as a Process Technician, Process Engineer and Tool Room Associate. You can find more information on their website: https://ieg-llc.com/career/, where you can also find their core values and some key descriptions of a quality employee. You can find more information about IEG products on their website, as well as on Facebook.

Please join us in congratulating IEG Plastics on being the Logan County Chamber of Commerce October 2023 Business of the Month!