Changing the World Through Materials Science

Turning ordinary materials into extraordinary solutions

Our scientists, application engineers, and technical support experts work closely with each customer to create tailored solutions that boost yields, enhance satisfaction, reduce defects, and drive revenue growth.

Our history of success is rooted in exceptional product quality, advanced research and development, comprehensive customer service, and a broad product range that ensures the lowest cost of ownership.

The Indium Way

In addition to our exceptional products and services, Indium Corporation® owes much of its success to the company’s unique culture, which we refer to as THE INDIUM WAY. This mantra represents our ongoing commitment to changing the world through materials science.

Respect

We respect our customers, understand their commitments and challenges, and are dedicated to supporting their success. We respect our employees, fostering a culture of community that values each unique individual. We respect our business partners, treating them as we wish to be treated. And we respect our environment, promoting sustainable practices to protect our natural resources.

Appreciation

We value each other in ways both big and small, expressing gratitude for our customers’ trust in our team. We recognize those who strive to excel and we celebrate the hard work that drives us toward our shared goals.

Achievement

We promote achievement at all levels. We recognize that our company must be financially strong to maintain the independence needed to succeed in any endeavor. We celebrate the grand results of major efforts and are equally inspired by every milestone along the way. We achieve by learning, teaching, creating, producing, inventing, and resolving. Our collective efforts enable us to reach goals that exceed our competition.

Impact

Indium Corporation® drives innovation in materials science, delivering custom-engineered solutions that enhance performance and reliability across the electronics, semiconductor, and thermal management industries. With a commitment to quality, customer collaboration, and sustainable practices, we empower our customers to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Our initiatives promote ethical conduct, environmental sustainability, community engagement, and workforce well-being through programs like the Indium Corporation and Macartney Family Foundation.

Indium Corporation is committed to giving back to communities around the world through volunteer efforts, event sponsorships, and fostering sustainable development.

We support local talent through partnerships with schools, colleges, and community organizations, providing students with internships, job shadowing, mentoring, and educational events like STEM fairs and career days.

Indium Corporation champions eco-friendly manufacturing practices while adhering to environmental, social, and governance standards to support global sustainability goals.

Awards

Corporate Milestones

1934

Founded

Indium Corporation (originally known as The Indium Corporation of America) is founded at 805 Watson Place in Utica, New York. Murray is named President, J. Robert Dyer Jr. is named Vice President, and Gray is named the company’s technical director.

Portrait of Dyer Jr.

1938

Indium-Treated Bearings

Dyer Jr. develops the process technology and plates the first indium-treated aircraft engine bearing.

1952

Solder Preforms

Indium Corporation develops a commercially viable process for manufacturing precision solder performs, enabling the mass production of alloy-junction transistors.

1959

Printed Circuit Boards

The United States Patent Office issues a patent for “Printing Circuits and Method of Soldering the Same.” This invention offers improvements to the process of soldering to printed circuit boards.

Four glass vials lie on their sides, spilling different colored powders: ivory, pale green, white, and bright red, against a dark background.

1960s

Compounds

Indium Corporation develops indium inorganic compounds, including indium oxide, indium-tin oxide, indium chloride, and indium hydroxide.

A gloved hand holding an open green container of solder paste

1977

Solder Pastes

Indium Corporation begins the development of solder pastes.

1990

Europe

Indium Corporation of Europe is founded.

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1991

InFORMS®

The United States Patent Office issues a patent for “Method of Forming a Gasket of Indium and Braid.” This patent describes a method of manufacturing a reinforced gasket material known as InFORMS®.

A building with a sign reading "Indium Corporation of America, Asia-Pacific Operations" on the front.

1995

Asia-Pacific

Indium Corporation’s Asia-Pacific operation is commissioned in Singapore.

1998

NC-SMQ92J

Indium Corporation introduces NC-SMQ92J. This revolutionizes the industry, quickly becoming a world-leading solder paste.

2006

Chicago

Indium Corporation’s Chicago manufacturing operations is commissioned.

2007

Expansion

Indium Corporation’s Asia-Pacific manufacturing facility expansion project is completed.

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2008

Korea

Operations commence at Indium Corporation’s Cheongju, South Korea facility.

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2009

TIMs

A patent is granted for Heat-Spring® thermal interfaces materials technology.

2010

Halogen-Free

Indium Corporation introduces its Indium 8.9HF Halogen-Free Solder Paste.

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2014

Ultra-Low

Indium Corporation introduces its Ultra-Low residue No-Clean semiconductor grade fluxes.

Indium office in Penang, Malaysia

2014

Penang

Indium Corporation opens a new tech hub in Penang, Malaysia.

2019-2020

Global Growth

The headquarters relocates to a larger facility at 301 Woods Park Dr., Clinton, New York, with additional expansion in Penang, Malaysia; Chennai, India; Suzhou, China; Singapore; and Clinton, NY, USA.

2021

Durafuse® LT

Indium Corporation introduces its revolutionary, high-reliability solder paste, Durafuse® LT, to the market.

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2024

Celebrating 90 Years

Indium Corporation celebrates 90 years and reaches a new benchmark with more than 1,400 employees globally.

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Introducing Our Materials Science Experts

Learn more about the dedicated team of scientists, engineers, and technical support experts who are here to provide you with custom solutions.

Take your career to the next level by joining our global network of innovative professionals. Experience a workplace culture rooted in respect, appreciation, and passion that drives our success as a team.

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Facilities

We have established facilities in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, each supported by strong international sales and support teams, along with exceptional channel partners.