EMSNOW Executive Interview: Patrick Freytag, CEO Creation Technologies

EMSNOW spends time with Patrick Freytag, who assumed the role of President and CEO at Creation Technologies at the start of 2025. Patrick joked about his bad timing as he joined Creation Technologies as CFO in 2019 right before Covid hit and then moved into the CEO role hours before the tariff disruption. However, he commented that ‘right into the frying pan’ is a business climate in which he thrives.

The discussion centers around this top 50 EMS’ laser focused go-to-market strategy, which Patrick explains is to solve the complex manufacturing problems of aerospace/defense, medtech, and tech enabled industrial customers. This is a consistent theme for the company throughout its history that has gained momentum in the last 6 years through strategic acquisitions, and a relentless focus on customer ‘intimacy’. Patrick describes Creation Technologies’ expertise in program management as having a level of engagement not often seen in practice in EMS companies that have fewer resources and competencies, especially in supply chain. He reveals more about Creation’s unique approach and his views about current industry challenges in this thoughtful interview.

About Creation Technologies

Creation Technologies (www.creationtech.com) provides total electronics product lifecycle solutions, including turnkey design, rapid prototyping, manufacturing and fulfillment to its customers around the world. As a leading electronics design and manufacturing provider, it keeps its focus on providing the best service and value in the EMS industry. Founded in 1991, the company of 3100 people operates 13 manufacturing locations in the USA, Canada, Mexico and China. Its OEM customers are in the Aerospace & Defense, Medical, and Tech Industrial markets.