The Circuit – April 2026 Newsletter

News From Our CEO

A Strong Start to the Year

The first quarter of 2026 is already behind us. Across the business, we’re seeing good momentum. Teams are more aligned, execution is improving, and we’re continuing to build a stronger operational foundation. Living one of our core values of continuous improvement, there is still work to do, but we’re moving in the right direction.

Staying Focused On What Matters

As we wrapped up the first quarter, I’ve been thinking about what really sets Freedom apart. It comes down to this: when our customers have a problem, they trust us to solve it quickly and economically.

For our customers, downtime isn’t theoretical. When equipment goes down, operations are impacted immediately: lost time, lost revenue, and real pressure on the people responsible for keeping things running.

We have aligned our operations to that reality and our team has a clear understanding of that responsibility. We’re not just shipping parts, we’re helping our customers stay operational. That mindset shows up in how we diagnose issues, how quickly we respond, and how we follow through.

Ryan’s story this month is a great example. A failing component was slowing down a customer’s operation, and within hours our team had identified the issue, provided a solution, and shipped the part. By the next day, they were back up and running.

That’s the standard we’re setting and the expectations we need to continue to meet.

New Markets

In March, we attended the RFMA tradeshow which was our first time participating in the event and marks an exciting step as we continue to explore opportunities beyond petroleum.

The show was a great experience, giving us the chance to connect with industry professionals, build new relationships, and learn more about the evolving needs of the foodservice space. RFMA’s networking environment made it easy to engage with a wide range of operators and service providers.

We came away encouraged by the conversations and insights we gained, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue to grow and expand into new markets.

EPA Update

In last months edition of The Circuit I wrote about the ongoing discussions at the EPA around release detection equipment and third-party or remanufactured components. I also had an opportunity to speak at the Petroleum Equipment Contractors Association (PECA) of New Jersey meeting on this topic. During the Q&A session it became apparent that real clarity and guidance is lacking on this topic.

Late March I had an opportunity to review the draft guidelines from the EPA. At a high level, they reinforce something we’ve believed for a long time, the regulations are performance-based, not manufacturer specific. The document is still under review and open for comments from industry leadership and state regulators. It is not ready for broader release yet, so we’re watching it closely and staying engaged as it develops.

At the end of the day, our success is built on execution, solving problems, delivering results, and showing up when our customers need us. We’re grateful for the trust our customers place in us, and we know it has to be earned every day.

Patrick Jeitler

Freedom Electronics President & CEO