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The Circuit – July 2026 Newsletter
News From Our CEO
July is shaping up to be an exciting month at Freedom Electronics, with several important developments that speak directly to the work we do every day for our customers.
One of the most significant updates is the EPA’s recent publication of Q&A guidance addressing the use of remanufactured and alternative-to-OEM devices in release detection equipment. For years, operators, service companies, remanufacturers, and aftermarket parts providers have asked for clearer guidance around whether properly repaired, remanufactured, or non-OEM components can be used in leak detection systems. You can review the EPA’s announcement here.
This Q&A was developed after significant engagement from Freedom Electronics and other principals from leading remanufacturing and aftermarket parts providers who urged the EPA to provide clarity on an issue that affects operators, service companies, and customers across the petroleum industry. We have spent considerable time advocating for a practical, performance-based approach that recognizes the legitimacy of properly repaired, remanufactured, and engineered alternative products when they meet the applicable requirements.
The EPA’s guidance is an important step forward. It confirms that federal UST release detection regulations do not prohibit the use of remanufactured equipment or components, nor do they limit remanufacturing only to the original equipment manufacturer. As expected, the equipment must still meet applicable performance standards, and operators must follow the appropriate testing, repair, compatibility, and recordkeeping requirements.
It reinforces something we have believed for a long time: customers deserve safe, reliable, compliant options. Remanufacturing and engineered alternatives are not shortcuts. When done correctly, they are disciplined technical solutions that extend equipment life, reduce unnecessary waste, improve availability, and help operators keep their sites running.
That commitment is also reflected in our continued investment in Freedom Engineered products. I am pleased to share that we recently obtained UL listing for our FE-794390-420 interstitial sensor and our FE-794380-208 sump sensor, with validation through independent laboratory testing by Eurofins. These products are designed to support critical leak detection applications while giving customers another dependable option in a market where availability, cost, and reliability all matter.
This is exactly the kind of progress we want Freedom Electronics to be known for. We are not simply trying to replace parts. We are working to solve real problems for petroleum operators, service companies, and the customers they serve in the field.
One area we have been focused on recently is dispenser reliability. Some of the most frustrating problems in retail fueling are the ones that interrupt a customer’s experience at the dispenser. When equipment does not perform reliably, it affects the operator, the service team, and the person simply trying to complete a fast transaction.
Over the past several months, our team has been working on a new Freedom Engineered product focused on reducing one of the most common sources of customer frustration at the dispenser. It is a solution built around practical field experience, mechanical simplicity, and the kind of reliability our customers expect from Freedom Engineered products.
We are not ready to share all the details just yet, but the official announcement is coming later in July. Stay tuned.
As we move into the second half of the year, I want to close by saying Thank You to our customers for your continued trust in Freedom Electronics, and Thank You to our employees for taking care of our customers every day. Our strong first half of the year is a direct result of that trust, effort, and commitment.
Freedom Electronics is at its best when we combine technical discipline, customer focus, and a willingness to challenge the idea that the OEM is the only answer. That is the work we will continue doing every day.
Patrick Jeitler
Freedom Electronics President & CEO
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Product Spotlight
Remanufactured M400 Pinpad
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- Remanufactured to meet OEM performance standards
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- Compatible with all Petroleum injections
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Benefits
- Features WIFI and Bluetooth communication
- PCI 5 compliant for secure payment processing
- Compatible with Ruby CI, Ruby 2, and C-18 systems
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Employee Spotlight
Shweta Jain
IT Project & Systems Manager
This month, we’re excited to spotlight Shweta Jain, our talented IT Project & Systems Manager!
1. What’s your role at Freedom Electronics? I’m the IT Technical Project & Systems Manager, working at the intersection of business and technology. I make sure our core systems work together seamlessly and translate complex business needs into clear, buildable requirements for the development team. I also keep a forward-looking perspective — continuously evaluating new technologies and tools that can create measurable business value — while ensuring every solution holds to our cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance standards, balancing innovation with risk.
2. What’s a project or initiative you’ve worked on recently that you’re proud of?
One of our highest-volume customers generated a steady stream of purchase orders that had to be entered, validated, and fulfilled manually — a slow, repetitive process where a single missed detail could ripple into multiple errors. We designed a new end-to-end automation we’d never attempted before: a workflow that carries a PO from inbox to shipment with minimal manual touch. I’m very proud of the impact: it cut manual entry and associated errors by more than 80% and unlocked order-handling capacity the business simply couldn’t reach before. This was a complex project for our team, and being able to deliver it without disrupting regular operations was the hardest, and most rewarding, part.
3. How does your work benefit our customers, even if they never see it directly?
Most of my work happens behind the scenes, but customers feel it through seamless operations and a dependable experience — faster processing, accurate data, and minimal disruptions. I design and maintain scalable, resilient systems that resolve issues before they surface and adapt as demand evolves. When technology is executed well, it becomes invisible — and that consistency and reliability are what ultimately build customer trust.
4. How long have you been with Freedom Electronics, and what first drew you to the team?
Over four years now. What drew me in was the rare combination this role offered: the chance to architect and modernize a mix of systems from the ground up, paired with work that blends business strategy and technical problem-solving. That’s exactly what has kept it engaging year after year.
5. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Any hobbies, interests, or hidden talents?
Quite a mix. I love to travel, admire nature, and seek out rare natural experiences. On quieter days you’ll find me watching a good movie, listening to music, painting, or getting competitive over a game or sport. But if I’m being honest, the one thing I can’t live without is good sleep — a full night’s rest or a well-earned weekend nap. Everything else is negotiable.
6. If you could instantly master one new skill, what would it be?
I’d want to master the inner workings of modern AI — the architecture beneath LLMs and deep learning. Not just how to use these tools, but why they behave the way they do. As AI continues to reshape how we build and automate systems, that deeper understanding would help me design smarter, more effective solutions.
7. Is there a favorite quote, motto, or piece of advice you come back to?
॥ यत् भावो — तत् भवति ॥ (yat bhāvo — tat bhavati) “You become what you believe.” This is the line I return to most often. At its heart is a quiet truth: we are shaped not by what happens to us, but by the thoughts and inner disposition we bring to meet it. Thought becomes intention, intention becomes action, and action, in time, becomes who we are. It keeps me grounded — a reminder that the mindset I carry slowly sculpts the person I’m becoming. The same holds professionally: every system I build exists first as an intention, and the clarity and care behind that intention quietly shape what it becomes. Tend to the inner state, and the outer outcome tends to follow.
Tech Tip
Wayne Nozzle Boot
Recent social media posts and news stories have claimed that screws found in fuel dispenser nozzle boots are used to keep a fuel transaction active after fueling is complete. According to these claims, the next customer can pump fuel while the previous customer is charged for both transactions.
These claims are false.
A screw installed in a nozzle boot does not keep a transaction active or allow fuel to be charged to another customer. Claims that restricting the movement of the nozzle boot flapper can keep a transaction open are simply incorrect.
Fuel transactions end when the nozzle is returned to the dispenser. Returning the nozzle into the boot pushes the flapper upward, which completes the transaction. The display will indicate that the transaction has ended, and a receipt will show the final transaction amount.
In most cases, a screw in a nozzle boot is simply part of a repair used to limit movement when the flapper is damaged or worn. Whether the repair is temporary or permanent, the presence of a screw is not evidence of fraud and does not affect how fuel transactions are processed.
Built by Listening: How New Opportunities Take Shape
By Chay Chauncey, VP Sales Freedom Electronics
Some of our best opportunities don’t start in a boardroom or on a product roadmap—they start in conversations.
Recently, we’ve had the chance to develop new products, redesign existing ones, and create fully custom solutions to tackle very specific challenges. While each project looks different on the surface, they all share the same origin: listening closely to our customers and working alongside technicians who truly understand the problem.
It’s easy in sales to focus on the products we already have—to lead with what’s in the portfolio. But the reality is, our products only matter if they solve real challenges in the field. The most impactful solutions come when we step back, ask questions, and learn directly from the people doing the work every day.
That’s where the real innovation happens.
We’re always looking for more opportunities to listen and learn. If your team is facing new challenges, we’d welcome the chance to be part of that conversation. In fact, we’d be happy to host your next safety meeting with your technicians—an open forum to share insights, identify pain points, and explore potential solutions together.
If we can help, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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