Creation Technologies Announces Leadership Transition: Patrick L. Freytag Named as CEO
January 16, 2025 | Creation TechnologiesEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Creation Technologies,, a global specialty Electronics Manufacturing Services provider, today announced several senior leadership transitions that are effective February 1, 2025. Patrick L. Freytag, who has been serving as Creation’s Chief Financial Officer, will be appointed Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Stephen P. DeFalco, who will become Creation’s Executive Chairman. Megan Melusky, most recently Senior Vice President, Finance, will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer. This planned succession is designed to ensure consistent, strong leadership at Creation as the Company continues to serve as a distinctive partner to Aerospace & Defense, Medical Device, and Tech Industrial Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”).
Freytag, who has been with the Company since 2019, brings over 20 years of financial and operational leadership experience to the role. Working side by side with DeFalco, Freytag has driven Creation’s financial strategy, optimized operational efficiency, and managed key acquisitions.
Freytag expressed his commitment to Creation’s customers and employees: “I am honored to take on the role of CEO. I’m focused on leveraging the strong foundation we’ve built to drive growth by continuing to deliver exceptional technology solutions to our customers. I look forward to working with every level of our organization to continue to build Creation into the first scaled specialty provider in the industry, setting the standard for excellence.”
Melusky, who has been with the Company since 2021, brings more than 25 years of financial, operational, and supply chain expertise from the medical device industry. In her tenure at Creation, Melusky has led transformative projects, built an operationally focused team, and delivered strategic financial leadership to the Company.
DeFalco, who has served as Creation’s Chairman and CEO since 2019, will transition to Executive Chairman and continue as an Affiliate Partner at LindsayGoldberg Private Equity. DeFalco conveyed his enthusiastic support for the changes, “Patrick has worked closely with me as we have grown the Company’s revenue from $500 to $950 million and expanded the number of sites from 8 to 13. I am confident in his ability to lead Creation, deliver world class service to our customers, and create opportunities for our employees.”
Creation Technologies will continue its business focus on the needs of high reliability/medium volume programs in the Aerospace & Defense, Medical Device, and Tech Industrial segments.
Testimonial
"Your magazines are a great platform for people to exchange knowledge. Thank you for the work that you do."
Simon Khesin - Schmoll MaschinenSuggested Items
India’s Vasantha Advanced Systems: EMS Success for 30 Years
04/22/2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007Based in one of India’s premier manufacturing regions, Vasantha Advanced Systems is an EMS provider that has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships, earning repeated recognition from the Indian government through its National MSME Awards. Now, with a full spectrum of capabilities spanning PCB assembly, box build, and wire harness, and a workforce of more than 500, Vasantha is expanding its presence into the U.S. market. At APEX EXPO, I met Dr. Chidambaranathan and learned how this rising global player is positioning itself to meet the evolving needs of North American customers.
The Right Approach: The End of an Era—DoD Proposes MIL-PRF-31032 Cancellation
04/21/2026 | Steve Williams -- Column: The Right ApproachThe Defense Logistics Agency has initiated formal proceedings to cancel the military's primary performance specification for printed circuit boards, a move that could reshape how the U.S. defense industrial base qualifies and sources one of its most critical electronic components. On March 4, 2026, DLA Weapons Support issued a memorandum to military and industry coordination activities announcing that MIL-PRF-31032, along with its six associated specification sheets, has been proposed for cancellation. A 30-day comment period was allotted, with concurrence or comments due by April 3, 2026.
Advanced Electronics Packaging at APEX EXPO with Matt Kelly
04/20/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOThe first advanced electronics packaging conference at APEX EXPO 2026 was well-received this year with an engaged audience. Matt Kelly, CTO of the Global Electronics Association, says the expanded focus on component and system-level integration fosters unprecedented collaboration across the industry. Also new this year were the Design Pavilion and Technology Theater, which brought commercial value to technical discussions and highlighted the critical role of timely standards development in rapidly evolving sectors such as AI and automotive.
AGC's Advanced PCB Material Solutions
04/17/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOAGC's line includes advanced PCB materials for critical industries such as aerospace, defense, and medical. This interview highlights their commitment to North American sourcing, offering solutions to today's challenges. AGC provides specialized automotive PCB materials including fastRise, a low-loss non-reinforced prepreg designed for high-frequency applications like 77 GHz radar.
Siborg LCR-Reader Professional Multimeter
04/16/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOMichael Obrecht showcases the LCR-Reader professional benchtop multimeter from Siborg Systems Inc. Obrecht discusses the compact, Canadian-made device that offers the functionality of expensive benchtop meters at an accessible price. He details versatile measurement capabilities, including LCR, ESR, resistance, capacitance, and advanced features like signal generation and oscilloscope mode.