Creation Technologies

Creation Technologies

EMS for OEM design and manufacturing

Overview

Creation Technologies provides Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), handling design, manufacturing, supply chain, order fulfillment, and aftermarket support for complex technology products. It offers integrated, customized programs that cover the product lifecycle to reduce inventory and time to market while lowering costs. The company differentiates itself through long-term client partnerships, high-quality technology, and a global, localized delivery network tailored to each OEM. Its goal is to help OEMs improve operational efficiency, speed product launches, and stay competitive by delivering reliable, end-to-end EMS solutions.

About Creation Technologies

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Why Creation Technologies is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Design

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$68.2M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Creation won the 2025 Service Excellence Awards overall EMS title, strengthening customer credibility.
  • The expanded Denver center and Newark plant add capacity for aerospace, medical, and industrial wins.
  • 2026 China operations shipped post-Spring Festival orders quickly, with projected order growth up 15%.

What critics are saying

  • Tariff changes and regional sourcing shifts are pressuring OEM demand and supplier economics in 2026.
  • Creation targets medical devices after 2025 licenses, exposing execution risk against established EMS rivals.
  • A customer concentration shock at L3Harris would hit defense volumes and growth plans quickly.

What makes Creation Technologies unique

  • Patrick Freytag took CEO in February 2025 after driving three acquisitions and revenue doubling.
  • Creation runs 13 North American and China sites, including Newark's 150,000-square-foot facility.
  • L3Harris uses Creation for mission-critical defense programs and multiyear supply forecasting.

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Funding

Total Funding

$68.2M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

9 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

RRSP matching program

Vacation

Onsite gym

Wellness trail near facility

Transit accessible site

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Inhouse training available

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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Birch Hill Equity Partners
Feb 24th, 2024
Creation Technologies secures $65 million investment – Birch Hill

Vancouver, B.C. June 21, 2007 – Creation Technologies LP, a Global Top 50 Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider and expert in manufacturing complex electronics, today announced it has received a $65 million investment from Birch Hill Equity Partners. The proceeds will be used to meet the requirements of the company’s growing customer base, to fund its acquisition plans and to provide liquidity to employee and institutional shareholders. “We believe that Creation’s demonstrated track record of profitable growth and its unique business model make it an exceptional investment opportunity for us,” said Michael Mazan, a partner at Birch Hill Equity Partners. “We look forward to working with the outstanding leadership team at Creation as we help them to continue to grow their business both organically and through acquisitions.”

FingerLakes1.com
Jan 14th, 2024
Creation Technologies opens $22M facility in Newark

Creation Technologies opens $22M facility in Newark.

Utica Phoenix
Jan 13th, 2024
Governor Hochul Marks Official Grand Opening of Creation Technologies' $22 Million State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Wayne County

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that global electronics manufacturer Creation Technologies, formerly IEC, has officially opened the doors on its new,150,000 square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Village of Newark, Wayne County.

Greater Rochester Enterprise
Jan 12th, 2024
Creation Technologies Unveils Cutting-Edge Facility in Newark, New York

Creation Technologies, an end-to-end, scalable Specialty Global Electronic Manufacturing Services provider, marked a significant milestone with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new, state-of-the-art facility in the Village of Newark, NY.

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