Tell us about your “why” in the FM world.

While working as a commercial carpenter, Founder and CEO Earl Geertgens noticed that electricians were among the first trades on the job and typically the last ones to finish. FreeAxez’ “why” comes from a simple desire to relocate the needed wiring to a more accessible and cost-efficient location for performing maintenance and system changes.

With Gridd^®, businesses can easily reconfigure their workspaces as often as needed. Gridd’s modular design simplifies facility adjustments by eliminating the inconvenience and costs of traditional construction services. This flexibility not only enhances operational efficiency but also supports sustainability by reducing waste, promoting reuse of materials, and aligning with the principles of circular economy.

How is Free Axez responding to the ever-changing needs of the FM world?

Two of the biggest challenges for facility teams involve the adoption of new technologies and sustainability priorities.

Data cabling is the common link across all technologies, from basic internet to predictive maintenance to the IoT (Internet of Things). Traditional cable trays hidden above the ceiling cannot provide the easy access facility teams need to perform changes or make technological upgrades simply.

Adopting green building codes has left many facility managers trying to create sustainable workplaces by reducing waste and energy costs. At the same time, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are crucial to highlight the client’s environmental responsibility and its societal impact.

All Gridd components are made from 100 percent US steel for superior strength and durability. In short, Gridd can be reconfigured infinitely, while not sacrificing sustainability goals. The Gridd Systems contribute to a team’s overarching ESG goals, LEED scores and green building code compliance while reducing future construction costs.

 

What sets the Gridd Systems apart?

At FreeAxez, we believe in the power to change®. That’s why FreeAxez created Gridd®, the premier low-profile raised flooring and cable management system designed to allow facilities to keep pace with today’s dynamic environments. Whether you're adapting to new technology, expanding your workspace or simply planning for the future, Gridd gives you the freedom to reconfigure without disruption — all while minimizing waste and maximizing ROI.

Gridd is a modular system available in 1.6 inches (40 mm) or 2.75 inches (70 mm). Gridd provides accessible cabling infrastructure, allowing facility teams to work smarter, faster, and more sustainably. With the addition of Gridd Power®, an integrated 50-amp modular bus system and Gridd Mobile®, an augmented reality (AR) app for real time access to everything FMs need to know about the building’s power and data cabling right on their smart devices, FreeAxez gives the facility team complete control over their building’s infrastructure today — and tomorrow.

The adaptability of Gridd benefits the facilities while making the facility managers look like heroes through significant time and cost savings. With Gridd, you are able to reconfigure 10,000 square feet in a weekend or relocate two conference rooms overnight without disruption. 

Gridd is also 100 percent backward compatible, so today’s components work with systems installed 25 years ago.

With more than 35 million square feet of Gridd installed worldwide, FreeAxez is redefining what’s possible for adaptive cabling infrastructure. By eliminating the need to pull wires through ceilings, down power poles, or core drill into slabs, the Gridd Systems empower spaces to evolve effortlessly with changing facility demands — keeping buildings competitive, future-ready and ahead of the curve.

Follow FreeAxez on LinkedIn @FreeAxez, or Contact a Gridd Advisor to discover how Gridd can deliver the power to change for your facility.