American Circular launches in Tampa Bay with a computer-vision-powered facility, a mission to keep local value local, and introductory 75% revenue share for local businesses

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2026 / Adam Hohlt spent nearly 20 years making sure the world saw the value in the artists he represented, including spearheading the partnership for Gainesville-born Tom Petty and Grand Theft Auto VI, the highly anticipated upcoming game set in a fictionalized Florida. Today, Hohlt and Co-Founder Kevin Smith are applying the same instincts to a very different asset: retired electronics. Every year, Tampa Bay businesses retire millions of dollars’ worth of computers, servers, phones and networking gear, and nearly all of it, along with the value inside it, leaves the state or ships overseas.

“Kevin and I looked at this industry and saw something broken: local companies paying to hand over valuable equipment, that equipment leaving the state, and none of the value coming back to the community,” said Hohlt, Co-Founder and CEO. “We knew a business could be built the right way, using the latest technology, to make it more sustainable and let us give back in ways this industry never has.”

Technology is the core of the company. As reported last week by the St. Pete Catalyst, American Circular runs computer vision cameras that feed an electronics intelligence database of nearly 20,000 devices with schematics, materials and resale values. Its AI-native platform flags hazardous materials, finds resale value in devices legacy recyclers would shred, and maintains an end-to-end digital chain of custody anchored to an immutable blockchain record. The facility meets the security standards required by banks, hospitals, universities and government agencies.

Hohlt, an award-winning film producer, managed artists including Tom Petty, Tiësto, Kings of Leon, Jason Aldean and Kesha, amongst others, and negotiated deals with Universal, Warner, Google, Apple and T-Mobile. Smith worked across finance, operations and compliance at Amazon Web Services and Citi. “We’ve both spent our careers recovering value from complex assets,” said Smith, Co-Founder and CPO. “This is the same job with a better reason behind it.”

To mark the launch, American Circular is making a limited-time offer to Tampa Bay businesses through September 25: 75% of resale revenue, a share unmatched in the industry; free scheduled pickup; and verified, certified data destruction. Refurbished equipment is also donated through partners including Habitat for Humanity, putting working computers in the hands of local children and families. To claim the offer and schedule a pickup, visit americancircular.ai or call (727) 275-8259.

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