Automation provider MotionTech is establishing a presence in the U.S. market and has appointed Kristian Hulgard as its executive sales director.

MotionTech, based in Stockholm, has completed more than 30 installations for U.S. customers in recent years, the company said in the release. The initial focus of the U.S. launch is end-of-line packaging, storage systems and conveying solutions. The company also offers robotics, AMRs and AGVs, picking and palletizing systems and more.

“Customers have repeatedly asked for a dedicated local point of contact for both sales and service,” said Louise Ringström Grandinson, CEO, MotionTech. “Hulgard’s appointment lays that groundwork as MotionTech positions itself to serve a US automation market set for substantial growth in the coming years.”

Hulgard, who previously served as GM, Americas for OnRobot, will be based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.