MotionTech, a European automation company, announced its entry into the U.S. market and appointed Kristian Hulgard executive sales director. Hulgard will lead the company’s U.S. operations from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, focusing on end-of-line packaging, storage systems and conveying solutions. “Customers have repeatedly asked for a dedicated local point of contact for both sales and service,” said Louise Ringström Grandinson, CEO, MotionTech. The company has completed more than 30 installations for U.S. customers, including warehouse automation partners Dematic and Knapp, and plans to expand its commercial and service presence across North America.