Stäubli Appoints New Robotics Director for North America

Christopher joins Stäubli with more than 20 years’ experience in Robotics and Automation from several industry leading systems integrators and OEMs, most recently from Chicago Electric Sales where he transformed the company into a leading systems integrator now called BHS Robotics

Duncan, South Carolina, May 21, 2024 - Stäubli is happy to announce the nomination of Christopher Clark as Stäubli Robotics Director for North America, effective May 1, 2024.


Christopher joins Stäubli with more than 20 years' experience in Robotics and Automation from several industry leading systems integrators and OEMs, most recently from Chicago Electric Sales where he transformed the company into a leading systems integrator now called BHS Robotics. In his new role, Christopher will continue to provide industry leading sales, service, and support for the full range of Stäubli customers in North America.

"We are delighted to welcome Chris as our new leader for the North American Robotics team," says François Masbou, Managing Director North America. "His energy, knowledge of the robotics industry, goals orientation and people empathy are the right ingredients to drive our business strategy in the region."



About Stäubli North America
Stäubli North America has more than 200 employees supporting Connectors, Robotics and Textiles customers. The company's North American headquarters is in Duncan, South Carolina. Stäubli provides customer support through its locations in Duncan, Queretaro, Mexico, and the newest Stäubli North American facility, which opened in 2018 in Novi, Michigan. In addition to 24/7 customer support, each of these facilities offers training and has dedicated on-site technical experts who can be deployed whenever needed. Stäubli's North American sales force is located strategically on the West and East coasts, and also serves Canada and Puerto Rico.

Worldwide, Stäubli is a leading manufacturer of quick release couplings, robotics systems and textile machinery. With a workforce of more than 5,500 employees, Stäubli is present in 29 countries supported by a comprehensive distribution network in 50 countries worldwide.

About Stäubli Robotics
Stäubli Robotics is a leading player in robotics around the world, consistently delivering engineering as effective and reliable as our service and support. Stäubli offers a complete range of 4-axis and 6-axis robotic systems, collaborative and mobile robotics as well as software to meet the most exacting demands of the market internationally. Stäubli robots combine speed, performance and safety. staubli.com/robotics

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