Macromatic Industrial Controls, Inc. has named Christopher B. Curtis as Non-Executive Chairman of the Wisconsin-based manufacturer of electronic control and monitoring products.
Chris is recognized as a top global leader in technology and manufacturing. During his 30-year career, Chris has extensive strategic and operating experience with manufacturing companies in the aerospace, electrical, climate control, and water/wastewater industries.
Most recently Chris served as CEO of Wencor Group, a private equity-owned aerospace aftermarket specialist. From 2008 through 2013, Chris was President and CEO of Schneider Electric North America. Under his leadership, Schneider Electric NA sales topped $7 Billion with industry-leading market share, profitability, and cash-flow generation. From 2014-2018, Chris also served as Chairman of Munters AB, an air treatment equipment manufacturer. Chris also served as the Chairman of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in 2014 and was later recognized in 2016 for his contributions to the industry by receiving the Bernard Falk Award.
Announcing the appointment, Macromatic President Steve Sundlov said, “We are honored and privileged to have someone of Chris’ caliber involved with Macromatic. Chris will provide us with invaluable leadership and strategic guidance as we evolve our go-to-market strategies and penetrate new markets.”
About Macromatic
Macromatic Industrial Controls, Inc. is a 45-year-old company that designs and manufactures electronic industrial control and monitoring products. In 2019, the privately-owned company was purchased by Sundlov and the management team. Macromatic’s headquarters and manufacturing facility is located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. In July 2020, the company announced plans to move its operations to a larger facility currently under construction in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
