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WEG is a Brazilian multinational manufacturer of electrical equipment and industrial automation solutions. The company is headquartered in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil, and operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices across more than 135 countries on six continents. WEG produces a comprehensive range of products including electric motors, generators, transformers, drives, automation systems, coatings and varnishes for industrial applications. The company serves diverse sectors such as mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, water and wastewater, pulp and paper, and general industry. WEG is listed on the B3 stock exchange in São Paulo and ranks among the world's largest manufacturers of electric motors and drives. The company employs more than 35 000 people globally and maintains a significant presence in Africa, particularly in South Africa's mining and industrial sectors. WEG's product portfolio spans low- and high-voltage motors, wind turbines, solar inverters, power distribution equipment and complete automation solutions. The company was founded in 1961 by Werner Ricardo Voigt, Eggon João da Silva and Geraldo Werninghaus, whose initials form the WEG name, and has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to become a leading global player in electro-electronic equipment.

WEG Updates


M Bond Pumps Mega Electric Motors Online Official Logo
The IE3 electric motor illusion: Why premium efficiency cannot fix a bad system curve
4th June 2026

South Africa’s transition to the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) under the VC 9113 regulation is now an immediate reality. As of the May 30, 2026, deadline, the grace period for selling... 


Image of a technician and a Magma X800 AMB controller being tested
Next-generation oil-free motor systems with active magnetic bearings
22nd May 2026

Global electric motor manufacturer WEG and active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems supplier SpinDrive recently announced a strategic partnership aimed at enabling industrial customers to achieve... 


EVC CEO Dion Mhlaba (left) and WEG Africa CEO Eduardo Werninghaus
WEG, Energy Venture Capital partner to finance hybrid energy projects in South Africa
20th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Electric technologies and energy solutions provider WEG has partnered with strategic energy investment company Energy Venture Capital (EVC) to provide funding of between R5-million and R500-million... 


WEG and EVC enter partnership to finance energy projects in South Africa up to R500 million
20th May 2026

Energy projects often don't cross the line because of financing hurdles. WEG, a global leader in electric technologies and energy solutions, has partnered with Energy Venture Capital (EVC), a... 


Keep Your Turbines Spinning
Keep Your Turbines Spinning
15th May 2026

Turbines operate for months on end. Slow to start and cumbersome to shut down, these power machines are at their best when they work continuously. However, no turbine is immune from wear and tear,... 


WEG Africa Sales & Marketing Executive Director Rodrigo Cetenareski talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Electric motor manufacturer highlights range of products for global client base
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than... 


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Firm warns against motor replacement procrastination
23rd January 2026

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world’s electricity, according to the International Energy Agency, states WEG's Electric Motor LV&HV executive Fanie Steyn. Therefore, improving motor... 


Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
4th December 2025

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world's electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors.... 


Powering SA's Municipalities: WEG attends the 71st AMEU Convention
31st October 2025

Municipalities throughout South Africa find themselves at a pivotal juncture. While energy demands increase and costs rise, there are also opportunities to participate in a new generation of energy... 


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