WEG

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Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 13 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 37,000 employees worldwide. WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 23.5 billion in 2021, 54.4% from outside Brazil. Our business areas are divided as follows. Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example. Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD) Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services. Motors for Domestic Use In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others. Paints and Varnishes In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.

• Employee count

  14464

• Industry

  Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

• Headquarters address

  Avenida Pref. Waldemar Grubba, 3300 Santa Catarina Jaraguá do Sul

• Country

  Brazil

• Company website

  https://weg.net

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