Press releases
WEG at SPE Offshore Europe 2025
A 500-word press release previewing WEG’s stand at Offshore Europe 2025 in Aberdeen. The release underlines the company’s commitment to efficiency, safety and sustainability in the offshore sector.
WEG launches advanced battery energy storage solution
A 400-word press release announcing WEG’s new Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The system is modular, scalable and integrates seamlessly with renewable energy, supporting on-grid, off-grid and microgrid applications.
WEG releases Integrated Annual Report
A 400-word press release outlining WEG’s 2024 sustainability progress, including a 28.2 per cent GHG reduction, supplier engagement, social investments and innovation milestones. The report also highlights international recognition from EcoVadis and Sustainalytics, reinforcing WEG’s commitment to sustainable growth.
WEG supplies hydrogenerators for renewable energy project in Portugal
A 400-word press release on WEG’s delivery of two high-efficiency SPD hydrogenerators for the renovation of Madeira’s Serra de Água Hydroelectric Power Plant. The project, in partnership with Indutora Energia and Kochendörfer Hydro, expands the plant’s capacity from 5.7 MW to 11 MW, enhancing renewable energy generation, efficiency and sustainability.
WEG UK announces new managing director
A 400-word press release announcing Gustavo da Silva as WEG UK’s new managing director. The release highlights da Silva’s 20-year career at WEG, his leadership in key infrastructure projects and the company’s ongoing success, including its Supplier of the Year award.
WEG unveils W51Xdb motor with highest power density in its class
A 600-word press release announcing WEG’s high-voltage flameproof W51Xdb motor, designed for explosive environments in petrochemical, oil and gas and energy transition sectors. The motor delivers the highest power density in its class, compact design, IE4 efficiency and reduced lead times, supporting energy efficiency and net-zero goals.
WEG powers UAE’s critical oil pipeline project
A 400-word article announcing that WEG will supply integrated drive solutions—including flameproof motors, variable speed drives, and transformers—for ADNOC’s 300 km crude oil pipeline, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and safety of horizontal centrifugal pumps.
Technical and opinion
Achieving ESG excellence in manufacturing
A 900-word feature article exploring how WEG is embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles across its global operations. The piece highlights WEG’s approach to sustainable product innovation, circular economy practices, carbon reduction, responsible supply chain management and employee and community engagement.
Inside the factory: WEG’s new European manufacturing facility
A 900-word feature on the opening of WEG’s Santo Tirso Industrial Park in Portugal. It also covers the launch of some of WEG’s latest technologies — the flameproof W51Xdb motor for hydrogen applications and the compact W80 AXgen axial flux motor.
WEG’s W23 Sync+ motor ushers in new era of efficiency
A 1,000-word feature on WEG’s W23 Sync+ motor line, combining permanent magnet and synchronous reluctance technology to deliver ultra-high efficiency up to the anticipated IE6 level.
WEG’s breakthrough W80 AXgen axial flux motor
An 800-word feature on WEG’s W80 AXgen axial flux motor. The release details WEG’s R&D and simulation-driven development, advanced thermal management and sustainable lifecycle benefits, positioning the motor as a transformative solution for industrial efficiency.
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