Author: WEG Europe and Middle East
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WEG to showcase high-efficiency motors at Aqua Netherlands 2026
WEG, a global leader in motor, drive and automation technologies, will present its latest range of high-efficiency motors and drivetrain systems at Aqua Netherlands 2026, taking place from March 17 – 19 at the Evenementenhal Gorinchem exhibition hall in the Netherlands. The company’s portfolio of motors, gears and drives is designed to support sustainability, reliability…
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WEG Iberia celebra su convención de ventas en sus nuevas oficinas
WEG Iberia, el fabricante de equipamiento industrial, celebró los pasados 19 y 20 de febrero su convención de ventas en sus nuevas oficinas, en un encuentro que reunió a los responsables de todos los departamentos de la compañía en España, desde ventas y logística hasta servicio técnico. La convención sirvió como punto de encuentro para…
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Ensuring grid stability
The growth of wind and solar power has accelerated. However, renewables pose challenges with voltage fluctuations that can cause equipment wear, inefficiencies and potential blackouts. To maintain power stability, energy providers must adopt advanced technologies. Here, Mark Newman, business development manager – end user at WEG high voltage solutions EU and Middle East, explains how…
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Revolutionising the UAE’s pipeline management
Global energy demand is projected to grow at 1.3 per cent annually by 2030, according to Deloitte’s 2025 Oil and Gas Industry Outlook, prompting increased investments in low-carbon technologies. As the sector grows, challenges like pipeline integrity, flow reliability and environmental risks remain. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at the motors…
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WEG brings energy-efficient motor and drive solutions to CFIA (Rennes)
WEG will exhibit at CFIA, taking place from 10 to 12 March, 2026, at Rennes Parc Expo, France. At booth 3-A12, in hall 2.3, WEG will present its drives, motors and digital solutions designed to optimise performance, improve efficiency and ensure reliability in the food and beverage industry.
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WEG to showcase advanced motor and drive solutions at Indumation 2026
Global motor and drive manufacturer WEG will exhibit at Indumation 2026, taking place from 4 to 6 February at Kortrijk Xpo in Kortrijk, Belgium. From Booth 119,the company will highlight a selection of efficient, space-saving and application-driven motor and gearbox technologiesfor industrial automation environments. The exhibition provides an opportunity for WEG to demonstrate how its…
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Cooling the future of energy production
As global demand for oil and gas continues to rise — particularly across the Middle East — operators face mounting pressure to ensure stable operation under some of the harshest climatic conditions on the planet. Against this backdrop, WEG, a global manufacturer of motors, and D’Hondt Thermal Solutions (DHTS), a French specialist in industrial cooling,…
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WEG’s ADIPEC press pack 2025
Press releases WEG showcases energy transition solutions at ADIPEC 2025A 500-word press release previewing WEG’s participation at ADIPEC 2025. The release highlights WEG’s portfolio of technologies supporting the global energy transition — including solutions for hydrogen, electrification, energy storage and e-mobility — and reinforces the company’s commitment to efficiency, safety and sustainability across the oil,…
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WEG Türkiye brings full motor and automation portfolio to ISK-SODEX Istanbul 2025
WEG will present its range of locally produced and globally recognised energy-efficient motors at ISK-SODEX Istanbul 2025, taking place from October 22 to 24 at the İstanbul Fuar Merkezi, Yeşilköy.
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SPE Offshore EUROPE PRESS PACK 2025
Press releases WEG at SPE Offshore Europe 2025A 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 solutionA 400-word press release announcing WEG’s new Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The…
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Inside the factory: WEG’s new European manufacturing facility
On October 17, 2024, WEG celebrated an important milestone with the opening of its new Santo Tirso Industrial Park in Portugal. This state-of-the-art facility is a key element of WEG’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, all while focusing on sustainable technologies. Let’s take a glimpse inside…
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WEG demonstrates sustainable desalination at IDRA World Congress
WEG, a leading electric motor, variable frequency drives and gearbox manufacturer, will demonstrate its sustainable water management capabilities at the 2024 IDRA World Congress, the world’s largest event focused on desalination and water reuse. Held biennially, the event will take place on December 11, 2024, attracting global experts and innovators to showcase the latest advancements…
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When to choose a soft starter over a variable frequency drive (VFD)
In industrial settings, choosing between a soft starter and a variable frequency drive (VFD) can be pivotal in optimising motor performance, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Both technologies serve the purpose of controlling motors, but their application, benefits and limitations vary significantly. Here Ali Khalil, development sales manager for high voltage solutions at industrial equipment manufacturer WEG…
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WEG showcases sustainable solutions for renewable energy at Hyvolution
WEG, a leader in sustainable power technology, will attend Hyvolution 2025 an event dedicated to the hydrogen and energy sectors, on January 28–30, 2025 in Paris. The company will spotlight its efficient solutions designed to accelerate the transition to more sustainable energy systems while addressing critical environmental challenges.
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WEG secures major Middle East water transmission system project
Leading motor, drive and gearbox manufacturer WEG will play a key role in a major water transmission project in the Middle East, set to be one of the largest of its kind in the region. WEG will supply a package of motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and transformers to support the new project, which aims…
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European motor manufacturing hub opens in Portugal
Global motor manufacturer, WEG inaugurated its new European Industrial Park on October 17, 2024. The new facility, based in Porto, Portugal, represents a significant milestone in the company’s strategic expansion across Europe. This new facility not only strengthens WEG’s position as a leader in industrial manufacturing, but also plays a role in enhancing competitiveness and…
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The driving force behind Industry 5.0
Sustainability, resilience and human-centric development are the core principles underpinning Industry 5.0, also known as the fifth industrial revolution. This concept is core to the European Green Deal and countries like Italy are already adopting it into legislation. Reinaldo Stuart Junior, Director at WEG Automation Europe, illustrates why WEG puts electric motor-driven systems at the…
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WEG solutions help global metallurgical company improve energy efficiency
Implementing fully integrated, energy-efficient solutions in industrial plants can reduce energy consumption by up to 30 percent compared to older systems. Leveraging advances in automation and modern technologies like permanent magnet synchronous motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs), companies can achieve significant improvements in efficiency. In this case, WEG in partnership with its distributor SEBA,…
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