Author: WEG Europe and Middle East
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WEG supplies slip ring motor for carbon capture plant in Norway
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has supplied a slip ring motor for a major carbon capture project at a cement plant in Norway. As the first large-scale carbon capture facility for cement production in the world, it is estimated that this innovative project will capture around 400,000 tonnes of CO2 per year from 2024 — half…
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WEG achieves GOLD rating by EcoVadis
Motor and drive manufacturer, WEG has achieved GOLD rating by EcoVadis, a globally recognised sustainability assessment platform. WEG was awarded an impressive overall score of 72 in its 2023 assessment, ranking it among the top five per cent of over 100,000 companies in 175 countries. The achievement provides an external trustmark to reinforce WEG’s global…
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WEG invests in Italian warehouse expansion
Reducing time-to-market by investing in growth Global motor manufacturer, WEG has significantly invested in its Italian branch with the expansion of its storage and distribution hub in Lissone, Milan. The 6,000 m2 warehouse extension will facilitate shorter time-to-market for the branch’s low voltage motors and drives offering. The news coincides with WEG Italia’s announcement of…
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Luxury living with the utmost safety
The ambitious Dubai Hills Estate project, situated in the heart of Dubai, has set new benchmarks in architectural excellence and safety standards. During the estate’s development, fire safety was a critical consideration. Motor and drives specialist, WEG was called upon to supply its W22 Smoke Extraction motors, developed to ensure air circulation in closed environments,…
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Energy mapping for food processors
Promising cheaper and more energy efficient cooking than a traditional oven, air fryers have been flying off the shelves in the past year. For the food processing industry however, cutting energy costs isn’t as straightforward as switching to smaller equipment. With energy now accounting for up to ten per cent of total costs for industry…
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WEG invests in new electric motor plant in Turkey
To provide customers with the latest technology, global motor and drive manufacturer, WEG has expanded its operations to the Eastern Europe and southwestern Asia market with the opening of a new facility in Dilovasi, Kocaeli, Turkey. The 7,000 m2 space will be used to provide technical support for customers and to assemble products. The move…
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WEG manufactures motor to power olive oil production
Owing to recent droughts in the Iberian Peninsula, the production of olive oil has been reduced and the leadership of Spain is under threat. Now more than ever the oil mills have to take care of the product to preserve the properties of the valuable liquid gold. In these uncertain times, JAR Idelfonso Rosa Ramírez…
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A new era of energy efficiency
Updates to the European Union’s (EU) 2019/1781 legislation, which applies ecodesign requirements for electric motors and variable speed drives (VSDs), may seem like more red tape. But could this tightening of legislation actually be an opportunity? Here, Marek Lukaszyzk, European and Middle East marketing manager at global motor specialist WEG, explains how the changes present…
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Advancing asset monitoring and diagnostics
Monitoring the condition of large industrial equipment fleets is challenging and, without the necessary insights, it can be hard to understand the health and performance of assets. To help operators overcome this challenge, industrial digital solutions provider WEG has launched its new WEGscan sensor. By integrating WEGscan into their fleet, operators can monitor a wide…
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VSDs vs. soft starters: A guide to choosing the right efficiency equipment
Approximately eight billion electric motors are in operation in Europe, consuming nearly half of all the continent’s electricity. Variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters provide ways to reduce the energy consumption of a motor by providing operators with control over their power. But which is the most appropriate choice? Here, Marek Lukaszczyk of WEG…
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WEG supplies W60 motor to the El Pórtico plant in Cúcuta
Motors for use in aqueduct infrastructure need to be able to withstand challenging conditions. The W60 motor, engineered by global motor manufacturer, WEG, is designed with this in mind. In a project set to benefit approximately 800,000 inhabitants by improving the water supply, WEG participated as a solution provider in the aqueduct infrastructure expansion project…
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Sustainability on the open seas: WGM20 motor energises new fleet of electrically powered dredgers
When Royal IHC, a leading Dutch supplier of vessels, equipment and services for the maritime industry, sought to decarbonise its range of Beaver® cutter suction dredger (CSD) ships, it turned to motors and drives manufacturer, WEG. Royal IHC’s step towards a more sustainable future was to develop an all-new fleet of electrically powered Beaver CSD…
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WEG wins supplier of the year award at BPMA
Motor and drive manufacturer, WEG has won the supplier of the year award at the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association (BPMA) Pump Industry Awards. On March 16, WEG and five other finalists were judged on criteria including technical innovation, environmental awareness and customer service by a panel of industry leaders and independent experts with additional votes…
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Significant investments for WEG in Europe
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has made significant investment in several of its branches across Europe. WEG branches in Italy, Turkey and Portugal have all embarked on notable projects to improve manufacturing and warehouse facilities, expand floor space and hire new staff — with the ultimate goal to reduce time-to-market for WEG customers on the continent. …
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Improving the efficiency of the Netherlands’ wastewater treatment network
A fifth of the total surface area of the Netherlands consists of water. Unsurprisingly, there are around 116,000 km of water pipes connecting the country’s vast water network. Here’s how global electric motor manufacturer, WEG worked with industrial pump specialist, Pentair, to upgrade and expand the pumps at water board Brabantse Delta’s sewage water pumping stations…
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Energy mapping for food processors: Identifying pain points in food manufacturing
Promising cheaper and more energy efficient cooking than a traditional oven, air fryers have been flying off the shelves in the past year. For the food processing industry however, cutting energy costs isn’t as straightforward as switching to smaller equipment. With energy now accounting for up to ten per cent of total costs for industry…
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WEG supplies W22 motors to mining desalination plant
Motors for use in desalination plants are required to operate in severe climates 24/7. They are highly durable, with a special coating to protect against seawater corrosion and high efficiency to minimise energy consumption. As part of global motor manufacturer WEG’s work in the mining water segment, the company has supplied its motors to an…
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WEG supplies motors for world’s most powerful test rig
WEG, a leading global motor manufacturer, will supply two drive motors for the world’s most powerful test rig. This test rig is being developed by Danish wind turbine test specialist, R&D Test Systems, a company that develops projects and validates new technology with turnkey test systems. With two 30 MW motors from WEG, the test…
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