Category: Press releases
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WEG Benelux invests in local assembly line
WEG Benelux has launched a new assembly line at its warehouse facility in Nivelles, Belgium. The €350.000 investment will enable WEG Benelux to assemble the WG20 geared motor series on site, significantly reducing lead times for customers in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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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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WEG to exhibit at Indumation 2024
Global motors, drives and gearboxes manufacturer, WEG is set to exhibit at Indumation 2024, the fastest growing meeting place for the industrial automation and Industry 4.0 community in the region. Taking place from 31 January to 2 February at Xpo in Kortrijk, Belgium, WEG will introduce the capabilities of its new WG20 geared motor assembly…
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WEG announces new ADV200-SP for solar pumping
Leading motor and drive supplier, WEG, has announced the launch of its new ADV200-SP drive for solar pumping applications. This cutting-edge variable frequency drive is designed specifically for isolated or hybrid solar-powered water pumping systems, bringing a new level of efficiency and sustainability to the agricultural and industrial sectors. The ADV200-SP drive is one of…
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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 launches electric vehicle charging stations
WEG, the global electrical equipment manufacturer, has launched its new range of electric vehicle charging systems — the WEMOB parking recharging stations — to the European market. The charging equipment has been developed and tested for several years, having been successfully rolled out in South America and deployed in selected positions in Europe.
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New hires for WEG Scandinavia
WEG Scandinavia welcomes new team members to support growth in the region Global motor manufacturer, WEG has significantly invested in its team in Scandinavia with the addition of four new senior hires. The new employees will help the company continue to deliver top-quality geared motors and other power transmission solutions to customers across Scandinavia, following…
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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 Middle East supplies motors for prestigious Al Adan Hospital project in Kuwait
Reliable motors maintain air quality in healthcare setting Global motor manufacturer, WEG has won the prestigious contract to supply a fleet of W22 motors to upgrade the air handling units at the Al Adan Hospital in Kuwait. Founded in 1986, the Al Adan Hospital is the main public general hospital in Al Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait…
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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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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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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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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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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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WEG opens motor production plant in Algeria
WEG, the motors and drives specialist, has established a new company and production facility, WEG Algeria Motors Spa, in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, North Africa. Located in the Wilaya of Sétif province in north-eastern Algeria, the new plant is the latest development in WEG Group’s ongoing strategy to invest in growth in regions…
