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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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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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Mitigating electrical current rise and increasing refrigeration equipment reliability
According to a study by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), equipment downtime costs the food and beverage industry an estimated €30,000 to €50,000 per hour. If critical equipment such as refrigerators were to fail, the losses could be devastating. Even a short period of downtime could render a whole batch of product unusable — leading to…
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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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Specifying a gear unit
A species of British insects, called planthoppers, have a row of small teeth on each leg that interlock together. As the planthopper jumps, the teeth ensure its legs rotate and extend at the same time. Essentially, the insect has gears. Mimicking nature, industrial gears are essential for transferring power and motion, but in industry, the…
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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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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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Securing London’s water supply
Ashford Common water treatment works located in Surrey, Southeast England is one of the biggest water treatment works in Europe. With a maximum output of approximately 680 megalitres a day, Ashford delivers around one third of London’s water supply, with the remaining supply being delivered by 20 or so smaller works. Here’s how motor and…
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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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Where do drives support energy efficiency?
Supporting environmental compliance in fans, pumps and compressors Today, the most common use of drives in industrial environments is for the control of fans, pumps and compressors. In fact, these applications account for about 75 per cent of all drives operating globally. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at motor and drive…
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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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