WEG
Global electric motor and industrial automation leader from Brazil
About
WEG is one of the world's largest manufacturers of electric motors, drives, transformers, and industrial automation equipment. Headquartered in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, WEG serves B2B industrial buyers across energy, mining, oil and gas, water treatment, and general manufacturing with a comprehensive product range from fractional HP motors to multi-megawatt generators — all backed by local manufacturing and service centers across Latin America.
About This Brand
WEG was founded in 1961 by Werner Ricardo Voigt, Eggon João da Silva, and Geraldo Werninghaus in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The company name derives from the founders' initials. From a small electric motor workshop, WEG has grown into a global industrial conglomerate with over 40,000 employees, manufacturing operations in 12 countries, and annual revenues exceeding R$30 billion. WEG's product portfolio spans electric motors (from fractional HP to 100,000+ HP), variable frequency drives, soft starters, transformers, generators, switchgear, and industrial automation solutions. The company is vertically integrated — manufacturing its own castings, stampings, windings, and electronic components. For B2B buyers in Latin America, WEG offers competitive pricing relative to European competitors, fast local delivery from regional warehouses, and technical support in Spanish and Portuguese. WEG holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IECEx certifications.