dut-BE http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/Zest-and-WEG-commission-longest-VSD-driven-conveyor-in-Africa http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/Zest-and-WEG-commission-longest-VSD-driven-conveyor-in-Africa In December 2009, a team from Zest and WEG successfully commissioned the longest VSD-driven conveyor in Africa for Anglo Thermal’s Zibulo Coal Mine near Witbank in Mpumalanga. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:14:42 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-transformers-helped-illuminate-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2010-in-South-Africa http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-transformers-helped-illuminate-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2010-in-South-Africa Eskom, the state owned electricity utility company of South Africa, counted on WEG transformers to illuminate the FIFA World Cup 2010 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:08:13 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Corporate/Two-new-acquisitions http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Corporate/Two-new-acquisitions WEG increases its shareholding in Voltran, Mexico, and announced the acquisition of control of the Zest Group, in South Africa. Tue, 25 May 2010 21:32:57 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-Automated-exhaust-system-allows-reduction-of-CO2-emissions http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-Automated-exhaust-system-allows-reduction-of-CO2-emissions Automated exhaustion system uses WEG solution to produce 50% energy savings and reduce CO2 emissions by 23 tons Fri, 07 May 2010 12:16:51 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Corporate/Head-of-WEG-Board-receives-special-award-from-Brazilian-President-at-10th-anniversary-celebration-for-Valor-Economico http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Corporate/Head-of-WEG-Board-receives-special-award-from-Brazilian-President-at-10th-anniversary-celebration-for-Valor-Economico On the commemoration of its tenth anniversary, the Valor Econômico newspaper honored eight businessmen, each receiving the award Valor Especial (Special Value) for outstanding business management over the last decade, from Brazilian President Lula. Wed, 05 May 2010 19:16:19 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Corporate/WEG-further-expands-global-transformer-manufacturing-capability-with-inauguration-of-new-Transformer-Plant-in-Mexico http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Corporate/WEG-further-expands-global-transformer-manufacturing-capability-with-inauguration-of-new-Transformer-Plant-in-Mexico WEG has further advanced its position as a leading global supplier of power transformers, with the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art transformer manufacturing plant in Mexico. Officially opened on April 14th 2010, the new plant is sited adjacent to WEG’s existing motor plant, which manufactures low and medium voltage motors, generators and control panels for automation systems. Tue, 04 May 2010 18:31:51 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Corporate/For-the-second-time-WEG-ranks-in-the-Forbes-Global-2000 http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Corporate/For-the-second-time-WEG-ranks-in-the-Forbes-Global-2000 WEG is once more featured on the Forbes Global 2000 ranking of the world’s leading companies. The company has gained ground since it joined the ranking in 2008. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:13:00 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-EFF-1-Smoke-Extraction-Motors-chosen-by-Flaekt-Woods-for-prestigious-1billion-Sao-Paulo-metro-line-4-project http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-EFF-1-Smoke-Extraction-Motors-chosen-by-Flaekt-Woods-for-prestigious-1billion-Sao-Paulo-metro-line-4-project The Fläkt Woods Group is using WEG premium efficiency smoke extraction motors on the ranges of ventilation fans it is supplying as part of a US $1billion project to construct a new underground line (Line 4) for the Sao Paulo Metro in Brazil. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:34:37 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-manufactures-supplies-its-largest-8000HP-most-efficient-MV-Frequency-Inverter http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-manufactures-supplies-its-largest-8000HP-most-efficient-MV-Frequency-Inverter The largest medium voltage inverter ever manufactured by WEG is on its way to the US. The 8000-HP MVW-01 950A will control a 7500-HP WEG motor driving mud drilling pumps at the test laboratory of Weir Pumps, in Dallas, Texas. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:06:04 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-supplies-motors-for-world-s-largest-wood-chipper-line http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-supplies-motors-for-world-s-largest-wood-chipper-line WEG’s HV equipment supplied to Veracel totals around 2,200 HP: equivalent to over 30 medium - sized cars. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:00:32 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-solutions-deliver-reduced-energy-costs-at-Cargill http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-solutions-deliver-reduced-energy-costs-at-Cargill WEG solutions ensure productivity and energy saving in the food production process. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:05:53 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Corporate/Outstanding-performance-in-the-oil-industry http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Corporate/Outstanding-performance-in-the-oil-industry Leading entities in the oil industry have recognized professionals in Brazilian industry with awards for outstanding performance in 2009 . WEG’s Décio da Silva was honored in the Capital Assets category. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:03:04 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-permanent-Magnet-motors-deliver-greater-energy-efficiency-for-major-textile-manufacturer http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-permanent-Magnet-motors-deliver-greater-energy-efficiency-for-major-textile-manufacturer By replacing standard motors with WEG’s Wmagnet line, Teka improves productivity and saves energy. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:33:39 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-manufactures-200-ton-Transformers-for-world-s-largest-Hydroelectric-plant-on-Brazil-Paraguay-border http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-manufactures-200-ton-Transformers-for-world-s-largest-Hydroelectric-plant-on-Brazil-Paraguay-border WEG transformers first machines in the world to undergo real VFT - Very Fast Transient testing. TR 256 MVA/550kV 60 Hz and TR 275 MVA/550kV 50 Hz: the largest step-up power transformers ever made by WEG. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:03:35 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-Roller-Table-motors-cut-production-stoppages-improve-productivity-for-GERDAU-steel-rolling-mill-plant http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-Roller-Table-motors-cut-production-stoppages-improve-productivity-for-GERDAU-steel-rolling-mill-plant WEG Roller Table motors are overcoming adverse operating conditions to provide improved productivity and reliability, and substantial energy savings at the GERDAU steel rolling mill plant in Brazil. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:15:24 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-s-new-traction-motor-saves-400kgs-in-weight-on-latest-generation-trolley-buses-improving-power-economy http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-s-new-traction-motor-saves-400kgs-in-weight-on-latest-generation-trolley-buses-improving-power-economy WEG is supplying new, lighter traction motors that save over 400kgs in weight on the latest generation of trolley buses. The buses employ the traction motor and a matched inverter on their differentials to increase power, reduce weight and improve economy. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:39:27 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/Powering-the-World-s-Largest-Industrial-Shredder http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/Powering-the-World-s-Largest-Industrial-Shredder A 6,865KW WEG electric motor is being used to drive the world’s largest industrial shredder - capable of reducing 450 end-of-life vehicles into tiny pieces every hour. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:20:26 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/Exchanging-motors-reduces-production-cost-at-Buettner-by-33 http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/Exchanging-motors-reduces-production-cost-at-Buettner-by-33 With the exchange of standard equipment for the modern WMagnet motor line, Buettner gains more productivity and saves on power consumption. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:42:00 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-Equipment-in-control-of-Costa-Bioenergia-Sugar-Cane-Mill-PR http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/WEG-Equipment-in-control-of-Costa-Bioenergia-Sugar-Cane-Mill-PR WEG Generators, Transformers, Cubicles, Panels and automation system operate in the production of 350 thousand liters of alcohol and 12 thousand bags of sugar per day at the Costa Bioenergia Sugar Cane Mill. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:31:36 GMT http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/Tool-simulates-power-savings-in-Industry http://www.weg.net/be/Media-Center/News/Products-Solutions/Tool-simulates-power-savings-in-Industry See how to save electric power and reduce CO2 emissions in your company. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:26:43 GMT