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.

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.

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.

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.