

WEG, which provides efficient solutions with electric machines globally, has its head office in Jaraguá do Sul in Brazil. Employing over 22,000 staff around the world, WEG was founded in 1961 as a manufacturer of electric motors. Today, it is a major systems supplier, providing complete turnkey solutions including motors, inverter drives, soft starters, PLCs, high and low voltage switchgear, transformers and systems software to a diverse range of market sectors. In 2007 the company's turnover was in excess of $2.2 billion. It has manufacturing plants in Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Mexico and China.