Mr. Harry Schmelzer Jr. had his work acknowledged by Valor Econômico newspaper in a ceremony that joined the most innovative businessmen of the year 2008 in 24 economy sectors in Brazil.

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.

WEG’s CEO wins the Valuable Executive Award held by the Valor Econômico newspaper.