WEG S.A. (B3: WEGE3 / OTC: WEGZY) announces to its shareholders and the general market that it will invest approximately R$160 million in vertical integration and expansion of electric motor production at its Linhares unit, in Espírito Santo.

The project includes the construction of a new industrial building and the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment for manufacturing wires, an essential step in the production process of electric motors. This will reinforce the company's vertical integration strategy, increasing control over the supply chain and improving operational efficiency.

The new structure is scheduled to begin operations in 2027, with a plan for gradual growth in wire production capacity, in line with the projected expansion of electric motor manufacturing in the coming years.

"By bringing more stages of the production process to the region, we are able to gain greater control, enhance competitiveness, and increase agility. This helps us deliver more efficiently while maintaining the quality our customers expect. In addition, it positions us better to face future challenges”, highlights Julio Cesar Ramires, Commercial and Appliance Motors Managing Director.