The Brazilian multinational WEG confirmed an investment of BRL 1.1 billion in Brazil until 2028, with the aim of strengthening its presence in the market for large electric machines. The plan includes the construction of a new industrial park valued at BRL 900 million, in addition to the expansion of its production unit in Jaraguá do Sul, with an additional budget of BRL 160 million.
Large-scale production and more technological sophistication
The new industrial complex will be oriented to the manufacture of high-performance equipment, such as synchronous compensators up to 330 MVAr, turbogenerators up to 200 MVA and high-speed induction motors. With this infrastructure, WEG will be able to expand its service capacity for services related to motors, generators, and hydraulic turbines up to 300 MVA.
The strategic location of the new park considers the proximity to the technical equipment of Jaraguá do Sul, the availability of skilled labor and the logistics infrastructure with direct access to highways BR-101 and BR-280, as well as to the main ports of Santa Catarina.
WEG Energía: long-term strategy and vision
The project also includes the creation of approximately 1,000 direct jobs, representing a significant boost to the region’s economic development, while reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation, operational efficiency and its competitiveness on the global stage.
The construction of the new plant will allow us to meet the opportunities identified in the market for large machines, advancing in the production of equipment with higher power ratings than those currently produced, in addition to optimizing processes and reducing operating costs.
João Paulo Gualberto da Silva, Superintendent Director of the WEG Energy Unit.
Jaraguá do Sul continues to expand
As part of the same investment package, the company will allocate BRL 160 million to the expansion of its current WEG Energia plant in Jaraguá do Sul. The project includes the incorporation of an additional 11,250 square meters of production area to meet the organic growth in demand for the products already manufactured at the unit.
The company continues to consolidate its leadership in industrial and energy solutions, and this initiative demonstrates its ability to respond to market demands with first-class infrastructure.
Source: WEG