The Brazilian company WEG announced an investment of US$77 million in its facilities in Washington, Missouri, in order to strengthen the production of transformers and meet the growing demand of the energy sector in the United States.
Transformer expansion and production in Missouri
WEG currently has three plants at this location: distribution transformers, power transformers and specialized transformers. Together they employ more than 560 people, and with this new disbursement, an increase in operating capacity is expected.
The investment will enable the expansion of manufacturing lines and the modernization of production processes, which will strengthen the supply of electrical equipment. supply of electrical equipment for transmission and distribution. With this, WEG is aligned with the expansion plans of the energy infrastructure in the United States, where the demand for reliable and efficient solutions is on the rise.
In addition to the impact on production, the move will generate employment opportunities in the region. The local workforce will play a key role in the growth of the industrial complex, consolidating Washington, Missouri, as a strategic center for the company’s operations in the North American market.
Source and photo: WEG
