WEG Relocates North American HQ to Better Serve Customers
Building designed to provide more office, warehouse space
ATLANTA, Ga.-WEG Electric Corp. (www.weg.net/us), a leading global supplier of motors, drives, controls, transformers, and generators, announces that it has relocated its North American headquarters to 6655 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097.
Previously located at 1327 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, Georgia 30024, the new facility is 250,000 square feet, which makes it larger than four football fields combined. With 50,000 square feet dedicated to office space, the new building is twice the size of the original location and currently houses 125 employees. All employees from the Suwanee office and those relocated from the Rochester, NY office will occupy the new address.
"Our new location at Business Park at Sugarloaf will provide additional office and warehouse space necessary for our continued U.S. growth," said David Pipes, President of WEG Electric Corp. "This location is close in proximity to our current offices and warehouses, allowing minimal disruption to our operations."
WEG's other regional distribution centers, including Harrisburg, Chicago, Houston, Ontario, and Portland, remain available to service customer needs nationwide.
During the transition into the new headquarters, WEG will be implementing environmentally friendly procedures, like a company-wide recycling program. Only green chemicals will be used for cleaning the premises, and the use of Styrofoam cups has been eliminated. Additionally, HVAC economizers have been installed on rooftop units and an energy management system has been established to enhance overall energy efficiency.
On April 16, 2010, WEG will hold an open house for customers, local dignitaries, and other members of the community. For more information about WEG, please visit www.weg.net/us or call 1-800-ASK-4WEG.
About WEG Electric Corp.
Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 10 million units annually. Committed to growth on a global scale, WEG continually invests in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and processes, and the development of new and improved industrial electrical solutions. WEG offers a diverse and integrated product line that includes motors, drives, controls, transformers, and generators. WEG has committed to an R&D investment of 3% of annual global sales.
