WEG Electric Corp.

Variable Frequency Drive features modular design.
Controls & Controllers

Variable Frequency Drive features modular design.

Available with 400-2,500 hp control unit, CFW11-M Inverter is supplied with all electrical and fiber optic connecting cables, panel rails, and fuses installed. Controls provide 3-phase, 380-690 Vac induction motor control with IPS1 interface card. To help prevent heat buildup, drive includes monitoring and protection functions, including IGBT overload protection feature, which monitors junction...

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Drives incorporate Optimal Braking(TM) technology.
Controls & Controllers

Drives incorporate Optimal Braking(TM) technology.

CFW-09 Vectrue(TM) adjustable speed drives offer V/Hz sensorless vector and closed-loop vector control. Alphanumeric keypads allow users to match control mode to application. Drive family ranges from 1 1/2 to 500 hp. Three units may be connected in parallel to serve motors up to 1,500 hp. Features include 7-segment LED; 2-line, 16-character LCD; 32-bit RISC microprocessor; and digital and analog...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

WEG Acquires a Utility-Scale Wind Turbine Business in the USA

WEG announced this past Wednesday on October 26, the acquisition of the utility-scale wind turbine business from Northern Power Systems, USA. WEG announced the acquisition of the utility-scale wind turbine business from Northern Power Systems ( Northern Power or NPS ), a US company dedicated to design, develop and manufacture permanent magnet direct drive ( PM / DD wind turbines) without...

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Company News

WEG is Among the Winners of the Thermo-environmental Award

This Award is considered the most important Award of the HVAC-R segment in Brazil Last week SMACNA Brazil (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association) presented the 23rd edition of the Highlights of the Year Award at the Millennium Convention Center in S'o Paulo. Held since 1993, the event rewards the best thermo-environmental engineering jobs, that also meet the...

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UAE's First Alumina Refinery to be Driven by WEG Electric Motors

WEG has been appointed the single supplier of all low and medium voltage Induction motors for a new alumina refinery under construction in the UAE. Specialized in providing global solutions to the main market segments by supplying premium quality products and systems, the traditional global player WEG has been appointed the single supplier of all low and medium voltage Induction motors for a new...

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WEG included in the Ranking Latin America Executive Team 2016

Conducted by Institutional Investor magazine, the award program selects the best CEOs, CFOs, programs, teams and investor relations professionals (IR), and IR best websites and best annual meetings with analysts. WEG won the capital goods sector award in the ranking Latin America Executive Team 2016 prepared by Institutional Investor magazine, one of the most highly specialized publications from...

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WEG Wins the British Quality Foundation Award

WEG wins the 2016 British Quality Foundation Lean Six Sigma Award WEG, a leading global manufacturer of motor and drive technology, has been awarded the prestigious Lean Six Sigma Award by the British Quality Foundation (BQF) during the UK Excellence Awards Ceremony, beating finalists including Siemens and Shop Direct. The 2016 Lean Six Sigma Award recognises the work businesses do to improve...

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WEG Among the Best Companies in Brazil

WEG was awarded the best company in the sector Machines and Equipment and is highlighted on Corporate Governance by the Ranking Companies Plus , conducted by Estad'o, a leading Brazilian financial newspaper. WEG won the Machinery and Equipment award, promoted by the ranking Companies Plus , of the leading financial newspaper Estad?o , which brings up a list of Brazilian companies with best...

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WEG is Recognized as a Company with the Best Investor Relations Program

Awarded by IR Magazine Awards Brazil 2016, WEG is recognized as a company with excellent transparency and communication with its investors in Brazil. WEG received the title of best investor relations program in the mega-cap category, awarded by IR Magazine Awards Brazil 2016. This prestigious award is highly considered within the community of investor relations, and recognizes excellence in...

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WEG Again Included in the Global Challengers List of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

The international consulting report lists companies from emerging markets that stood out on the global stage. WEG was one of the companies highlighted in the report prepared by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as one of eleven Brazilian representatives on the Global Challengers list. This report includes 100 companies from emerging markets that are the most rapidly globalizing. Conducted since...

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WEG Among the Best of Brazil

WEG received the award for Best Company of the Capital Goods Sector given by Exame Magazine on its Biggest and Best 2016 Directory. WEG received the award for Best Company of the Capital Goods Sector given by Exame Magazine on its Biggest and Best 2016 Directory this past June. The award is the result of a research conducted by Exame magazine, which considers economic and financial information...

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People in the News

WEG's Harry Schmelzer Jr. is Included on Forbes Magazine list of Brazil's

This is the second time Harry Schmelzer has been included in the Forbes list. Harry Schmelzer Jr., CEO of WEG, has been listed among the “Best CEOs” in Brazil, by Forbes Magazine Brazil. This is the second time Harry Schmelzer has received this prestigious award. The list was compiled by a group of 14 corporate level experts in the field of business and management. Votes were then cast in a...

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