WEG Offers New Family of Rolled Steel Motors


WEG now offers an additional line of rolled steel motors for a broad range of industrial applications.

ATLANTA, Georgia, April, 15, 2008 - WEG Electric Motors Corp., a leading global supplier of motors, drives and transformers, has developed a new family of 3-phase motors with rolled steel bodies and cast iron endbells for general industrial use. These new rolled steel motors are available in twelve standard sizes with ratings from 1 to 20HP for operation at 230 or 460 VAC mains.

"Our customers have been asking us to develop an alternative to our popular case iron motors for use in applications where a light weight motor is required, without sacrificing WEG quality or reliability," explained Gerardo Elias, Marketing Manager - Motors. "Our new rolled steel family of motors meets these requirements, while establishing a new value proposition, with list prices typically 9% less than equivalent cast iron motors."

WEG rolled steel motors are available from stock in the U.S. For more information on WEG and the WEG rolled steel motors, go to www.wegrolledsteel.com.

About WEG Electric Motors Corp.
Founded in 1961, WEG Electric Motors has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies posting revenues of more than $2.2 billion during 2007. WEG is now one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing over ten 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.

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WEG ELECTRIC MOTORS CORP.
1327 Northbrook Parkway, Suite 490
Suwanee, GA 30024
1-678-249-2000 www.wegelectric.com

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