Brazil, Jaraguá do Sul: WEG has unveiled an industrial expansion plan worth $206 M (BRL 1.1 B), aimed at boosting its product portfolio and increasing production capacity at WEG Energia. The plan includes a new manufacturing site budgeted at $160 M (BRL 900 M) and a $30 M (BRL 160 M) expansion at the company’s Jaraguá do Sul facilities.
The new site will focus on large-scale equipment, such as synchronous condensers up to 330 MVAr, turbogenerators up to 200 MVA, and high-speed induction motors. It will also expand services for motors, generators, and hydraulic turbines up to 300 MVA. Strategic factors for the location include proximity to skilled labour in Jaraguá do Sul, strong logistics infrastructure with access to BR-101 and BR-280 highways, and Santa Catarina’s main ports. The project is expected to generate around 1,000 direct jobs.
João Paulo Gualberto da Silva, Managing Director of WEG’s Energy Unit, said the expansion aligns with the company’s long-term strategy and will strengthen its global competitiveness. He noted that the new facility will allow WEG to enter new market segments with higher power ratings and reduce operating costs.
In Jaraguá do Sul, the $30 M investment will add 11,250 m² to the WEG Energy factory, supporting organic growth in demand and improving operational efficiency.
The announcement was made at WEG’s headquarters in Jaraguá do Sul, in the presence of the Governor of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Melo, alongside state officials and company staff.
Source: WEG
