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About WEG Electric Machinery (WEM)

WEM was established as a service shop in 1891 and started manufacturing motors in 1897. With over a century of experience, WEM has solidified its reputation as a leading designer, manufacturer, and service provider of large, custom-engineered electric motors and generators. WEM operates domestically in the U.S. and internationally, serving a diverse range of clients and industries including oil and gas, power generation, nuclear, pulp and paper, mining, and general industrial sectors.

Introducing the first high-starting-torque synchronous motor

Pioneering the first solid-state brushless excitation system

Developing the first vertical, self-contained hydrogenerator

Implementing the first automatic starting system for synchronous motors

Creating the first large 2-pole induction motor design capable of operating below its first critical speed

In the early 1970s, WEM introduced its revolutionary Duraguard ^TM insulation system, utilizing epoxy resin tape and vacuum/pressure impregnation (VPI), which has been recognized as the benchmark of insulation systems for large machines worldwide. With an installation list boasting over 250,000 units globally, WEM continues to excel in the industry.

In December 2011, Electric Machinery joined the WEG Group, ushering in significant improvements at the Minneapolis factory through process enhancements and the integration of state-of-the-art technology. Leveraging expertise from WEG headquarters in Brazil and the support of a global sales structure, WEM has experienced remarkable growth since the merger.

WEM's product applications encompass synchronous and induction motors for driving various equipment such as pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, and ball mills. Additionally, WEM generators are driven by a diverse range of gas, steam, and hydro turbines, as well as reciprocating engines. WEM's magnetic drive, variable-speed couplings are used with fans and pumps up to 2500 HP.

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Operating from its 425,000 square foot facility in Minneapolis and maintaining all activities under one roof, WEM serves its customers with excellence and commitment. With sales offices strategically located in key cities and a network of sales representation organizations, WEM is dedicated to meeting customers' needs worldwide. Backed by an experienced team of service engineers, WEM ensures the highest levels of quality, durability, and reliability, upholding its reputation as a trusted industry leader into its second century of operation.

By handling all activities internally, WEM can closely oversee the entire process of constructing a machine, from the proposal stage through shipment and service support.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our purpose

To develop technologies and solutions contribuing to a more efficient and sustainable world.

WEG is commited to creating quality products and efficient solutions. To achieve this there is continuous investment in innovation and team work. Helping people reach their goals by living the values of the company is a passion shared by everyone at WEG.

Mission

Continuous and sustainable growth while maintaining simplicity.

WEG wishes to continue growing fast in a sustainable way. The objective is to keep a simple business structure, providing flexibility for our actions. We want to offer the best of both worlds: the capacity of a global company and availability whenever necessary.

Vision

Be a global reference in motors, generators, transformers and electric controls with a wide integrated offer for electrification, automation and digitalization.

This is our direction: to be recognized globally as a benchmark brand for electrical machines. We will achieve this by supplying efficient, complete solutions and by building strong relationships with our customers.

Values

People and Environment; Team Management; Governance; Efficiency with Simplicity; Innovation and Flexibility; Leadership and Culture. Know more about WEG's values below.

People and Environment

We value generation of professional and personal development opportunities, human rights, diversity and the environment. We invest in solutions for reduction of carbon emissions and encourage our people to be engaged in social activities where we have our operations, with focus on health and education.

Team Management

We work as a team within a friendly way allowing sharing of ideas. We get together and share knowledge and skills to continuously improve our decision-making process.

Innovation and Flexibility

We invest in research, development, innovation and quality, with focus on offering efficient solutions to the market. We are continuously being resilient in order to meet our customers’ needs.

Efficiency with Simplicity

We encourage simplicity in our relationships and do our best to improve efficiency and competitiveness, turning our products and processes even better. We continually try to do more with less, with excellence while performing our activities.

Governance

Through a structured governance system at all levels, we promote transparency, integrity, ethics and safety in everything we do, respecting the rights of all stakeholders.

Leadership and Culture

We offer developing opportunities to our people allowing them to perform their job with excellence within the company’s strategy, as well as cultivating and promoting the WEG background culture.

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ISO 9001 Certified

Quality Policy

Through the continuous development of our employees and systems, Electric Machinery is committed to providing our Customers superior value and authentic quality, meeting or exceeding their expectations.

Quality Program

WEM maintains a quality program in conformance with ISO 9001, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1. This certification further validates WEG Electric Machinery's dedication to delivering superior product quality and customer service.

This certification further validates WEG Electric Machinery's dedication to delivering superior product quality and customer service.