WEG Electrical Engineering

Brazilian Electrical Engineering Company | Duluth, Georgia

WEG is a Brazilian electrical engineering and industrial technology company with its U.S. headquarters located in Duluth, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1961 in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil, the company develops and manufactures electric motors, generators, transformers, automation systems, drives, industrial controls, digital technologies and energy infrastructure solutions.

Created by Werner Ricardo Voigt, Eggon João da Silva and Geraldo Werninghaus, WEG evolved from an electric motor manufacturer into a global supplier of integrated systems for electrification, automation and digitalization. The company maintains manufacturing units in 15 countries, operates in more than 135 markets and employs more than 47,000 people worldwide.

In the United States, WEG operates through WEG Electric Corp., headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, together with manufacturing plants, warehouses, engineering centers and specialized business units in several states. Its American structure includes electric motor operations, automation, power and distribution transformers, industrial generators, commercial motors, coatings, logistics and technical support.

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🏆 AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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• Ranked first in the Época Negócios 360° corporate ranking in 2025
• Repeatedly recognized in the Mechanics and Metallurgy category of the same ranking
• Recipient of the EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating
• Ranked among the top 2% of companies evaluated by EcoVadis
• Recognized internationally for industrial innovation, operational quality and energy-efficiency technologies
• Awarded in New York in 2026 for its contribution to strengthening economic relations between Brazil and the United States

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🌿 CERTIFICATIONS & SUSTAINABILITY

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• EcoVadis Gold — recognition of the company’s environmental, social, ethical and responsible-procurement practices
• IEC and NEMA certifications — product compliance for electric motors and industrial equipment supplied to international markets
• ISO-certified management systems — certifications available across selected WEG companies, facilities and business units
• IECEx certification — conformity for selected motors designed for explosive atmospheres
• Corporate sustainability strategy focused on energy efficiency, decarbonization and responsible industrial development
• Technologies supporting renewable generation, electric mobility, efficient industrial systems and energy transition

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⚙️ PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS

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• Electric motors — low-, medium- and high-voltage motors for industrial and commercial applications
• Variable frequency drives — electronic systems for controlling motor speed, torque and energy consumption
• Industrial automation — controls, panels, programmable systems, sensors and integrated automation solutions
• Transformers — distribution, power and specialty transformers for utilities, industries and infrastructure projects
• Generators — industrial and energy-generation equipment for multiple power applications
• Gearboxes and geared motors — mechanical power-transmission solutions for industrial operations
• Digital solutions — monitoring, asset management, predictive maintenance and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Power generation systems — technologies for hydroelectric, wind, solar, biomass, thermal and distributed generation
• Transmission and distribution — systems and equipment supporting electrical grids and energy infrastructure
• Electric mobility — charging, traction and power-management technologies
• Industrial coatings and varnishes — protective coatings, paints and electrical-insulation materials
• Critical power solutions — equipment and systems designed to support operational continuity and electrical reliability

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🏭 OPERATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES

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• WEG Electric Corp. U.S. Headquarters — Duluth, Georgia
• WEG Automation — Duluth, Georgia
• WEG Commercial Motors — McHenry, Illinois, and Bluffton, Indiana
• Electric Machinery, WEG Group — Minneapolis, Minnesota
• WEG Transformers USA — multiple transformer plants in Washington, Missouri
• Marathon Electric — industrial operations in Missouri and Wisconsin
• Product warehouses in Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington
• Sales, engineering, technical support, logistics and service-network operations across the country
• Continued investment in American transformer manufacturing and energy infrastructure

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⭐ WHY WEG?

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• Brazilian-founded company with a consolidated global industrial presence
• U.S. headquarters and operational infrastructure in Duluth, Georgia
• Manufacturing facilities and specialized business units across multiple American states
• Integrated portfolio covering electrification, automation, digitalization and energy systems
• Technologies serving manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, water, transportation and renewable energy
• More than six decades of industrial engineering and product development
• Operations in more than 135 countries
• Manufacturing presence in 15 countries
• Strong connection between Brazilian engineering and the United States industrial market
• Continuous investment in energy efficiency, digital technologies and sustainable infrastructure

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📍 LOCATION & CONTACT

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WEG Electric Corp. — U.S. Headquarters
6655 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, Georgia 30097
United States

📞 Main: +1 (800) 275-4934
📞 Local: +1 (678) 249-2000
📞 Drives post-sales support: +1 (877) 934-3748
📞 Motors and gearboxes support: +1 (800) 839-2529
📱 WhatsApp: Not officially provided
✉️ Contact form available through the official website
🌐 https://www.weg.net/us
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weg.group
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weg