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Why did Weg open a new industrial park in Portugal?

On October 17, 2024, WEG celebrated an important milestone with the opening of its new Santo Tirso Industrial Park in Portugal. This state-of-the-art facility is a key element of WEG’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, all while focusing on sustainable technologies.

Where is Weg building a new electric motor factory?

WEG has just announced the construction of a new electric motor factory in Santo Tirso, Portugal. The company intends to invest 23.5 million euros to build 22,680 m² of manufacturing facilities on the same area where WEG already has a 16,300 m² low voltage industrial motor factory.

Why did Weg invest in a new electric motor factory?

This investment will allow a strategic production capacity increase for the European market. WEG has just announced the construction of a new electric motor factory in Santo Tirso, Portugal.

Why is Weg Motores moving to Santo Tirso?

In addition to moving the production of medium and high voltage, flameproof motors, electrical panels, automation solutions and service support to Santo Tirso, we are also planning to increase electrical motors range for larger sizes in the country”, says Alberto Kuba, Managing Director of WEG Motores – Industrial Business Unit.