WEG was Founded in 1961, by Werner Ricardo Voigt, Eggon Joao da Silva and Geraldo Werninghaus in the city of Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods and is one of the largest world manufacturers of electric-electronic equipment, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Transmission and Distribution, Automation and Coatings. WEG has manufacturing units in 12 countries and is present in more than 100 countries, servicing all industrial segments, including oil and gas, mining, infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, renewable energy, among many others.

WEG Transformers USA located in Washington, Missouri was purchased from CG Power Systems USA Inc. in July 2017.

WEG is committed 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.