# WEG to invest R$1.2B in transformer production expansion

WEG S.A. announced an investment of R$1.2 billion to expand transformer production capacity in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia over three years, boosting output by about 50%.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2023-12-07
- Where: Betim and Itajuba, Minas Gerais; Atotonilco de Tula, Mexico; Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia, Brazil
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 50% increase in output capacity
- Products: power transformers, radiators
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [WEG](https://endata.com/companies/1550.md)

## Sources

- [constructionreviewonline.com](https://constructionreviewonline.com/weg-to-invest-r1-2b-in-expansion-of-transformer-production-capacity/), 2023-12-07: "WEG S.A announced to the general market and its shareholders that it is seeking to expand transformer production in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia by making an investment of R$1.2 billion."

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