# WEG expands Robertsham facility to manufacture MV switchgear and BESS

WEG is expanding its Robertsham, South Africa facility to locally manufacture medium voltage switchgear, MV soft starters, and battery energy storage systems, adding three new 150 t bending brakes. The expansion aims to raise quality standards and meet growing demand across Africa.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-11-22
- Where: Robertsham, Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa
- Status: announced
- Products: medium voltage switchgear, MV soft starters, battery energy storage systems, containerised solutions
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [crown.co.za](https://www.crown.co.za/latest-news/mechchem-africa-latest-news/30914-weg-steps-up-local-manufacturing-capability-in-africa), 2024-11-22: "We are now in the process of adding manufacturing processes in order to raise quality standards to the highest international benchmarks, extend the locally manufactured product range and to ensure we meet growing demand across Africa."

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