WEG receives Supplier Excellence Recognition from Caterpillar
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WEG is the official supplier of charging stations for DS Automobiles in Argentina
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WEG is the new official supplier of charging stations for DS Automobiles’s electric vehicles in Argentina, which is one of the Stellantis Group brands.
In addition to providing the WEMOB Parking design station in all DS exclusive dealerships in the country, the agreement will also benefit customers who purchase the new hybrid plug-in SUV model, the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense.
Designed to offer practical utilization to people, allowing indoors or outdoors installations, in garages or parking lots, the WEMOB (WEG Electric Mobility) line counts on a modern and compact design.
With the 7.4kW WALL type, the DS7 Crossback E-Tense can be fully recharged in two hours. It is ideal for homes and condominiums, featuring single-phase and two-phase networks installation, Wi-Fi connectivity, remote updating (Over-The-Air), signaling LEDs, access control by TAGs, EV Drivers application, energy and power control for simultaneous charging of several electric vehicles through the WEMOB Smart Charging System.
The PARKING type up to 22kW adds more power and connectivity with Wi-Fi, cable Ethernet and 4G LTE mobile networks, ensuring even faster recharge, being ideal for parking lots with shared spaces in condominiums, companies, shops, hotels, shopping malls, and fleet owners that count on three-phase power supply networks.
“The supply of electrified vehicles has been growing all over the world. That is why WEG has been investing in innovative technologies to serve markets globally. Our charging solutions not only meet the technical specifications that the segment requires, but also offer quick charging and safety to users”, says Manfred Peter Johann, Managing Director of WEG Automation Business Unit. In Brazil, WEG became the official supplier of charging stations for Renault, Fiat, Peugeot and Citroën electric vehicles.
About the new DS7 Crossback E-Tense:
DS Automobiles, which is one of Stellantis Group’s companies, is globally recognized for its high-quality automobiles. In 2021, they launched the DS7 Crossback E-Tense model in Argentine, which is identified as a 300HP, 4×4 plug-in hybrid model combining power and flexibility.
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Zest WEG is key supplier of motors and vsds for Kamoa-Kakula
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Zest WEG is supplying an extensive range of motors and variable speed drives (VSDs) for the second phase of the Kamoa-Kakula project, one of the world’s most exciting new copper developments, located on the Central African Copperbelt in the DRC.
Phase one produced its first copper concentrate on 25 May 2021, and is expected to produce 200,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate annually. Phase 2, now in the advanced stages of construction, will result in a doubling of production capacity. Future phased expansions will eventually see a mining rate set to process 19 million tonnes per annum.
For the first phase of the project, Zest WEG was also the key supplier for this electrical equipment. According to Joe Martins, mining sector specialist for Zest WEG, the mine’s scope of supply for the second phase is a repeat of the first. The first phase was supplied in 2020 with WEG medium voltage VSDs and WEG high voltage motors to drive the mine’s primary and secondary mills in the concentrator plant.
“We began to manufacture these long lead time items in 2019, and delivered two medium voltage VSDs and two 3,3 kV motors for the mine’s 7,000 kW primary ball mill and its 7,000 kW secondary mill,” says Martins. “Our high voltage motors and medium voltage VSDs were also selected to drive the two 1,200 kW high pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs) in the plant.”
WEG high voltage motors and automation solutions drive the underground ventilation fan applications, providing fresh air to the underground mine workings, he says.
All these large items are designed to specification, manufactured and tested in WEG’s Brazil facilities. Due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, the factory acceptance tests were conducted virtually, with special processes being developed to allow thorough inspection and comment online. The testing of the equipment for phase two – also conducted in a virtual environment – was completed in the third quarter of 2021.
Significantly, Kamoa-Kakula will be among the world’s lowest greenhouse gas emitters per unit of copper produced, and Zest WEG’s energy efficient motors and automation solutions will contribute to this.
The first phase order included over 700 WEG low voltage IE3 premium efficiency motors, supplied to various local and international original equipment manufacturers, and installed throughout the concentrator plant. These motors drive equipment such as the rock breakers, conveyor drives, flotation cells, thickeners, slurry pumps, winches and other mechanical OEM packages.
Where processes within the plant required variable speed control, WEG low voltage VSDs were selected to provide the speed and control necessary for this equipment. Martins explains that by selecting WEG low voltage VSDs in combination with WEG low voltage motors, Kamoa-Kakula will benefit from a 36 month warranty period.
“An important part of the energy efficiency strategy was for the plant to standardise on our IE3 premium efficiency motors – rated according to the IEC 60034-30 international standard,” he says. “With a class leading energy efficiency rating, this means reduced carbon emissions and greatly reduces operational energy costs.”
Additionally, Zest WEG is supplying the Kamoa-Kakula Project with a new 20 MVA, 33kV/11kV mobile substation, which is currently being manufactured in South Africa. The substation will provide stepped down power, and can be moved to supply power to different areas within Kamoa-Kakula’s mining footprint.
“Underpinning the performance of our equipment at the mine will be high levels of service and support from Panaco who is our Value Added Reseller (VAR) in the DRC,” says Martins.
Commenting on VARs, Martins says that those appointed by Zest WEG in this role are far more than simply distributors. “Panaco, as our VAR in the DRC, is a 100% locally owned business specifically chosen to promote and support the wide range of Zest WEG’s offering in the region. Its team includes technical specialists and the company’s operating methodologies and culture are closely aligned with ours, and will aid in supporting our current installed base, client network and growth expectations in the region.”
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WEG is Neoenergia’s exclusive supplier of charging stations for electric vehicles
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WEG has recently signed the contract to become the exclusive supplier of charging stations for Neoenergia’s electric vehicles.
The partnership scope will include the WEMOB (WEG Electric Mobility) charging stations line, developed and manufactured in Brazil by WEG. All models are supplied with energy meter including open communication protocol, internet connection and recharge management platforms.
As a result of the WEG and Neoenergia partnership, the electric mobility solutions are intended for residential homes, commercial centers and companies that wish to provide charging power for their fleets. WEG´s portfolio is quite extensive and serves several applications, with products of different configurations according to the customer’s needs, including technical support and installation which can be requested on the website.
“Our partnership with Neoenergia promotes and encourages projects for recharging electric vehicles and business related to sustainable energy solutions. We not only want to advance our strategy of allowing electric mobility to become a reality in Brazil, but also structurally serve the entire chain required for the implementation of electric vehicles”, says Manfred Peter Johann, WEG Automation Business Unit Managing Director.
As stated by Neoenergia´s Business Director, Hugo Nunes, the partnership with WEG is in line with Company’s commitments to sustainable development by encouraging the local production chain and electric mobility, in order to further promote the efficient decarbonization of the economy and minimize environmental impact. “Together with WEG we are offering our contributions to expand national production to generate jobs and financial resources for the country. This is a strategic partnership established with a company that meets technical requirements and counts on an extensive experience and credibility in the market”, says Hugo.
The contract between both companies includes the supply of 7.4 kW Wall WEMOB charging stations. Allowing to be powered by single-phase or two-phase networks (127 or 220V), this model is ideal for residential homes or condominiums.
There are also Parking WEMOB charging stations in the range of 22 kW. These models count on one or two outputs sockets and can recharge two electric vehicles simultaneously. Designed for 220V or 380V three-phase power supply, they are intended for individual or shared use in companies or commercial centers. Both models can operate with a type 2 connector, the most commonly used on the market.
WEG´s Ecosystem of solutions includes, in addition to the charging stations, a management platform to charge or share the consumption of each user, to control the access via proximity cards (RFID tags) and manage a demand control system – WEMOB Smart Charging System – for cases where the power consumed by the stations exceeds the demand contracted at the installation site.
About Neoenergia
Publicly-held company with shares (NEOE3) traded on the São Paulo Stock Exchange. Part of the Spanish group Iberdrola, the company has been operating in Brazil since 1997, and is currently one of the leaders in the country’s electricity sector. Present in 18 states and the Federal District, its business is divided into the generation, transmission, distribution and commercialization areas. Its distributors, Neoenergia Coelba (BA), Neoenergia Pernambuco (PE), Neoenergia Cosern (RN), Neoenergia Elektro (SP/MS) and Neoenergia Brasília (DF) serve more than 15 million customers, the equivalent of a population of over 37 million people. Neoenergia holds 4 GW of installed generation capacity, 88% of which from renewable energy, and is implementing another 1 GW with the construction of new wind farms. In the transmission sector, there are 1.4 thousand km of lines in operation and 5300 km under construction. Through the Neoenergia Institute, it fosters sustainable development based on social and environmental actions, thus contributing to improve the quality of life in the communities where the company operates, mainly focused on most vulnerable people, always aiming at sustainable development.
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WEG is the new official supplier of Charging Stations for FIAT 500e electric vehicle
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WEG announced that the company just signed an agreement with FIAT to become the official supplier of charging stations for their new 500e electric vehicle.
The contract provides for the inclusion of two types of the WEMOB – WEG Electric Mobility new generation in FIAT´s product catalog, as well as the equipment installation service and technical support to customers.
Specifically designed to meet power, speed, connectivity and safety requirements when charging FIAT’s electric vehicles, WEMOB Charging Stations will be offered to FIAT customers in two different types: WALL, designed for homes and condominiums, and PARKING, specially developed for shared use in public and private parking lots. Both stations are suitable for any voltage in Brazil and have all the protections required by national and international standards. With protection against UV rays and resistant to dust and water splash, the equipment can be installed both indoors and outdoors.
WEG charging stations are designed and manufactured in Brazil, count on a state-of-the-art design and allow internet connection and management platforms to measure and monitor each user´s consumption (service offered via subscription). In addition, they allow access control via proximity cards (RFID tags) or cell phone apps.
“We are taking another significant step in our strategy of offering efficient, sustainable and intelligent solutions for the electric mobility segment. We also want to provide FIAT customers with a unique experience for a quick and safe recharge”, says Manfred Peter Johann, Managing Director of WEG Automation Business Unit. WEG counts on a wide service network in Brazil and will keep the charging stations updated via Over-The-Air (connection through the customer’s internet network), as well as providing spare parts replacement across the country.
New FIAT 500e
Regarded as Fiat’s first 100% electric vehicle, the 500e was entirely redesigned in its third generation: developed on the new EV platform, the car is bigger, more connected, with unique equipment for the segment and with new style, offering an outstanding and modern looking.
For a type in its category, the 500e offers an autonomy of 320 kilometers, easily covering the average daily motion of around 30 kilometers. Tests performed by Fiat at the automotive site of Betim, state of Minas Gerais, indicated that the car can reach 460 km of autonomy driving at ideal conditions. The electric motor delivers 87kW, which is equivalent to 118HP and the torque gets to 220 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 9 seconds, and with a reaction of 60 km/h to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.
The FIAT 500e will be sold in Brazil by ten dealerships in nine different cities: Porto Alegre (RS), Curitiba (PR), Florianópolis (SC), Campinas (SP), São Paulo (SP), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Belo Horizonte (MG), Brasília (DF) and Recife (PE).
About WEG Charging Stations
- WEMOB Wall at 220V (single-phase and two-phase) with up to 7.4kW, providing an 80% recharge of the batteries in approximately 4 hours.
- WEMOB Parking at 380V and 220V (three-phase) up to 11kW, provides an 80% recharge in approximately 2h 40 minutes.
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WEG receives Whirlpool “Supplier of the Year” Award
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WEG just received the “SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR” Award in the categories “Raw Material” and “MPGH / C&G – Motors, Pumps, Glasses, Heats, Cooling & Gas” from Whirlpool Brasil, one of the largest manufacturers of kitchen and laundry appliances in the country. WEG was highlighted among the main suppliers of Whirpool in industrial paints and electric motors for home appliances.
This Award is a recognition of WEG’s commitment to adding value to Whirlpool products and customers, specially in terms of innovation, quality, customer service and sustainability.
“After a challenging year such as 2020, receiving an award like this is makes us very proud at WEG. It is the recognition of the efficiency and quality of our products and services, as well as the dedication of hundreds of people focused on providing mutual benefits within the customer / supplier relationship ”, says Julio Cesar Ramires, WEG´s Commercial Motors and Appliance Managing Director.
Subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of home appliances, Whirlpool S.A holds different brands in Brazil like Brastemp and Consul, among others.
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