WEG, a global manufacturer specializing in electric motors and drive technology, strengthens its position in the automation sector in Europe through the acquisition of Autrial SL Autrial is one of the leading electrical panel manufacturers in the sector. This agreement is in line with WEG's commitment to achieve the highest levels of efficiency and reliability in the systems that it makes available to the most demanding markets. For which a wide set of automation solutions is offered, including frequency converters, soft starters and contactors.
Autrial was founded in 1977 as a family business and has extensive experience in the production of electrical control and protection panels for electric motors. The company also manufactures distribution boards, for generators, for photovoltaic installations, with great know-how in all fields. It has modern facilities of more than 10.000 square meters and employs more than 120 people including administration, engineering and production. The turnover generated in 2014 was around fourteen million euros.
"European companies are demanding more and more motor protection and control systems that allow them to reduce CO2 emissions - in line with the latest ErP (Energy related Products) directive - while increasing productivity and reducing operational costs", he comments. Fábio Gonçalez, European Manager of WEG Automation. “We are confident that Autrial, with its vast experience in the field of automation, will enable us to be even more effective in offering solutions to the needs of the European industry.”
WEG's growth in Spain is supported by the company's recent success in becoming a provider of automation solutions across the full range of systems, beyond the traditional business of electric motors. In line with this global strategy, WEG has strengthened its sales network in the last two years throughout Europe and has created a European automation center with the most modern technologies in Unna, Germany.
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