Electricity and Control January 2021

ENGINEERING THE FUTURE

E-House assembly at Zest WEG’s Heidelberg facility.

The company has extensive, local, transformer manufacturing capabilities.

provide solutions that deliver optimal performance and reli- ability at reduced energy levels.” The VARs represent a core element of Zest WEG’s growth strategy in sub-Saharan Africa, and are essential partners in building the capacity required for Africa’s eco- nomic future. In line with what the company has achieved in South Africa, the VARs are the vehicles through which it is rooting itself in other African countries. This goes hand- in-hand with skills transfer and support in supply logistics, making VARs proud ambassadors of WEG’s full offering of products and services. The target market for the VARs, while traditionally fo- cused on mining, is broadening into other fields including oil and gas, agriculture, water, cement and general industry. WEG’s global success in all industrial sectors has allowed the group to develop a range of industry-specific product portfolios. With their growing knowledge of these products, and their familiarity with local markets, VARs are opening the door to an increasing number of exciting opportunities. In South Africa, Zest WEG continues to expand its local manufacturing capability, with plans for increased capaci- ty in large-scale transformers and medium voltage drives as an example. Investment is also being directed into new manufacturing activities in Gauteng.

Large transformers are manufactured at the Heidelberg facility.

Signalling that Zest WEG is gearing up for a big step forward, Vargas says the company’s head office is relocating to a new 24 000 m 2 facility near its current premises in Linbro Park. Alongside other initiatives, he says, this consolidation is paving the way for further enhancing productivity and sustainability in the company. “Our customers and our people remain the centre of our focus,” he says. “Our continued expansion of markets and diversification of offerings take place with this front-of- mind.”

Ongoing interaction with WEG Brazil facilitates technology transfer effectively.

For more information visit: www.zestweg.com

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