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Kusile power plant project, South Africa
By: Sheila Barradas 8th February 2019 Eskom has offered a sobering update on the difficulties it is having at its Kusile project. →
Motor Scan beneficial for various sectors
By: Cameron Mackay 25th January 2019 With leveraging digital technology said to be key to participation in the next wave of economic growth, the launch of the WEG Motor Scan has become a reality for South African companies in various sectors, says motors and controls manufacturer Zest WEG Group rotating machinery sales manager... →
Integrated Solutions Key To Growing Africa’s Power Generation
4th October 2018 As African countries work to develop their power generation capacity in the most cost effective ways, the key will be to find integrated solutions that attract investment throughout the value chain. According to Alastair Gerrard, integrated solutions executive at Zest WEG Group, the energy sector... →
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
By: Sheila Barradas 28th September 2018 The remaining Kusile units are progressing well. →
WEG Motor Scan Set To Change Industry
17th September 2018 Leveraging digital technology is said to be key to participating in the next wave of economic growth. At the very least using it will allow mines, process plants and other industrial operations to reduce operating costs. Fanie Steyn, manager rotating machines at Zest WEG Group, says one of the... →
Zest WEG Group achieves Level 1 BBBEE status
By: Simone Liedtke 12th September 2018 Motors and controls manufacturer WEG’s subsidiary, Zest WEG Group, on Wednesday announced that it has achieved Level 1 status under the Broad-Based Black Economic-Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes of Good Practice. The achievement follows just over a year after Zest WEG reached Level 2 status, in... →
Most Extensive Low Voltage Electric Motor Range From Zest Weg Group
16th August 2018 Electric motor applications require a reliable, robust fit-for-purpose product that will give the end user the requisite low total cost of ownership. Fanie Steyn, manager responsible for rotating machines at Zest WEG Group, says it is encouraging that most industries in southern Africa have woken... →
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
By: Sheila Barradas 27th July 2018 Eskom has signed a loan agreement with the China Development Bank for the Kusile power station. →
Critical To Specify Fit-For-Purpose Engines For Gensets
14th June 2018 Local genset manufacturer, Zest WEG Group believes that those involved in the purchasing decision as well as the end-users of standby power generation systems need to apply more attention to engine selection during the specification process. Louis Kotze, chief operating officer at Zest WEG Group... →
Engineering Optimal Energy Solutions For Africa
5th June 2018 Zest WEG Group combines its local manufacturing capability with WEG’s range of world class products to engineer energy solutions for customers around Africa, according to the group’s integrated solutions executive, Alastair Gerrard. Gerrard also emphasises Zest WEG Group’s extensive network of... →
Acquisitions allow for access to tech, developments in industry
By: Shannon de Ryhove 25th May 2018 Global motors and drives manufacturer and supplier Zest WEG Group’s Brazil headquarters has made several new acquisitions over the past few years, which has enabled the company to access a larger expertise pool and new technology, says Zest WEG Group manager of rotating machines Fanie Steyn. WEG... →
Energy efficient tech can bring farmers substantial savings
By: Paige Müller 11th May 2018 With energy cost a major factor in farm viability and profitability, the South African farming sector will need to shift its thinking towards the implementation of energy efficient technology, says motor and controls manufacturer Zest WEG Group integrated solutions executive Johan van Niekerk.... →
Zest WEG Group
11th May 2018 Zest WEG Group, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, has a strong commitment to contributing to the development of Africa and has been servicing the mining sector on the continent for more than 35 years. An in-depth understanding of the harsh conditions found... →
Zest WEG Group
4th May 2018 Zest WEG Group, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, has a strong commitment to contributing to the development of Africa and has been servicing the mining sector on the continent for more than 35 years. An in-depth understanding of the harsh conditions found... →
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
By: Sheila Barradas 20th April 2018 General Electric has successfully completed performance tests on Unit 1 of the power plant. →
Zest Weg Adds Value In The HVAC Space
5th March 2018 With access to years of experience in the Heating, Ventilation Air-conditioning and Cooling (HVAC) market, and its range of quality products to service HVAC applications, the Zest WEG Group can tackle any single product installation right through to a customised solution. Zest WEG Group sales... →
Partnerships Key As SA Tackles World-Class Gamsberg Zinc Project
5th February 2018 At Vedanta Resources’ Gamsberg mine in the Northern Cape, Zest WEG Group is working closely with lead contractor ELB Engineering Services as a preferred supplier to standardise on its range of transformers and motors across a number of on-site applications. The Gamsberg project is South Africa’s... →
Zest WEG Group 
5th February 2018 The Zest WEG Group has a strong commitment to contributing to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the mining sector on the continent for more than 35 years. →
Junior projects lighting bright path into Africa for ‘search and solve’ group
By: Martin Creamer 26th January 2018 Motor and controls manufacturer Zest WEG Group, which designs, manufactures, markets and installs electrical products and solutions across the full electrical spectrum, is achieving great success with its new specially crafted ‘pavement pounding, search and solve’ business model that ensures... →
Shaw Controls Fast Tracks Upgrade At Automotive Component Manufacturing Plant
23rd January 2018 A wide-ranging upgrade of the electrical distribution network at a catalyst manufacturer’s plant near Johannesburg has been successfully – and speedily – completed by Zest WEG Group companies led by Shaw Controls. According to Shaw Controls chief operating officer Bevan Richards, the work was... →
Get Wise About Using Variable Speed Drives
15th January 2018 The benefits of variable speed drives (VSDs) are making this technology a popular choice among users of electric motors; now, with the introduction of the WEG Insulation System Evolution (WISE®) to all WEG motor lines, customers have full assurance that all WEG motors are VSD-compatible. “Not all... →
Approved Miniature Circuit Breakers From Zest Weg Group
21st November 2017 A full range of approved miniature circuit breakers, offering protection against overload and short circuit in electric conductors, is available from Zest WEG Group. The WEG MDW and WEG MDWH miniature circuit-breaker line comply with the tripping characteristic curves B and C, according to... →
Weg W22xd Flameproof Motors Fully Ex Certified
2nd October 2017 The WEG W22Xd flameproof motor, available from Zest WEG Group, meets worldwide standards for use in hazardous applications including the mining, chemical and oil and gas sectors. The W22Xd motor is certified in line with European ATEX and International IECEx standards. ATEX/IECEx certified, WEG... →
Training facility to mitigate skills deficit challenge in artisan industry 
14th September 2017 Industrial rope access specialists Skyriders Access Specialists aims to bridge the rope access skills deficit in the artisan industry through offering training at its Midrand-based facility, in South Africa. →
Switchgear Solution At DRC Mine From Shaw Controls
12th September 2017 Leveraging the advantages of a containerised solution, Zest WEG Group company Shaw Controls has provided an optimal medium voltage switchgear solution for the supply of power at a copper mining project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The WEG MTW05 MV switchgear, the first to be supplied by... →
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
By: Sheila Barradas 8th September 2017 Unit 1 of Eskom’s Kusile power station has been brought into full production. →
Innovation Extends To Empowerment For Level 2 Rated Zest Weg Group
1st September 2017 At the leading edge of electric motor technology and related sectors, the Zest WEG Group is also innovating its empowerment initiatives by facilitating ownership of its shares by two black owned Non Profit Organisations (NPOs) that directly benefits communities in need. A subsidiary of the... →
Zest WEG Group achieves Level 2 BBBEE status 
By: Mia Breytenbach 1st September 2017 Motor and controls manufacturer WEG subsidiary Zest WEG Group has taken steps to create a broader-based and more sustainable ownership foundation to ensure its compliance with the new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes of Good Practice, which has seen the group achieve a Level 2... →
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
By: Sheila Barradas 1st September 2017 Unit 1 of Eskom’s Kusile power station was brought into full commercial operation at the end of August. →
Incremental improvements now leading to energy efficiency 
By: Robyn Wilkinson 25th August 2017 Having reached an advanced stage, power generation technology development has slowed worldwide, with companies instead intensifying their focus on the cumulative energy savings that can be realised through intensive equipment modifications and the disciplined application of existing technologies,... →
Modular Design Of Weg Smart Relay Offers Flexibility
21st August 2017 The modular design of the WEG low voltage electric motor management system offers flexibility by allowing expansion of its functionalities. Engineered as a plug and play solution, the compact WEG SRW01 is ideal for applications where space is limited. It incorporates state of the art technology... →
Project Disruption, And Its Invisible Cost To Electrical Contractors
7th August 2017 Electrical contractors are often disadvantaged – both operationally and financially – when their planned contribution to a construction or engineering project is disrupted, but are seldom able to claim compensation for their losses. Disruption to contractors is becoming an even more common... →
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
By: Sheila Barradas 4th August 2017 The project continues to closely manage contractor productivity. →
Self-Generated Power Needs Special Focus On Efficiency
20th July 2017 Remote projects that are far from national power grids will tend to pay a premium for generating their own energy; so they need to plan carefully to use it as efficiently as they can. This is the advice of Zest WEG Group CEO Louis Meiring, who emphasises the opportunities presented by modern... →
WEG Transformers Africa
By: Zandile Mavuso 14th July 2017 WEG Transformers Africa (WTA) is one of the largest manufacturers of mini substations and distribution transformers in South Africa. →
Solar Powered Variable Speed Drives For Remote Borehole Applications
21st June 2017 Farmers are making increasing use of photovoltaic solar panels and variable speed drives (VSDs) to get clean and continuous power to their boreholes in remote locations, cutting out the need for costly infrastructure and cables to link with the main grid. Zest WEG Group, a subsidiary of leading... →
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
By: Sheila Barradas 17th March 2017 The Kusile power station’s Unit 1 has reached its full 800 MW load-generating capacity after initial synchronisation on December 26. →
Commitment To Africa Is Not Just About Money
16th March 2017 When companies invest in Africa by setting up production facilities here, they contribute far more than just finances, buildings and equipment; they offer their host countries a shortcut into the global mainstream, opening the doors to trade and development on an unprecedented scale. According to... →
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