26 July 2024
Weidmann Electrical Technology Announces Global Capacity Upgrades to Support the Energy Transition
July 26, 2024
Rapperswil, Switzerland – Weidmann Electrical Technology is pleased to announce a significant investment of more than 50 million Swiss Francs aimed at upgrading our existing facilities and developing new sites across our major markets. This initial investment will enhance our ability to address the immediate higher demands of the electrical power industry. Additionally, we are reviewing a larger, long-term investment strategy involving a further expansion of our manufacturing footprint.
The current planned upgrades will include the renovation of existing equipment and facilities where required, as well as the installation of new equipment to boost our current production capacity. Additionally, in alignment with our commitment to Lean Six Sigma principles, we are optimizing processes to further increase our capacity and ensure the top-tier quality expected from the market.
Our industry is experiencing unprecedented growth that is forecasted to continue for the next decade. Often referred to as the ‘energy transition’, this surge is driven by increased electrification and energy demand, renewable energy integration, technological advancements (such as data centers for AI), and strong regulatory and policy support. As our customers invest in enhancing their output to meet market demand, Weidmann Electrical Technology, as Global market leader, partner, and key supplier of electrical insulation materials and services to the transformer community, recognizes the importance of scaling our operations to ensure that we continue to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.
The investments have already commenced, with additional phases planned over the next 12 to 18 months. Jurg Brunner, Head of Weidmann Electrical Technology, stated, “It is without doubt one of the most exciting times our industry has ever seen. The demand for material is increasing globally, driven by the need for transformer producers to provide replacement and significant extension of the grid infrastructure and equipment to service the energy transition. Our goal is to ensure that we can continue to support our customers throughout this period, maintaining our high-quality levels while supplying the additional material required to ensure we are enablers in the energy transition process.”
For more details or press / media information, please contact:
Francis Fisher
Head of Group Marketing
francis.fisher@weidmann-group.com