Posted to News on 15th Jun 2026, 12:00
WEG UK to exhibit at MachineBuilding and FoodManufacturing Live
WEG will exhibit at MachineBuilding Live and Food Manufacturing Live, held on October 14, 2026 at the NAEC, Stoneleigh Park. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with WEG experts about their machinery and production challenges, and discuss how motor, drive, gearboxes and digital technologies can improve efficiency, reliability and performance.
(See WEG at FoodManufacturing.Live, 14 October 2026, on stand 56)
MachineBuilding Live and Food Manufacturing Live are co-located events bringing together engineers, manufacturers, automation specialists and industry professionals from across the UK. Taking place under one roof, the events cover the latest technologies, challenges and opportunities across machine building, food production and industrial automation.
As a premier partner of MachineBuilding Live and Food Manufacturing Live, WEG will engage directly with engineers and manufacturers, sharing expertise on motors, drives and digital technologies to improve machinery performance and efficiency.
A key recent development for WEG is the new W22 Prime induction motor. Available in IE4 and IE5 efficiency classes, the W22 Prime covers power ratings from 0.12 kW to 1,000 kW, with IP55 protection, totally enclosed fan cooling and compatibility with soft staters, direct-on-line (DOL) and variable speed drive (VSD) operation.
With a three-year warranty as standard, the W22 Prime's combination of high efficiency, flexible installation and robust construction makes it well suited to machine builders looking to improve equipment efficiency without significant changes to existing system architecture. For food manufacturers, where motors can operate continuously across conveyors, pumps, fans and processing equipment, the ability to reduce energy consumption while maintaining reliable performance can help lower operating costs and support wider efficiency targets.
Energy efficiency is just one part of the equation. WEG's experts will also be on hand to discuss its wider portfolio of electric motors, gearboxes and variable speed drives, helping visitors consider how different technologies can work together to meet the demands of their specific machinery and applications.
The conversation will also extend into digitalisation, with Motion Fleet Management (MFM) among the digital solutions WEG is available to discuss on the stand. The condition monitoring system provides insight into the condition and performance of motors and other rotating equipment, helping users identify potential problems earlier and make more informed maintenance decisions.
"Manufacturers are looking for practical ways to improve efficiency and reliability without compromising production," said Marek Lukaszczyk, marketing manager at WEG UK. "Machine Building Live and Food Manufacturing Live bring together two important areas of manufacturing, and give us a great opportunity to talk directly to engineers about the challenges they face. Our experts will be there to discuss specific applications and identify where WEG's solutions could make a difference."
