# WEG industrial capacity and infrastructure expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/weg-industrial-capacity-and-infrastructure-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-02T19:25:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. WEG is implementing a multi-year expansion strategy focused on increasing production capacity and internationalizing its business. The company expects to resume growth in the second half of 2026, driven by investments in the transformer segment and the data center market. To support this growth, WEG is developing a R$ 1 billion industrial complex in Guaramirim, Santa Catarina. This facility will cover 35,000 square meters and produce compensators, turbo generators, high-speed motors, and new lines of hydraulic turbines and generators. The project includes the construction of a 1.2-kilometer access road and is expected to create approximately 1,000 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs, with operations slated to begin in 2028. Alongside physical infrastructure, the company is investing in workforce development through partnerships with Senai/SC. These programs aim to prepare professionals for the industrial sector, with 313 apprentices graduating in 2026 and 700 students currently enrolled in training courses. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: WEG expands operations in Santa Catarina with new factory and training initiatives WEG is expanding in Santa Catarina with a new R$ 1 billion factory in Guaramirim, expected to create thousands of jobs, while its partnership with Senai/SC continues to train industrial apprentices. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/weg-expands-operations-in-santa-catarina-with-new-factory-and-training-initiatives ### 2026-10-02: WEG expects growth resumption in 2026 via capacity expansion WEG anticipates a return to growth by late 2026, fueled by factory expansions, transformer demand, and data center market opportunities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/weg-expects-growth-resumption-in-2026-via-capacity-expansion --- Cite as: WEG industrial capacity and infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/weg-industrial-capacity-and-infrastructure-expansion