# WEG international expansion and technological growth > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/weg-international-expansion-and-technological-growth > Updated: 2026-11-04T11:53:21.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Brazilian electrical equipment manufacturer WEG has undertaken several strategic moves to expand its global footprint and technological capabilities. In late October 2026, the company achieved type certification for its AGW172/7.0 wind turbine, a 7 MW model designed to improve efficiency in wind energy projects. During the same period, WEG acquired a division of the American firm L&S Electric for approximately US$ 11 million. This acquisition, based in Wisconsin, provides WEG with an installed base of over 1,200 hydroelectric generating units across the United States and Canada, aimed at supporting the modernization of North American hydroelectric facilities. By early November 2026, WEG focused on its presence in India, announcing the US$ 8 million acquisition of a 400,000 square meter plot of land in Tamil Nadu. This expansion is intended to increase production capacity and facilitate the verticalization of industrial processes. This move follows reported growth in the Asia-Pacific region, where international sales have become a significant portion of the company’s total revenue. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-04: WEG acquires land in India for US$ 8 million to expand operations WEG is expanding its Indian operations by purchasing a 400,000 square meter site in Tamil Nadu for US$ 8 million to increase production capacity and verticalize industrial processes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/weg-acquires-land-in-india-for-us-8-million-to-expand-operations ### 2026-10-26: WEG expands global footprint with new wind turbine and US acquisition WEG has certified its new 7 MW AGW172/7.0 wind turbine and acquired a US-based division of L&S Electric to expand its global energy equipment presence. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/weg-expands-global-footprint-with-new-wind-turbine-and-us-acquisition --- Cite as: WEG international expansion and technological growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/weg-international-expansion-and-technological-growth