Werner Ricardo Voigt (* 1930 † 2016)
With deep regret, we inform the passing away of Mr. Werner Ricardo Voigt, one of the
three founders of WEG, on June 1, 2016 in Jaraguá do Sul at the age of 85.
Werner has always been a man focused on technology. Largely responsible for the technological development of WEG, he also contributed to the development of the Brazilian industry. His long-term vision, combined with technical expertise was fundamental to the implementation of technical standards at WEG and also in Brazil. Similarly, his influence was important for the company to adopt the IEC standard (International Electrotechnical Commission), based on the metric system.
Until the last days of his life, Werner was a regular presence at WEG manufacturing plants, more usually at WEG Energy. Sharing his experience with the just graduated engineers or already experienced ones with the same pleasure as always. Asking, looking, listening, discovering and talking, Werner divided all of his large experience in production and troubleshooting.
In memory,
WATT Drive Antriebstechnik GmbH
Wolfgang MEYER
Managing Director