On Monday, October 26, 2026, WEG (WEGE3) announced the acquisition of the Power Controls Solutions (PCS) business of US-based L&S Electric for US$ 11 million, around R$ 55 million. Located in Rothschild, Wisconsin (USA), the operation specializes in speed governors and excitation systems for power generation plants, with a strong presence in the North American hydropower segment.
According to the company, PCS has an installed base of more than 1,200 hydroelectric generating units and supplies solutions to major power utilities in the United States and Canada. In 2025, the PCS operation generated net operating revenue of US$ 9.6 million.
WEG also reported that the acquisition reinforces its strategy of expanding its presence in the North American power generation market and strengthening the operations of REIVAX North America, a WEG Group company specialized in excitation systems and speed governors for power generation.
