Founded in 1944, Bluffton specialises in fractional electric motors up to 5 HP. Markets served include food & beverage processing, industrial and commercial equipment manufacturing, pumping and ventilation. The company employs more than 400 people and posted net revenue in 2015 of approximately US$64 million.
Luis Alberto Tiefensee, WEG’s Motors managing director, said Bluffton was recognised for excellence in engineering and manufacturing of fractional motors for custom applications, which is aligned with WEG’s focus for the US market.
“This acquisition is strategic to expand and to provide greater flexibility to WEG’s capabilities in the world’s largest market for fractional electric motors. It also brings major product line expansion, which complements our current product portfolio for North America,” said Tiefensee.
