Tequila is an emblematic drink of Mexico, with such significant cultural importance that it has become one of the most consumed alcoholic beverages worldwide. The tequila industry in Mexico is one of the largest in the agri-food sector and is considered a Mexican pride, having generated a 5% increase in production in this sector in recent years. This drink results from the fermentation and distillation of sugars extracted from agave cultivation, making Tequila one of the most iconic national beverages. Of the more than 295 existing species of agave, the best known is the "blue agave," used to produce tequila.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared the agave landscapes and the old industrial facilities of Tequila, Jalisco, as cultural heritage.

At the end of 2023, WEG, through its branch in Mexico, supplied a highly recognized company in the tequila sector with two integrated packages that include electric motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and gearboxes, destined for two tequila factories in the municipalities of Tequila and Atotonilco.

Each package supplied consists of 15HP W22 electric motors, WG50 gearboxes, and CFW500 variable frequency drives, which will be used to control the speed in the agave grinding area. These components combine the quality of the electric motors, the reliability of the frequency drives, and the robustness of the gearboxes.

For WEG, the concept of Motion Drives is about having total control of the process. The main difference of this integrated solution is managing everything under the same brand, allowing perfect coupling of the equipment, ensuring its efficient functioning and reducing operating expenses.