Engineering group founded in Glasgow in 1871 providing mining technology and minerals processing equipment, including pumps, valves and cyclones, in over 60 countries.
The Weir Group PLC is a global engineering company serving the mining industry. Founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 1871, it provides end-to-end engineering solutions that help mining customers extract critical metals and minerals more efficiently and sustainably. The group employs 12,000 people and operates in more than 60 countries. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Its work spans several technical domains, among them mining technology, engineering, materials science, intelligent automation, minerals processing, and pumps and valves engineering. The product portfolio covers pumps designed for the toughest mining applications, valves engineered for demanding mining operations, classification cyclones, and a comprehensive range of minerals processing equipment.
Industry verticals include mining, minerals processing, the extraction of critical metals and minerals, and the renewable energy supply chain. The company describes its culture as combining deep customer insights with engineering and materials science expertise, with an emphasis on helping mines move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Its engineering heritage dates back to steam-engine innovation.
