A delegation from the Military Engineer Services (MES) visited Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC's headquarters in Chandra, Gazipur, and praised its manufacturing scale, advanced technologies, research activities and product diversity.
Major General Hasan Uz Zaman, engineer-in-chief of MES, led the delegation during the recent visit, according to the press release.
Other delegation members included Brigadier General Abul Hasnat Mohammad Sayem, director of works, and senior MES officials.
SM Mahbubul Alam, managing director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, and other senior company officials welcomed the delegation.
The visitors toured Walton's display centre and production plants and reviewed its research and innovation activities.
They observed manufacturing processes for electrical, electronic and high-tech products, including lifts, air conditioners, refrigerators, solar panels, batteries, cables and compressors.
Hasan Uz Zaman said, "We are truly impressed by Walton's vast manufacturing scale, product diversity and technological capabilities. In particular, the company's research and development activities are highly commendable. We would like to see Walton further expand these capabilities and continue advancing in technological innovation."
Emphasising the importance of locally manufactured products, he said, "Like the government, we also place importance on giving preference to products made in Bangladesh. If the required products are available locally, we would first consider locally manufactured products. In this regard, Walton is one of the companies that naturally comes to our consideration. Its contribution to industrialisation, employment generation, local manufacturing, technological development and the national economy truly deserves appreciation."
Abul Hasnat Mohammad Sayem said, "Walton's extensive manufacturing capability is truly remarkable. It is a matter of great pride that such large-scale manufacturing facilities and industrial capabilities have been developed in Bangladesh, and products manufactured here are being exported to different countries around the world."
He added, "Walton is no longer focusing only on the domestic market; the company is designing and manufacturing products by taking into account the needs and opportunities of international markets. This is a very positive reflection of Bangladesh's technological and manufacturing capabilities."
Praising the company's environmental approach, he said, "Walton's vision for environmental sustainability is highly commendable. The company is not only thinking about the present but is also working with future generations in mind."
Mahbubul Alam said, "Walton places great importance on building long-term cooperation with key national institutions based on technology and manufacturing capabilities. The visit of the Military Engineer Services delegation is highly significant for us. Their valuable observations and recommendations will inspire us to further advance local technology-product manufacturing, research and development."
He added, "Walton's objective is to reduce import dependency, save foreign currency, expand exports and contribute more significantly to the national economy and employment generation by manufacturing international-standard technology products in Bangladesh. To achieve this goal, we are continuously strengthening our research, innovation and technological capabilities while ensuring the highest product quality and after-sales service."
Tanvir Anjum, business coordinator to the managing director and senior executive director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, hosted the programme.
He oversees the company's business activities, communication and coordination with MES.
Tanvir Anjum thanked the delegation for its visit and expressed hope that the existing relationship would develop into broader and more effective cooperation.
Other Walton officials present included Mohammad Yusuf Ali, additional managing director; Md Tanvir Rahman, chief business officer of Walton AC; Ahmad Tanvir, head of corporate sales; Protic Kumar Modak, senior executive director; Md Mahmudur Rahman, chief business officer of Walton Lift; and Tanvir Ahmad, head of administration.