A high-level delegation from the Military Engineer Services (MES) recently visited the headquarters of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC in Chandra, Gazipur. During the visit, the delegates expressed their admiration for the company's extensive manufacturing scale, advanced technologies, research and development activities, product diversity, and international-standard production capabilities.
The delegation was led by Major General Hasan Uz Zaman, engineer-in-chief of the Military Engineer Services.
Other members of the delegation included Brigadier General Abul Hasnat Mohammad Sayem, director of Works, along with senior officials of MES.
During the recent visit, the MES delegation was welcomed by SM Mahbubul Alam, managing director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, along with other senior officials of the company.
Members of the delegation visited Walton’s display centre, various production plants, and research and innovation activities.
They observed the manufacturing processes and technological excellence of a wide range of electrical, electronic and hi-tech products, including lifts, air conditioners, refrigerators, solar panels, batteries, cables and compressors.
Major General Hasan Uz Zaman stated: "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."
Emphasizing the importance of prioritizing locally manufactured products, he stated: “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 industrialization, employment generation, local manufacturing, technological development and the national economy truly deserves appreciation.”
Brigadier General Abul Hasnat Mohammad Sayem, director of Works for the Military Engineer Services, stated: “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.”
SM Mahbubul Alam, managing director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, stated that Walton places great importance on building long-term cooperation with key national institutions based on technology and manufacturing capabilities. He noted that the visit of the Military Engineer Services delegation is highly significant for the company, adding that their valuable observations and recommendations will inspire Walton to further advance local technology-product manufacturing, research and development.
Tanvir Anjum serves as business coordinator to the managing director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC and as a senior executive director of the company. In these roles, he oversees Walton’s business activities as well as its communication and coordination with MES.
He hosted the program and expressed sincere gratitude to the MES delegation for their visit.
Others present during the visit included Mohammad Yusuf Ali, additional managing director of Walton; Md Tanvir Rahman, chief business officer of Walton AC; Ahmad Tanvir, head of corporate sales; Protic Kumar Modak, senior executive director; Md Mahmudur Rahman, CBO of Walton Lift; and Tanvir Ahmad, head of admin, along with other officials.
Why it matters
The Military Engineer Services' endorsement of Walton highlights the strategic importance of domestic manufacturing for Bangladesh's industrialization and self-reliance.