|| Desk Report: A high-level delegation of the Military Engineer Services (MES) has praised Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC for its large-scale manufacturing facilities, advanced technology, research and development, and international-standard production capabilities, emphasising the importance of prioritising locally manufactured products.Led by Major General Hasan Uz Zaman, Engineer-in-Chief of MES, the delegation recently visited Walton’s headquarters at Chandra in Gazipur. Brigadier General Abul Hasnat Mohammad Sayem, Director, Works, and other senior officials were also part of the delegation.Walton Managing Director S. M. Mahbubul Alam and other senior officials welcomed the visitors, who toured the company’s display centre, production plants and research and innovation facilities.The delegation observed the manufacturing processes of various electrical, electronic and hi-tech products, including lifts, air conditioners, refrigerators, solar panels, batteries, cables and compressors.Major General Hasan Uz Zaman said the delegation was impressed by Walton’s manufacturing scale, product diversity and technological capabilities, particularly its research and development activities. He expressed hope that the company would further strengthen its innovation and manufacturing capacity.Emphasising the importance of domestic products, he said MES, like the government, gives priority to goods manufactured in Bangladesh. If required products are available locally, the organisation would consider them first, he added, praising Walton’s contributions to industrialisation, employment generation and the national economy.Brigadier General Sayem described Walton’s manufacturing facilities as a matter of pride for Bangladesh, noting that the company was producing goods for both domestic and international markets. He also praised its efforts towards environmental sustainability.Walton Managing Director S. M. Mahbubul Alam said the company aimed to reduce import dependency, save foreign currency, expand exports and create employment through the production of international-standard technology products in Bangladesh.He added that Walton was continuously strengthening its research, innovation and technological capabilities while maintaining product quality and after-sales service.Tanvir Anjum, Business Coordinator to the Managing Director and Senior Executive Director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, hosted the programme and expressed hope that the visit would pave the way for broader cooperation between Walton and MES.Among others present were Walton Additional Managing Director Mohammad Yusuf Ali; 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, along with other officials.