In a significant milestone for Bangladesh’s burgeoning high-tech manufacturing sector, local industrial giant Walton has officially launched the export of its world-class Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), or motherboards, to the United States.
The inaugural shipment was flagged off on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC’s headquarters in Chandra, Gazipur. The event was formally inaugurated by the Minister of Posts, telecommunications, and Information Technology and Science and Technology, Faqir Mahbub Anam, alongside the Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser, Rehan Asif Asad.
Global Expansion and Strategic Partnership
The high-tech PCBAs manufactured by Walton will be integrated into sophisticated security devices in the United States, specifically for advanced gunshot detection and emergency response systems. These products are being imported by Safepro Technologies Inc., a Wisconsin-based technology firm renowned for providing life-saving security solutions for educational institutions and public facilities across the U.S.
This partnership underscores Bangladesh’s growing capability to contribute to the global electronics supply chain. With this latest development, Walton continues to strengthen its international footprint, now exporting technology products to over 55 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Government Commitment to Local Industry
During the event, Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam praised Walton for its contribution to national pride and industrial development.
“Walton is truly a wonder. By building such a vast and sophisticated industrial complex, they have proven that Bangladesh is fully capable of producing world-class technology products,” the Minister stated. He further emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting local manufacturers, noting that the proposed budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year includes initiatives to provide greater tax incentives and foster a more competitive environment for domestic industries.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Prior to the inauguration, the Minister and the Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser toured Walton’s extensive manufacturing facilities. The delegation visited several key units, including:
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Motherboard production
- Television panel clean rooms
- PCB manufacturing units
- Mould and die facilities
The officials were briefed on Walton’s integrated approach, which combines intensive research and innovation (R&I) with stringent quality control measures.
Walton, which operates a massive industrial complex in Kaliakair, Gazipur, produces a wide array of goods ranging from refrigerators and compressors to laptops, elevators, and home appliances. The company has set its sights on further expansion, with an ambitious goal to establish its brand presence in over 100 countries and cement its position as a leading global technology player.
The ceremony was also attended by Gazipur-1 lawmaker Md. Mujibur Rahman, along with Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC’s Managing Director S M Mahbubul Alam and Directors S M Nurul Alam Rezvi and S M Monjurul Alam Ovee.
