Walton started its journey in 2008 and has become the largest listed company of Bangladesh within only 14 years. Like its surprising growth, the success story of its chief executive is also astonishing.
Walton is the latest multinational electrical, electronics, automobiles and other appliances brand with one of the largest well equipped ‘R & I’ facilities in the world carried out its production through different subsidiaries under the banner of Walton group headquarters in Bangladesh.
Today, Walton has a workforce of more than 30000 in a total of 22 production bases under 700+ acres of factory area. The capacity of their yearly production is 10 million units based on the market demands. Walton is a giant professional manufacturer in the relevant industry and has gained great reputation in terms of its unbeatable capability for producing Electrical and Electronics goods in the most competitive way in aspect of quality, cost, design and innovation.
Along the way, Walton has earned domestic and global recognition for its experience and proven track record in a variety of electronics fields. Walton is the pioneer of developing state of the art designs and modern technology having leading market share specializing in Multi-Stored Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, LED/ LCD Televisions, Motorcycles, Smart Phones and Home Appliances. Walton is working on carrying the flag of the nation into the global market presence from the present 40 countries to more than 200 countries to dominate Go
Global and the top five Electronics Brand of the Globe within 2030. For Walton, business started in 1977 and during early 2008 WHIPLC started the production of Refrigerator, Freezer, Air Conditioner, Compressor and now onward expanding its operation in Television, Home & Electrical Appliances. Walton & Marcel have become the most trusted and prestigious brand in the E&E industry in Bangladesh.
Walton’s android smart television is witnessing huge response in Ireland being displayed and sold in its largest retail store DID Electrical, UNB reports. It is a milestone towards the market expansion of Walton’s brand business in Europe and also achieving the vision of becoming a top global consumer electronics brand. Walton delivered the first shipment of its 32, 43 and 55-inch android Smart TV to Ireland. Ireland’s renowned consumer electronics appliance company ‘Sommer Limited’ is marketing the Walton brand television.
Walton is now exporting ‘Made in Bangladesh’ labeled TVs to more than 35 countries through its hundreds of global business partners. The European market holds almost 95 percent of the total exports of Walton TV. Bangladesh's Walton has expanded its business in the eastern European country Georgia by exporting smart TVs. The company hopes that the export will pave the way for expanding its TV business in other eastern European countries like Armenia and Azerbaijan.
As the MD and CEO of Walton Hi-Tech, the dreams of Golam Murshed centers around the company and brand. He has taken the mission of ‘Vision Go Global-2030’. This means now his main concern is to make Walton as one of the top global brands within 2030. The contentious growth and success of the company, amid the Corona pandemic, indicates that fulfillment of the mission is certain and under his leadership, the dreams will come true. Along with that, Murshed has taken various steps to make Bangladesh as the hub of electronics and technology industry emphasizing on research and innovation.
To ensure a greener and cleaner Bangladesh for future generations, Golam Murshed has taken an initiative called ‘Better Bangladesh Tomorrow’. Aiming to decrease overall carbon footprint, Walton has already started incorporating 51.16 tons of waste produced each day in Bangladesh in its products and manufacturing process using the 3R system (Reuse, Reduce and Recycle).
Sustainability awareness and training programs under the initiative will help inspire the youth of Bangladesh to take active participation in building a sustainable future for themselves and the generations to follow. Starting from sourcing to designing products, to the post purchase services, the objective of such an initiative is to create harmony between human race and mother nature by balancing the natural and industrial ecology.
One of Mr Golam Murshed’s dreams is to establish Walton as a top global brand. To be specific, he intends to be among the top five companies across the world. Another dream is to buy renowned brands and integrate those with Walton. Besides, he has a plan for co-branding with the global giants.
The Walton MD said, “I want to take Walton to the world stage and expand business in each of the big (developed) countries. Basically, my goal and dream is to play a role in the international market, after grabbing the local market.”
“It is not possible to move forward if one thinks one is in a pretty good position. This is not good thinking at all. If one does so, it is not possible to move forward. He or she will then just remain stuck in the same position,” Mr Golam Murshed said.