This discussion focuses on the opportunities and challenges of adding value locally to imported equipment used across mining, construction, and industrial sectors. The panellists represent firms with decades of operational history and global backing, yet a deep local footprint. They will share how their operations have adapted to local conditions through in-country assembly, remanufacturing, parts production, and service innovation. The conversation will explore how localisation goes beyond assembly, extending into supplier development, technical training, and innovation partnerships. Attendees will gain insights into how OEMs contribute to skills transfer, reduce turnaround times, and stimulate local engineering capabilities.