Chapter 108 Star City and the Layout of Europe
The next day, Lee Bing successfully met Mr. Lin, and the two had a friendly exchange in Mr. Lin's office.
PG zippers and Uniqlo belong to the manufacturing industry, and no international or regional will refuse.
The role of manufacturing in the local economy is incomparable to any industry.
Therefore, Councillor Lin welcomes PG zipper to invest in and build a factory.
"I know that your company's boss, Mr. Wu, is a far-sighted Hong Kong island rich man. I admire him very much!" Congressman Lin said modestly.
"Mr. Lin has won the award. Our boss will come to Xingcheng recently and will definitely visit you. He also highly respects you, saying that you are the light of Chinese and have the courage to fight for rights and freedoms for Chinese people!" As the saying goes, "I have a strong face, but Li Bing only heard Wu Guangyao say that Mr. Lin has a great future; but Wu Guangyao has never said anything like the light of Chinese and so on.
But speaking flatteringly does not lose anything to yourself.
Member Lin was quite enjoying it when he heard Wu Guangyao praise him like this.
"It's too good to be praised. I must have a good understanding of Mr. Wu's style!"
Later, Li Bing proposed the scale of industrial land for PG zippers. Member Lin did not refuse, but agreed to help him as much as possible!
Mainly, Li Bing said that he would work more than 500 people in Xingcheng, which made Congressman Lin very moved!
A factory with a scale of 500 people undoubtedly solves many headaches for local governments. Although the land use is larger, you can indeed consider it.
After paying a visit to the pier, Li Bing began to choose a place.
When choosing the geographical location of the factory, you will naturally give priority to the location close to the port, which is convenient for transportation.
Star City is only one-third of the area of Hong Kong Island, and its land resources are even tighter than Hong Kong Island.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly. After three days of comparison, Li Bing chose a 10-acre vacant land and was preparing to apply to Councillor Lin.
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In early April, Wu Guangyao went to Xingcheng to sign an investment agreement and handle various procedures!
The Star City factory was mainly to deal with the trade blockade imposed on Hong Kong Island by the United States during the Korean War.
For this reason, the company name here is not a PG zipper, but a YGG zipper.
I don’t know what to think after hearing it?
Although the company's name is not a PG zipper, it's just a smoke bomb that hides people's eyes.
When the trade was terminated in 1953, PG zippers were acquired and merged, and this was enough.
If the matter is done, we will naturally have to invite a banquet for Congressman Lin and thank him for his help!
The Chinese in Star City are more united than the Chinese in Hong Kong Island.
Because he is far away from the mainland and surrounded by chaos, if the Chinese are not united, they will probably be eaten by others.
"Brother Wu, I can't figure out something. Please help me solve my doubts!" Lin Youfu asked in confusion.
Wu Guangyao probably knew what he wanted to ask, because many people didn't understand him, so why the branch chose Xingcheng.
You know, the Star City is far from Hong Kong Island at this time.
"Brother Lin, please say, I promise to speak out!" Wu Guangyao had already thought about the case of a vain and was not afraid of others asking questions.
"You are also optimistic about Xingcheng?" Lin Youfu asked.
The meaning is the same, but the problem is more implicit!
"It's better to say that I'm optimistic about Xingcheng Port, because my company has a lot of trade in Europe and the United States, so I choose Xingcheng to save some freight." Wu Guangyao's words have many flaws, but no one will be serious.
Lin Youfu thoughtfully and did not talk about this topic anymore. After all, he is an official, so there are no businessmen who are welcome to invest.
Lin Youfu continued to ask: "Brother Wu, do you have any opinions on Xingcheng? For example, how to develop the economy?"
Lin Youfu thought of the person in front of him, and seemed to be a business genius, so he asked.
Star City is not like Hong Kong Island, where Chinese people have great power, so they, Chinese parliamentarians, naturally have to consider Star City's economic development.
It is also a normal thing to ask a business wizard!
However, Wu Guangyao knew about the development model of Star City in more than 60 years. Now it’s useless to say it, and he will also expose himself.
Xingcheng achieved autonomy in 1959, so it is too early to say anything now!
Wu Guangyao shook his head and said, "I only know that Xingcheng is located in Malacca, and Xingcheng Port is a good trade transfer station. Especially for Japan, this is simply their lifeline, because they lack resources and must obtain resources from foreign trade."
Lin Youfu was a little disappointed when he heard this. Although Xingcheng Port is a good trading port, it is difficult to benefit the Chinese in the hands of the British government.
Chinese can only be a coolie in Xingchenggang, and they can't make much money!
The relationship between the two was not too deep, and it was only a normal procedure for Wu Guangyao to invite Lin Youfu to have a banquet.
Regarding political figures, Wu Guangyao has never really been intimate with others, but is tied up with interests.
Because they are ruthless, when needed, you are his friend!
When you don’t need it, you are his money tree!
The next day, Wu Guangyao stood up and returned to Hong Kong Island, leaving behind two employees, and set up a project team here to supervise the construction of the factory.
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Many zipper manufacturers in Europe and the United States have finally received a fatal blow recently!
If Wu Guangyao's 70 machines only compressed their living space, then Tadao Yoshida's 50 machines gave them a fatal blow.
According to Wu Guangyao's estimate, the European and American markets have been occupied by two companies by about 30% of the market, and this number will increase in the future, and may even reach more than 50%.
Fortunately, zippers are small industries, and European and American governments will not consider introducing trade protection policies.
If it is an industry such as ready-to-wear, textiles, and other industries, Asian manufacturers squeeze their producers so much.
Wu Guangyao believes that trade protection policies will be introduced within a few months.
Wu Guangyao stood in front of the office window on the fifth floor of the PG zipper multi-function office building, looking at the two industrial buildings outside the window, and his mood suddenly became clear.
It would be fake to be unpride of having a factory of such a size!
However, after being proud, you will naturally have to worry about the future.
Otherwise, the future self will be the current European and American zipper manufacturers, and will face huge challenges.
I came to my desk and called the administrative department to ask the office staff inside to call Deputy General Manager Wang Qiang to come.
Lin Yueru has already rested at home to prepare for pregnancy, and Wu Guangyao is not used to sitting in the office, so he doesn't find another secretary.
However, as the number of industries increases and the scale expands, I really have to find a secretary. In this era, I naturally look for male secretary. After all, I have to rely on my studies.
Soon, Wang Qiang came to Wu Guangyao's office.
Wang Qiang is a technical talent with a high level of education and is highly favored by Wu Guangyao.
Otherwise, he would not have been promoted to deputy general manager. After all, there are so many managers in the PG zipper department, and there is hope. He can stand out from it, and he obviously has the strength.
"Prepare to go to Europe and set up a R&D center in London!" Wu Guangyao's words inspired Wang Qiang. As expected, the boss was interested in technology research and development, and his status would naturally rise.
"How large is it?" Wang Qiang said. He didn't dare to ask how much the boss invested, but he could just touch it indirectly, so that he could have a clear idea in his heart.
Wu Guangyao did not rush to answer because this question needs to be considered.
If you plan to use 100 automatic zippers for PG zippers, the annual profit can reach about HK$15 million, and 15% will be used for investment and research and development, that is, HK$2.25 million.
However, this HK$2.25 million belongs to the joint research and development fund of Yaoshi Industrial and PG Zipper Technology Department.
Hong Kong Island's R&D funds will also occupy the majority.
Therefore, the R&D funds of London-based R&D companies are about HK$800,000 per year.
Moreover, the machinery and products are being developed simultaneously, and Yaoshi Industry and PG Zipper Technology Department work together to cooperate.
800,000 Hong Kong dollars is only equivalent to 50,000 pounds, the per capita wage in London is about 20 pounds, and the annual income is 250 pounds.
"The total number of Yaoshi and PG is about 60 people, and the number of machinery and products is equal, so we attach equal importance to it!"
Then the two talked about some details before Wang Qiang left Wu Guangyao's office.
In this era, there are obviously few companies that can invest 15% of their profits in research and development.
Some companies have too many shareholders, and it is difficult for everyone to unify. There are always many short-sighted shareholders.
Chapter completed!