Chapter 514 The Birth of Hong Kong Home Appliances Production Base
Time soon came to September. In one and a half months, the cooperation plan between RCA and Honor Electronics was gradually improved in various details and finally signed. Both the United States and Hong Kong are eager to see this cooperation succeed as soon as possible.
RCA needs to enter the Commonwealth production and build a factory in the back garden of Japan. After entering the Asian market, it can also avoid being only attacked by Japanese brands. Honor Electronics naturally hopes to use this opportunity to obtain large-scale Color TV production experience, technology, industrial chain, etc.;
It can be said that both sides have accomplished multiple things with one stone.
RCA's vice president Thomson also rushed to Hong Kong in person to sign a contract with Yang Wendong.
"Happy cooperation, Thomson." After signing, the two shook hands with each other.
Thomson smiled and said: "It's a pleasure to cooperate, Mr. Yang."
"Just call me Eric." Yang Wendong smiled and said: "I will entertain a few people at this store at noon. In the afternoon, we will go to visit the location of the factory that is about to be built."< br>
"Okay." Thomson agreed.
After enjoying a delicious Chinese meal, more than ten people from both sides set off for North Point together;
On the way, Thomson said: "Eric, that meal just now was the best meal I have ever eaten. I have fallen in love with Chinese food from today on."
"Haha, when it comes to food, we Chinese are definitely among the best in the world." Yang Wendong said with a smile;
In fact, it is still a bit modest, that is, it is the first place, but now most Chinese people have just eaten enough and have some meat, and the pursuit of delicious food has not yet sprouted in their bones;
Of course, the comparison here is with common people’s food. In Europe, the United States, Japan, and even India, the food eaten by high-level people is definitely not bad. However, for people at the bottom, even in Europe and the United States, most people and even students’ lunch is nothing more than hamburgers, biscuits, cheese, etc.
Thomson smiled and said: "When I return to the United States, I will have to visit Chinatown more."
"You will like it very much." Yang Wendong smiled,
After a while, the car arrived at North Point, which is a large area of old buildings, and some equipment is now demolishing the buildings;
"Why not go further out into the suburbs?" Thomson asked.
Yang Wendong explained: "Thomson, the traffic in Hong Kong is far inferior to that in the United States. Most people do not have cars, so we need to build the factory in a place with a lot of people.
And my factory is also here, and the supply chain is also here. This is the best choice for our joint venture factory. ”
"If this is the case, the cost of treating industrial wastewater and waste will be much higher." Thomson said.
"I will pay attention to this aspect." Yang Wendong added: "I will arrange for people to spot-check heavy metals and other possible pollutants in the land and groundwater near the factory every month, so that real-time monitoring can be achieved."
He absolutely does not want what happened in Wanwan's original history to happen in Hong Kong. Therefore, what he does will inform the people of RCA in advance to stop their thoughts;
Of course, RCA doesn't have this idea at the moment, and Thomson in front of him probably doesn't either. He can't target the opponent with something that hasn't happened yet, so he can only give a warning in advance.
It is most appropriate to control by rules.
"That's a good idea." Thomson agreed.
Yang Wendong smiled and said: "Let's go this way, let's go see the factory. This land has a total of 130,000 square feet"
Zheng Zhijie worked very hard to be able to acquire such a large industrial land in North Point. The Hong Kong government sold part of it and the other part was acquired by Changxing Real Estate;
Fortunately, in the middle of 1968, the land price is not very expensive. After buying it now, even if it is not developed, it can double several times in a few years.
Such a large piece of land is enough for the joint venture factory between RCA and Honor Electronics to not have to worry about the size of the place in a short time. More importantly, for the nearby industrial chain controlled by the Honor Group, after the birth of such a high-end TV assembly factory , will have a very strong stimulating effect on the industrial chain;
On the 8th, Wang Zhiqun came to Yang Wendong's office with a thick stack of documents and said with a smile: "Yang Sheng, this is the list of various parts and components provided by RCA a few days ago. We are asked to study it ourselves first to see if it can be produced in Hong Kong. Manufacturing, and when samples can be produced;
As long as the samples come out and are sent to the United States, and are reviewed and confirmed by RCA, they can be used in color TVs in our joint venture factory. ”
"Let me take a look." Yang Wendong took the document and began to read it.
There are hundreds of products on it, each one is a drawing, with graphics and text introductions. After looking at it for a while, he said: "What are the results of your internal analysis?" Wang Zhiqun replied: "About 30% can I'm trying to produce it now. I've asked them to process it according to the specified materials. Once the processing is completed, it will be sent to the United States;
There are still about 40% outside the scope, which still need to improve technology, equipment or technical personnel, etc., and the details will need to be studied for a while; the last about 30% involves relatively complex technologies, which we cannot build. ”
"Then get 70% first, step by step." Yang Wendong said: "When the factory starts operating later, we will study the remaining 30% one by one. If we really can't figure it out, we can import small quantities. In this world, even Europe and the United States can If you can’t do anything, just produce it yourself.”
Wang Zhiqun nodded and said: "Yes, but it is a pity that we cannot produce 30% of them, which account for more than half of the value of color TVs."
"This is normal. We can't produce it just because of the high technology. High-tech products naturally have high prices." Yang Wendong said with a smile.
Wang Zhiqun said: "Yes."
Yang Wendong added: "One color TV can drive the development of so many industries, which is of great help to us;
You said that if we also induce some overseas refrigerator, washing machine and even air conditioner factories to come to Hong Kong to produce, can it bring about an industrial chain?
Especially for air conditioners. At present, we are not capable of making air conditioners good. Looking for companies like the United States to come to Hong Kong can also improve the industrial chain. ”
Honor already has a refrigerator and a washing machine, but to be honest, they are not very good. Just like Samsung in the early days, if it sounds good, it is cost-effective, and if it sounds bad, it is a low-end brand.
But there is nothing we can do about it. In industries with some technical content, without technology, we can only do low-end products, and suppliers will not take them seriously.
As for air conditioners, although they have been manufactured in laboratories, they are not cost-effective. You must know that air conditioners are installed indoors and have very high requirements for sound, power consumption, and comfort. I want to do these things well and maintain a Balance and difficulty are very high.
"Theoretically, it is possible. Especially after RCA's investment, it will be much easier for us to attract companies that build white home appliances," Wang Zhiqun analyzed: "Yang Sheng, which home appliance company are we planning to introduce?"
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Yang Wendong thought for a while and said: "I just suddenly thought of this. In this way, you can check the situation of white home appliance companies in the United States and find a few suitable ones;
Then we can take the initiative to come to negotiate. If they are willing to enter into a joint venture, or if they are not willing, we can also do OEM work. This kind of thing does not necessarily have to be brought up by them. Over the years, many companies in the United States have been forced by Japan, and there will definitely be Willing to cooperate. ”
Before RCA proposed this matter, Yang Wendong had also thought about such a cooperation, but there was nothing in Hong Kong. It would be a bit difficult to attract large American home appliance companies to invest;
But now that RCA is established, and with its reputation, it is much easier for me to operate like this.
"This is indeed a good method." Wang Zhiqun said: "Although we also have home appliance companies, at least they have not entered the US market in the short term, and fans are not included;
Introducing American companies can help them open up new markets and deal with Japanese brands, and we can also take the opportunity to develop supply chains in Hong Kong and the Bay Area. ”
"Yes, the supply chain is the most important. With the supply chain, we can make home appliances ourselves in the future." Yang Wendong nodded and said: "But the prerequisite for the supply chain to be successful is that there is a market and customers. It's too difficult for us. ’
In the previous life, the mainland was able to develop into the most terrifying industrial country in the world in 40 years, with industrial chains for almost all industries. The fundamental reason was that it attracted investment over the years and attracted a large number of foreign companies, and then these foreign companies cultivated the local industrial chain;
Of course, domestic companies also played a big role in this process, but there is no doubt about the role of foreign companies;
Take automobiles, for example. Although the market for technology was not successful, the automobile industry chain was all built domestically. This also provided the foundation for the subsequent rise of electric cars. Otherwise, no matter how strong the three electric cars are, it will be in vain if the others are not good.
The same is true in Hong Kong now. The assembly factory will be brought in first. Honor Electronics, including RCA, will not be given any technology and will even be on guard. But it doesn’t matter. I only need the industrial chain. I will develop or purchase other products myself in the future. Patents are also acceptable;
To put it ten thousand steps back, even if I don’t do anything, my supply chain can still make money, and the land where I build the factory will also make money in the future, no matter what, I won’t lose money.
Wang Zhiqun replied: "Okay, there is another advantage to this. In the early years, North Point was mainly engaged in the plastic processing industry, and Li Jiacheng was also here;
Now they are all planning to move to Kowloon or close down. If our plan works, North Point can be transformed into a large home appliance production base in Hong Kong. ”
"This is a good idea. Do you want to negotiate terms with the Hong Kong government?" Yang Wendong asked.
Wang Zhiqun said: "Yes, if we want to attract foreign investment to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong government must also pay some policy conditions."
Yang Wendong smiled and asked: "But hasn't the Hong Kong government always implemented a policy of non-intervention in the market? How to convince them?"
Wang Zhiqun replied: "The Hong Kong government won't talk about ordinary factories, and it doesn't matter whether they come to invest or not;
But a large-scale plan like ours may bring thousands or even tens of thousands of high-paying jobs to North Point, tax revenue, and also cause housing prices in nearby areas to rise sharply. The Hong Kong government enjoys so much for nothing, so it must do something, otherwise we Wouldn't it be better to go to Bay Area or Singapore? ”
"Okay, let's talk to the Hong Kong government." Yang Wendong nodded in agreement.
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