King of Industry

  Chapter 752 Unexpected shock

  After returning from Africa, Zhao Guoyang devoted himself to various tasks intensively.

  At the end of September, the first batch of all-terrain vehicles "HD300ATV" of "Hongda Machinery Factory" was successfully trial-produced and passed the national quality inspection.

  In October, the first hook bridge crane QD20/5-19.5A5W of "SMS Construction Machinery Company" completed all drawings and entered the trial production stage.

  In November, the "Mining Resources Development Department" of "Xingtai International Foreign Trade Company" was formally established, and the first foreign-related mining company finally settled in Nigeria.

  In December, "SMS Company" welcomed Clement, a member of the board of directors of "JCB Engineering Company" in England and director of the technology research and development department, and signed a relevant cooperation agreement with the other party.

  In the last four months of 1992, Zhao Guoyang's arrangements for more than a year after his rebirth finally began to see the eyebrows and show his edge.

  His dream of a powerful industrial country has also taken this crucial small step forward.

  …

  Sitting in the office of the deputy director of "Hongda Machinery Factory", Zhao Guoyang was typing on the keyboard and swiping the mouse with both hands in front of the computer. On the screen, an assembly diagram of an all-terrain vehicle gradually revealed its clues.

  The knock on the door interrupted Zhao Guoyang's thoughts. He raised his head and saw that it was the factory manager Wang Youchang who had come.

   Seeing him coming in, Zhao Guoyang quickly stopped what he was doing and greeted him.

   "Hey, Guoyang, you are busy with your work, I just came to see if there is anything I can help you!" Wang Youchang couldn't help but rubbed his hands together.

   During this period, with the hot sales of the first batch of all-terrain vehicles "HD300ATV" of "Hongda Machinery Factory" in the American and European markets, the production line in the factory has hardly stopped.

  Although under the guidance of Zhao Guoyang, the factory set up a production line model early.

   But even at this speed, plus the working hours of three shifts, only about 30 ATVs can be produced per day.

  This amount is simply a drop in the bucket for Hongda Machinery Factory, which has accumulated thousands of orders.

   This production line has been in continuous operation for a month, but it only completed the orders of the last month, and still owes "Xingtai International" 1,200 cars.

   That is to say, Hongda Machinery Factory signed a sales entrustment with "Xingtai International Foreign Trade Company". If it was changed to another foreign trade company, I am afraid that the goods would have been rushed to the door.

  The overseas sales of the first "all-terrain vehicle" made Wang Youchang, the deputy director in charge of technology and production, both happy and worried.

  Huanxi is naturally because its own factory has just passed New Year's Day and within a week, it has already confirmed that the order on hand is enough to make more profits than the whole year.

  I was worried because the production speed in the factory couldn't keep up.

   If "Xingtai International" came with a few more big orders, Wang Youchang would probably be so anxious to jump off the building.

  Of course, this kind of "pain and happiness" is completely acceptable to Wang Youchang.

   It's just that every time he sees the busy Zhao Guoyang, the director Wang blames himself a little.

   After all, in the completely unfamiliar project of "all-terrain vehicle", I didn't help Xiao Zhao much, and was more responsible for arranging production.

  But it was such a simple job, and I didn't seem to be able to figure it out.

   There is no way, the small Ninghai City has a limited population after all, and it is too difficult to recruit experienced skilled workers.

   Fresh graduates from technical schools and vocational schools in Ninghai City have long been picked by Wang Youchang.

  If it weren't for the school's strict rules and regulations, he would have thought of just pulling the students who had just entered the school onto the truck and leaving.

  Has been tormented by the problem of production speed. Today, while the equipment is being repaired in the workshop, Wang Youchang wondered if he should come over to discuss the recruitment with Zhao Guoyang.

   Zhao Guoyang can somewhat guess the intention of Director Wang's visit.

  Actually, Zhao Guoyang had never imagined the current scene in the factory.

  When the "HD300ATV" was just successfully trial-produced, Zhao Guoyang carefully analyzed it.

  In terms of product quality and workmanship, this all-terrain vehicle produced by our own factory can only be regarded as the second or third-grade product in the world.

  Although the functions are relatively complete and there are optional accessories, there is still a big gap with famous brands such as Bombardier and Polaris.

  According to Zhao Guoyang's forecast, the sales volume of this product in his own factory will probably exceed one hundred in a month, which is very good.

  However, Zhao Guoyang still underestimated the absolute price advantage of his own products.

  A "HD300ATV" that costs less than three hundred dollars is sold in the international market for only one thousand dollars, which is more than ten times cheaper than the top Bombardier products with similar specifications.

   Even compared to first-class brands such as "Polaris" and "John Deere", this car from Hongda Machinery Factory has a huge price advantage.

   As a result, with little difference in performance, "HD300ATV" not only swept the ATV market of second-tier brands, but also had an unexpected impact on the market of first-class brands.

  In just three months, "HD300ATV" has sold 2,000 units. Moreover, this number is still increasing.

   That is to say, in the last quarter of last year alone, Hongda Machinery Factory achieved sales of two million dollars and a profit of nearly one million dollars.

   This number is much higher than the sum of the previous three quarters.

  Such a booming sales performance directly made several leaders in the factory ecstatic.

   Now there is only one thing that everyone is nervous about, and that is how to increase the production capacity of this "all-terrain vehicle".

   At this time, Director Wang came to visit him suddenly, and Zhao Guoyang believed that it was probably for this reason.

  Poured a cup of tea for Director Wang, and Zhao Guoyang asked with a smile: "Director Wang, you came here because you didn't have time to do the order, right?"

  Seeing that Zhao Guoyang guessed his thoughts all of a sudden, Wang Youchang stopped hiding.

He nodded repeatedly, and sighed, "Yes, Guoyang. There was another call from Xingtai International Foreign Trade Company in the morning, saying that another distributor in Europe had requested an order for ten cabinets. "

   "Because this batch of orders is urgent, Mr. Zhang of 'Xingtai International' gave us a death order, and we must deliver this batch of goods to them before the year."

   "Because of this matter, the old horse has already turned gray in anxiety. Just put down Mr. Zhang's phone, and went on a business trip to several small factories in eastern Zhejiang Province to urge parts..."

  After listening to Wang Youchang's description of Director Ma's anxious appearance, a smile appeared on the corner of Zhao Guoyang's mouth.

  Noticing Director Wang's gaze turned, Zhao Guoyang coughed quickly and said, "Director Wang, I know about the 'Xingtai International' side, and Mr. Zhang has given me a break before."

   "No way, these orders are sent to the Germanic country. You also know that the Germanic people are the most punctual, and this order will not work if it is a day late. "Xingtai International" is also difficult!"

   Seeing that Zhao Guoyang had no way to turn around, Wang Youchang's expression was bitter.

  He patted his thigh with a sigh and said: "What should I do? Director Mu went to the capital to attend a meeting of the Management Bureau of Inherent Assets, and he won't be able to come back for the time being."

   "If he is here, maybe he can sell his old face and go to a few technical secondary schools in Guangling City to recruit some people. But now, we can only resign ourselves to fate..."

  Listening to Director Wang's frustrated words, Zhao Guoyang couldn't help but smiled and comforted him: "Director Wang, in fact, there is really no need to worry too much about recruiting people."

   "The production line in our factory is already saturated with people, even if we add more people, it won't be much faster."

  Wang Youchang heard the words, and said: "Guoyang, in this situation, we can be faster by one point."

   "Besides, recruit more people now, and when there are more skilled workers, it will be much more convenient to open another production line. This is what Lao Ma and I are most looking forward to!"

  Hearing this, Zhao Guoyang suddenly thought of something.

  He touched his chin and murmured: "Yes, as long as there are enough people, it is absolutely feasible to open another production line, but where can I find the equipment needed for this production line?"

   "Wheel hub assembly requires a press-fitting machine, and frame welding requires a spot welder. These are not available in a short while..."

  Suddenly, Zhao Guoyang seemed to think of something, clenched his fist and said: "Yes, there is a way!"

   Startled by Zhao Guoyang's sudden words, Wang Youchang trembled.

   When he reacted, his eyes straightened immediately.

  I saw the factory manager Wang opened his eyes wide, staring at Zhao Guoyang intently and said: "Guoyang, have you figured out a way? Come on, let's hear it!"

  Seeing the bloodshot eyes in Wang Youchang's eyes, Zhao Guoyang was taken aback for a moment.

  However, he quickly reacted and hurriedly explained: "Director Wang, that's right. Do you remember the 'Xiangyang Machinery Factory' in Jianghai County? It was the one we asked someone to borrow a laser spot welding machine at the beginning!"

  Wang Youchang nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "Remember! This factory helped us a lot back then!"

  Zhao Guoyang gave a "hmm" and continued: "That's right, now it's time to ask others for help!"

  Wang Youchang's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "Guoyang, you mean, borrow a welding machine from someone else?"

   "It's more than just borrowing a welding machine!"

Zhao Guoyang waved his hand indifferently and said, "Xiangyang Machinery Factory has very few mechanical products now, except for laser spot welding machines, we can borrow press-fitting machines and die-casting machines. "

   "Ah! That's really great!" Hearing these words, Wang Youchang almost didn't jump up.

Zhao Guoyang shrugged his shoulders and said again: "In addition to machines, many of the workers in Xiangyang Machinery Factory also have a mechanical background. It just so happens that the business of plastic products in their factory is not busy during this period, so please ask their workers to learn from them years ago. During this period of time, friendship sponsorship for ten days should be possible!"

Hearing this, Wang Youchang couldn't restrain his joy any longer. He clapped his hands vigorously and said, "That's right! The manufacturing speed of plastic parts is too fast after the mold is opened. There must be no shortage of manpower at Xiangyang Machinery Factory. It's just right It’s a great idea to support us!”

  (end of this chapter)