The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 58 [Planning for a rainy day]

Gauss, the boss of Bourne Machinery Factory, brought mechanical engineers Ian and Luca to Hong Kong and visited the factory of Cheung Kong Industrial.

"Oh, Mr. Lin, this is your factory? Although Ian told me that your factory is very small, I didn't expect it to be so small!" Gauss said in disbelief.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "The new factory is already under construction and is expected to be put into use in the second half of the year."

It was he who invited Goss to visit Hong Kong through letters to build trust for subsequent cooperation.

"Okay! Then let's visit your factory!" Gauss said with a smile.

He has already handed over the textile machinery he produced to the Changjiang trade agent, so he also hopes that Lin Zhichao can get some orders for him in the Far East.

After some investigation, Gauss was very satisfied with Lin Zhichao's strength, and asked, "Currently, how many hours do your three machines run every day?"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "It's about 22 hours, but the order is still far too late!"

Even Lin Zhichao did not expect that the zipper business was so good, so he quickly invited Goss to come to Hong Kong to inspect and discuss the continued production of machines.

If Goss hadn't met Lin Zhichao, the three automatic zipper machines would have been stored in the warehouse for a long time, so it was a waste of more than 8 US dollars.

"No wonder you are so eager! I can make zipper machines for you, but I hope you can order at least ten."

Lin Zhichao smiled, and did not answer this question on the spot, but invited the three of them to sit down in the office building of Cheung Kong Industrial.

After arriving, Lin Zhichao handed over some of his suggestions for machine transformation to Gauss.

"I hope to improve the automatic zipper mechanism. Here are some research materials of my five months."

Gauss was surprised. This young man knew a lot about emotions. He only took a few glances and knew that Lin Zhichao was not fooling people, but simply improving the information.Of course, these materials may not be professional, but it is a direction for improvement.

Passing the information to Ian, Gauss immediately said: "So, you want us to improve the research and development of Bourne Machinery, and then regenerate a new automatic zipper mechanism?"

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "That's right! There is also an automatic punching machine for sliders. I also have some ideas for you. I hope that we can establish a cooperative relationship. I have already provided the research and development direction. You just need to continue and you can do it." Improving the automatic zipper machine can increase the rice discharge speed by 1.5 to 2 times, reaching more than 3000 revolutions. At the same time, if this kind of machine is developed and produced, I want to order 30 units.”

Goston said excitedly, "Thirty units?"

30 units is a business of at least 75 US dollars, which can be called a big deal.

Lin Zhichao said confidently: "There are also slider stamping machines, and we need ten more."

Gauss calmed down at this time and said, "So many machines, Mr. Lin, your funds?"

Judging by Lin Zhichao's appearance, he doesn't look like someone who can pay nearly a million dollars.

"Of course the machines are delivered in batches, and the funds of course need the support of Bourne Machinery - installment payment. Mr. Gauss, no matter what you invest in R&D funds, it is impossible to lose money, and I also provided your R&D direction."

At this time, Ian said: "Boss, the information given by Mr. Lin is very valuable for reference. If the research and development is successful, our automatic zipper machine will not worry about selling."

Lin Zhichao didn't set a threshold. After Bourne Machinery developed it, he could sell it to anyone he wanted, but of course he couldn't sell it to RB.The reason is very simple, he must be the first person to order; moreover, RB people also have the strength to develop the same product.

After thinking for a while, Gauss said: "If we develop it, how many units do you plan to order in the first batch, and how much money are you going to pay in advance?"

Lin Zhichao had already made preparations and said: "The first batch of ten automatic zipper machines and three slider punching machines will be ordered. The first payment will be 30% of the funds, and all the machine funds and interest will be paid off in one year."

Gao Si quickly decided to support Lin Zhichao, because he saw a steady stream of orders flying to Cheung Kong Industrial.With only three machines, Cheung Kong can earn US$25 a year. If there are ten machines, there is no reason why they can’t make money.

"OK, I agree with your cooperation proposal. Mr. Lin, the information you provided will be provided to us free of charge. After we develop and produce the machine, we will only provide it to you in Asia. Of course, the premise is that Cheung Kong Industry can, within one year, Go ahead and place your order."

Lin Zhichao had prepared that Gauss would agree. After all, his research and development materials can still provide a lot of help, and Lin Zhichao is currently the largest zipper businessman in Asia.

Thinking that the current order is too late to complete, Lin Zhichao proposed again: "Currently, Changjiang Industrial's order is too late to complete. I wonder if Mr. Goss can buy three more units for me from Germany. In this way, I will have more money to pay for yours in the future." payment."

Gauss was taken aback for a moment, and immediately said: "I'll go back and ask someone to look for it in the Federal Republic of Germany. You don't want to install the money for these three machines, do you?"

"Isn't it possible?" Lin Zhichao asked back.

In this era, installments are very popular. You can buy a ship or build a ship.

Gao Si said: "Okay, I will guarantee it for you!" Since they all decided to support Cheung Kong Industrial, they will show their sincerity once and for all.

Today he has heard a lot of "painting cakes" from Lin Zhichao, so Gauss is almost convinced of Lin Zhichao's ability to repay the loan.

In the next two days, Lin Zhichao took Gao Si and others to inspect the textile market in Hong Kong.

On the way back, Gauss asked Ian: "Are those materials really useful?"

Ian nodded and said, "Very useful! It can be said that with these reference materials alone, we can successfully develop a new automatic zipper machine within half a year."

Gauss felt relieved, he did not lose money in his visit to Hong Kong this time. After all, he found that Hong Kong's textile industry did not have much potential at all, so he was a little disappointed.

Fortunately, Lin Zhichao, a zipper businessman, gave him great hope.

He promised Lin Zhichao that if the product is successfully developed, Asia will only sell it to Lin Zhichao.

He is not lying about this, but Europe and the United States still have a large market, so he is not worried about making money.

Here, after Lin Zhichao sent away Gauss and his party, he was immediately very happy.

In fact, Cheung Kong can still pay for the three machines at this time. After all, from November last year to March this year, Cheung Kong has earned nearly 11 Hong Kong dollars.

Due to the cost reduction in the later period, he can earn 3.5 cents for a zipper, while Cheung Kong can produce 25 pieces (5 meters) a month; so the three machines are indeed money printing machines, earning [-] to [-] Hong Kong dollars a month.

"If the three new machines can be installed in June, even if RB introduces automatic zipper machines, I can earn 150 million this year."

"It's equivalent to paying off all the debts and still having a surplus."

Lin Zhichao began to plan the zipper business. He planned to go to Singapore to build a new factory early next year. The biggest purpose was to avoid the "Peninsular War" blockade of Hong Kong's manufacturing industry, because his zippers were going to enter the US market.

It is said that the cured duck imported from Hong Kong at that time had to be certified as not from the mainland, which was quite strict.

Therefore, it is necessary to go to Singapore to build a factory to produce zippers. At the same time, we can invest in the smelting industry in Singapore in the future.

(End of this chapter)