Chapter 135 Visit to 3M and Successful Cooperation

After the plane arrived in Japan, the two separated. Although they were still on the same plane, it was obviously impossible for them to be in the same position.

During the rest of the flight, Yang Wendong tried his best to sleep and recuperate.

Finally, 28 hours later, he arrived in New York City.

Qian Shangde and others came to the airport in person to pick them up and sent them to the hotel.

The next day, Yang Wendong was led by Qian Shangde and others to the 3M branch building in New York.

"Robert, hello, long time no see." Yang Wendong also smiled politely and said, "I didn't expect you to be waiting for me in New York."

Robert smiled and said, "I am the most familiar with you in 3M, so naturally I will be the one to receive you."

"Okay." Yang Wendong nodded.

Robert then greeted Wei Zetao and Qian Shangde, and said to Yang Wendong: "Ladies and gentlemen, please come in. I can also introduce our 3M company to you so that you can learn more about it.

When I finish, you will definitely think that 3M is the best partner for your company, whether in America, Europe, or even some Asian countries. "

"You are very confident, and I am looking forward to it too." Yang Wendong would naturally not undermine other people's confidence in such a public occasion.

The culture of European and American people is to show their strength.

Robert smiled and said, "Let's go to the exhibition room. There is the entire history of 3M, which will make it easier for us to learn about it quickly and efficiently."

"OK." Yang Wendong nodded. He also knew that many large companies, especially those that have been run for generations, attach great importance to their historical development process and key milestone events.

Before the advent of computers, these companies would have their own places to store historical data, and some of them would be displayed like a cultural relic museum for their partners, government leaders, other celebrities, etc. to view.

The following morning, Yang Wendong followed Robert to visit many departments of 3M and saw various products of 3M, from kitchen wool, sponges, gloves, plastic bags for gourmet cooking and various cleaning utensils.

There are also various types of tapes, with hundreds of varieties, covering everything from daily life to the automotive industry, aviation industry, petroleum industry, etc.

Naturally, the same is true for various glues, which have more varieties.

Although Yang Wendong had long known that 3M had many products, he still found it incredible that there were so many. With tens of thousands of products, he had no idea how 3M could manage to operate.

I want to learn from 3M in the future, but the biggest problem is probably management.

In the afternoon, Yang Wendong came to the nearby 3M factory, where the production line he was about to purchase was located.

Robert introduced with a smile: "Eric, this is one of our 3M Group's large industrial areas in New York City. It mainly produces various tapes and glues, but they are more for civilian use, so the quantity is large.

But for various reasons, I have to prepare to move to Mexico and Eastern Europe."

Yang Wendong said: "In fact, you should consider Hong Kong, which is much better than Mexico."

Hong Kong today has many problems, but at least it is not chaotic and the political level is stable.

In a few years, the Japanese electronics industry and the American semiconductor industry will invest heavily in Hong Kong. If it were not for the inaction of the British Hong Kong government and the unrestricted expansion of real estate developers, then regardless of political reasons, TSMC should have appeared in Hong Kong.

"I have reported this suggestion to my superiors." Robert shrugged and said, "But it's difficult to succeed. It's definitely not just a matter of investment return rate." "Understood." Yang Wendong smiled and said nothing more. All big companies have big company problems. On the one hand, the bloated structure, and on the other hand, the interests of senior executives are too great.

"Come in." After Robert's men completed the entry procedures, they led everyone into the factory.

Before entering the factory, everyone was given uniform masks, safety helmets and other protective measures, all of which were 3M brand.

Then, of course, there was a professional introduction. Qian Shangde had been here for almost a month and had become more familiar with the place. He took Yang Wendong and others to walk around the production line.

Yang Wendong naturally didn't understand many technical parameters, and the same was true for Wei Zetao, but Qian Shangde could also describe them in simple words.

Soon, they arrived at the end of the production line. Yang Wendong looked at a device that was about the size of a house and asked, "Is this the terminal environmental protection device of this production line?"

Qian Shangde replied: "Yes, it can also reuse some water, which is very effective in places where there is not much water.

The downside is that it consumes a lot of electricity, more than 3000 degrees a day. In addition, its multiple filters can filter out some toxic organic matter, and the price is not cheap, US dollars a set. If it is running at full speed, it can only be used for three months? "

"Full speed? Does that mean you can control the speed?" Yang Wendong keenly grasped the problem in the words.

Qian Shangde nodded and replied, "Yes, the speed can be adjusted. If the speed is slow, the filter life will be longer and the electricity bill will be lower, but the corresponding effect is that the water circulation effect will be worse, the recycled water will be less, and the sewage discharge will be increased."

"Not bad." Yang Wendong nodded.

Robert next to him didn't understand Chinese, but after seeing that the others stopped talking, he smiled and said, "Eric, Mr. Qian already has all the specific data and information, and he himself knows the value of it.

You finally came to the United States, and I think we need to make a decision on this matter as soon as possible, which will be a good thing for you and for us at 3M."

"Okay, now the question is about price." Yang Wendong also knew that as the boss, he couldn't see anything from a technical point of view.

"Then let's go to the front office." Robert said with a smile.

"Okay." Yang Wendong also agreed.

Several people soon arrived at the office in front. After the normal reception of coffee and tea, the two sides started a verbal battle over the price.

However, Yang Wendong did not participate much, because this kind of pure equipment was also Qian Shangde's home turf, and there was also a professional American lawyer whom he knew.

Finally, after spending an entire afternoon, both parties finally agreed on an acceptable price, a total of US$13.8, which was the price of the equipment. In addition, there were shipping costs, installation fees in Hong Kong, training fees, etc., which required another US$2.6.

In addition, Qian Shangde also selected a total of three glue production patents, costing US$3, which can be used on sticky notes, sticky mouse boards, and sticky hooks respectively.

The two parties also agreed that 3M would provide the raw materials for the production of related glues within the initial six months, which also gave Changxing Industry a time buffer to find new suppliers in the initial stage.

Robert stood up and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Eric, you are about to become the new owner of this production line, which will be more beneficial to your business in Hong Kong."

"Congratulations." Yang Wendong smiled and said, "Once Hong Kong enters normal production, we can also mass-produce sticky notes. By that time, we can work together to expand the entire market and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results."

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