Happy events are like spring, one after another, making people overwhelmed.

On April 22, a group of people from Hongxing Factory, led by Li Huaide and accompanied by Cheng Kaiyuan and Jing Yunong, visited the Beijing Second Automobile Manufacturing Plant.

On April 23, the non-stop group visited the Beijing Railway Station again.

At the Beijing Second Automobile and Hongxing Factory, the group received a warm welcome. They first visited the automobile production workshop, and then held work talks.

In the production workshop, Gu Litong, the deputy director in charge of industrial production, introduced the group.

"At present, the assembly line production process has not been transformed, and the old process flow is still maintained." Cheng Kaiyuan sighed: "Without comparison, there is no gap——"

"Are you talking about us?" Li Xuewu replied with a chuckle: "The automobile production line of our factory has not been renovated yet, no earlier than yours."

"But your production equipment is all imported, and we are so envious of you!"

Gu Litong shook his head and said: "I'm talking about the gap with foreign automobile production capabilities."

He saw an introduction to foreign automobile production technology from the automobile production database of the steel rolling mill. It was not a general one and was classified as top secret.

"Whether it is original or a replica, it must be able to produce a good car!"

Li Huaide looked at the production workshop, which was indeed relatively backward, with his hands behind his back, but that was relatively speaking.

He had seen the imaginary assembly line diagram of the Gangcheng Automobile Manufacturing Plant that Li Xuewu had given him, so he didn't feel pain in his back when he stood and talked.

But a production workshop like the Second Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is not the same as the existing steel rolling workshop in the steel rolling mill.

They all have had opportunities for technological innovation and development since the past five years. No one has it better than anyone else, especially the production workshop.

After all, don’t make fun of Second Automobile Works Group. Second Automobile Group Co., Ltd. is now producing cars. It is a real automobile industry.

They built assembly lines and built a parts assembly supply chain like the steel rolling mill, but they did not immediately lose their current production capacity.

With the new workshop and new technology, they also hired a group of new workers, who are just like crossing the river in a steel rolling mill, and they are not afraid of being bald.

"Now chassis technology is the core key, and it is also the difficulty for our technological breakthrough."

Gu Litong said very frankly: "We have done dismantling and measurement studies on imported cars, but the results are not very good."

"We are the same, we are still in the research and experimental stage, and we are slowly exploring and moving forward."

Li Xuewu was very tight-lipped, and he would never say anything practical until he signed it in black and white.

That's not honest, that's stupid.

Gu Litong took them to visit the workshop and talked about the current difficulties of the Second Automobile Works, which was not very candid.

Just listen to his deception. If you really have difficulties with the chassis technology, can you rush to the assembly line and produce the BJ130 light truck with a high profile?

What is now produced in the production workshop is not the 130, but the imitation version of the 130, the 120.

Speaking of the development context of the domestic automobile industry, it can be said that it is a mess. You give me technology, I give you workers, and then we exchange management with each other.

It cannot be said that novices copy each other's work. The production technology at this time is relatively backward, and any innovation must be shared with everyone.

Just like the steel rolling mill, we have created an auto parts production and supply chain system and want to share it with everyone, but most auto manufacturers dare not ask for it.

Gu Litong led everyone to stand in front of the BJ130 model car and introduced: "Before the development, the main engineering and technical personnel involved in the design went to Tianjin, Shanghai and other places to study for half a year."

"We also obtained a complete set of product drawings, design calculations, and information on automobile standards for the 1.5-ton SH120 car from Jicheng Automobile Research Institute."

He pointed to a truck parked next to the BJ130 that looked similar to the 130 and said: "This is the reference prototype we imported, the Toyota Dinah 1900, with a load capacity of 1.5 tons."

Li Huaide listened to his introduction and saw that the load capacity of the BJ130 was only 2 tons. He couldn't help but look at Li Xuewu. He thought of the load-carrying tricycle in the factory.

Li Xuewu gave him a confident look, and at the same time reminded him to keep a low profile. He was just a guest at someone else's house. Less exposure and more praise.

Gu Litong had a sharp eye and noticed the two people's little moves. He smiled bitterly and said: "I heard about your factory's load-bearing tricycle. I am very envious."

"Where, where?" Li Huaide said politely and couldn't help but look at Li Xuewu. Why are you talking so boastfully? He doesn't understand cars!

Li Xuewu quickly answered: "The gap is still huge. Although tricycles are lighter, their driving stability and safety are not as good as light trucks."

"In addition, the fuel economy cannot be compared. It is not comparable at all. I am more optimistic about the 130."

After listening to what he said, Lao Li nodded seriously and made a few "um" sounds, indicating that this was what he wanted to say.

Look! How polite we are at Red Star Factory!

Gu Litong, however, knew his own business. He smiled and patted the body of the light truck and said, "When it comes to fuel economy, our factory would like to learn from your factory!"

"The engine production technology of our factory is not up to par, and the fuel consumption far exceeds that of this Dyna, which makes us very frustrated."

"Don't be too impatient. This is determined by the overall industrial level, and it cannot be solved and improved overnight."

Li Xuewu comforted him and said: "I think Second Automobile Works is on the right path of technological development."

When he said this, he looked at Li Huaide and gestured to throw the conversation to him and catch it quickly.

Li Huaide nodded and said: "FEW still has a lot of advanced experience worth learning, especially the vehicle assembly technology. This is our disadvantage."

"..."

Gu Litong wanted to curse after listening to Li Huaide's words in Versailles. You have a complete set of imported production lines for automobile assembly technology, what a huge disadvantage!

"Director Li means that our workers still need to improve their understanding of new equipment and new technologies."

Cheng Kaiyuan added: "How long it takes to fully understand the imported technology is a challenge for us."

"So I want to say that people cannot be compared!"

Gu Litong smiled and nodded: "Our development in ten years cannot keep up with the progress of Red Star Factory in one day."

"Deputy Director Gu, what you said makes us ashamed, hahaha!"

Li Xuewu smiled and gestured to several leaders of the Red Star Factory: "You have seen that we imported technology and equipment, but you have not seen the sacrifices made by our steel rolling industry and other light and heavy industries."

"It's all accumulated over more than ten years. You are more professional, have a good starting foundation, and can take off quickly."

"Birds follow the phoenix and soar far away; people follow the virtuous and the good are proud of themselves. We need to learn more from Red Star Factory!"

Gu Litong smiled and invited everyone to go out. As he walked, he said: "The automobile manufacturing plant in Steel City is an opportunity for the Red Star Factory and an opportunity for us."

He said sincerely: "We humbly learn from our teachers, and we will definitely live up to this kindness."

"Hey - isn't that a far-reaching statement?"

Li Huaide is an absolute veteran in the field he is good at, so he will not be picked on.

At this moment, he listened to Gu Litong's words and interjected: "We are brotherly units. Learning from each other and making progress together is the purpose of our visit today."

Talking about repaying a favor, we don’t want these vain people. If we want to cooperate in technology, then we need to show some sincerity!

At the beginning of the year, the factory's funds were tight, and Lao Li was digging like an iron rooster. Now that the funds are a little more abundant, he is more powerful than the iron rooster and does not suffer any losses.

Gu Litong didn't care about Lao Li's attitude, and invited everyone to go to the office building with a smile.

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The negotiations were conducted in a friendly atmosphere, and based on the principle of mutual benefit, both parties reached satisfactory cooperation conditions.

Hongxing Factory provides the research results of existing automobile chassis, and at the same time ensures that FAW has the priority cooperation rights in chassis technology.

At the same time, we provide the right to imitate truck production technology and equipment imported from abroad, including but not limited to professional technologies such as gearboxes and engines.

Second Automobile Group Co., Ltd. cooperated with Hongxing Factory in the form of investment and jointly invested in the construction of a medium and large bus manufacturing plant based on the joint industrial operation model.

The factory is located in the Gangcheng Heavy Industry Base. Second Automobile Group provides professional engineers, technical workers and professional equipment, while Hongxing Factory provides land and infrastructure.

In terms of equity cooperation, Hongxing Factory holds 78% of the shares and Second Automobile Works holds 22%.

Other cooperation contents include the auto parts supply chain, automobile sales channels, and the co-construction and sharing of bus and truck scientific research projects.

It is obvious that the Red Star Factory not only produces technology, land and infrastructure, but also shares the supply chain and sales channels as well as subsequent related scientific research results.

But we must also see that Second Automobile Group provides all conditions other than these for a medium- to large-scale bus manufacturer, including funding, and accounts for less than a quarter of the shares.

Supply chain sharing is originally a means for Hongxing Factory to expand its influence and occupy the core field of auto parts supply. Second Automobile will not do without it.

The same goes for sales channels. Mastering the sales terminal represents the right to speak in the market. Hongxing Factory is not blind. Of course it knows how good BJ130 is.

The sharing of scientific research results and technology depends entirely on luck and integrity, and it also depends on the basis and situation of future cooperation. If I say I will give it to you, I will give it to you. If I say not, it will be an excuse to prevaricate you. Where can I go to file a lawsuit?

Now even if the Hongxing Factory has acquired a piece of land and infrastructure, it has replaced a bus manufacturing plant with bus technology that has not yet fully matured.

It has broadened a new track in the field of automobile manufacturing, and at the same time strengthened the size and influence of the automobile industry. This is a worthwhile business.

If we really have to wait for the Hongxing Factory Vehicle Research Institute to come up with mature bus production processes and calculation plans, and then come up with excellent bus products, I'm afraid the factory won't be able to be built in three or five years.

Of course, Second Automobile Works did not suffer a loss. It integrated the advanced technology reserves of Hongxing Factory with its passenger car technology accumulation that was temporarily unused by their factory. The two parties joined forces to form a bus manufacturer that is currently relatively unpopular.

Cargo transportation vehicles are in short supply, and urban transportation vehicles are also in short supply. Many city buses or urban and rural commuter buses are still imported, and their cost performance is too low.

With the enhancement of social productivity and the development of contemporary cognition, the demand for passenger cars and buses in cities and urban and rural areas is increasing day by day.

Both parties have the same attitude towards handling capacity overflows and the same understanding of the future development model of the automobile industry. They can be said to be like-minded.

At this time, Hongxing Factory needs a partner with sufficient strength and experience in the automobile industry to shoulder the important task of reforming the automobile industry system.

Hongxing Factory, a new force in the automobile industry, continues to try new technologies, new processes, and new industrial production management models. The experienced Second Automobile Group provides management and technical experience support and exchanges.

In the agreement reached, the two parties clarified the significance and direction of mutual cooperation, and also determined the deadline for the first batch of production management cadres to communicate with each other.

The Hongxing Automobile Manufacturing Plant and the Second Automobile Manufacturing Plant exchange section leaders, deputy workshop directors, deputy production directors, deputy technical directors and deputy factory directors.
To be continued...