Lin Zhichao came to Yangtze River Industrial Co., Ltd. and inspected the progress of zipper production.
I saw that Bao Chunlai showed Lin Zhichao the production process of zippers. The rice punching machine made the zipper grains one by one, and then bent them with a vise. Then he used tweezers to place them one by one on the textile cloth and beat them with a hammer to fix them.
, this is just 'rowing the rice'; and the 'pull head' is almost beaten by hand and then installed.
It seems to be a simple manual production, but it is actually "super high technology". Just a row of rice will test the workers' eyesight and hand strength; otherwise, if the position is wrong and the zipper cannot be combined, it will be a substandard product.
Therefore, if it is made by hand, it must be a skilled worker.
And even so, the ones made by hand are much inferior and the cost is very high compared to those produced by automatic rice arranging machines (automatic zipper machines).
Lin Zhichao knew that the small zipper had tens of thousands of patents in later generations.
Even now, there are already many patents in Europe and the United States, such as hookless zippers, invisible zippers, etc.
"Manager Bao, how many zippers can a skilled worker produce in a day (the length of the crotch of trousers is about 5 zippers per meter)?"
Bao Chunlai said: "A skilled worker like me can produce 20 pieces a day, and we call 40 pieces '1 dozen,' so a skilled worker can produce 'half a dozen' a day. But skilled workers who can achieve this speed
, there are only a handful of them, and coupled with the problem of yield rate, there are actually many deviations. I estimate that 10 to 15 a day is more accurate."
In fact, there are other labors involved in these 10 to 15 steps, and "arranging rice" is only one of them.
Lin Zhichao immediately calculated that an outer zipper costs about 2 Hong Kong dollars (rich people in this era wear zippered clothes, aluminum alloys are cheap, and copper zippers are more expensive). A dozen of them cost about 80 Hong Kong dollars. A skilled worker can create about 800 Hong Kong dollars a month.
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But excluding wages, materials, other labor, etc., the boss can only say that there is a slight profit. After all, the monthly salary of a skilled worker alone costs more than 100 Hong Kong dollars; not to mention the scrapping loss of defective products caused by worrying quality, aluminum alloy and copper materials
Expensive, etc.
He has recently investigated through some channels and found that industrial zippers from Europe and the United States have not really entered Asia yet. It is probably because Asia has handmade zippers and the zipper market is not very big yet.
Of course, labor costs in Europe and the United States will also increase very high. Even if the zipper is produced by an automatic machine, it is only for the 'metering' process. In fact, labor is still required in many places, such as the textile fabrics on both sides of a zipper, the zipper puller, etc.
, these are still artificial at present.
Thinking of this, Lin Zhichao was actually in a state of excitement.
Don't underestimate the bit of textile fabric used for zippers. As the saying goes, "Gather less and make more", it is also a big business. The important thing is that Hong Kong is a paradise for textiles and garments. The price is cheap and the quality is gradually catching up with Europe and the United States.
Secondly, the copper, aluminum alloy, etc. required for the production of zippers can be imported. In the later stage, the aluminum alloy can even be produced by oneself, and it can also enter the door and window industry.
Finally, there is the improvement of the 'automatic rice arranging machine'. According to Lin Zhichao's knowledge, the improved automatic rice arranging machine can reach 230 times that of manual rice arranging; before the improvement, it was only 100 times. At the same time, at this time,
It's not just automated production, but you can also innovate and develop automatic stamping machines. As long as you have money, hiring mechanical engineers from Europe and the United States, or hiring from RB, is also possible. It's not very high-tech, and Hong Kong is not without industry.
If zippers can be applied to clothes, bags, etc. in Asia, the market will grow several times.
After understanding this, Lin Zhichao felt that this industry could be developed.
At the same time, in terms of competition with RB, both parties have their own advantages. RB wins because of its developed industrial chain, and Hong Kong wins because of cheaper costs.
Lin Zhichao said to Bao Chunlai and Li Gaofu: "Okay, you continue to organize production and sell qualified products. The company will operate normally. At the same time, I will often take time to participate in the production and sales of Yangtze River Industries."
"Okay, boss!" the two said quickly.
Then, Lin Zhichao said: "Manager Bao, I also hope that you will develop an aluminum alloy zipper. If you succeed, I will give you half a year's salary as a bonus."
Bao Chunlai said quickly: "Thank you, boss, I will successfully develop it as soon as possible, don't worry!"
In fact, it's not difficult, it's just a matter of material, but Lin Zhichao needs to motivate Bao Chunlai.
Lin Zhichao then said to Li Gaofu: "Manager Li, you are responsible for market promotion and material procurement. Especially in terms of material procurement, learn more about overseas market conditions and channels."
Li Gaofu naturally knew what it meant and immediately said: "Okay, boss!"
Only Bao Chunlai had some doubts about how much materials Cheung Kong could use and could just purchase them directly from Hong Kong.
In this way, Lin Zhichao's zipper industry began to take off, and he also decided to take time out to start learning the entire zipper industry; he had vision, knowledge, and a developed brain, and it was much easier for him to succeed than ordinary people. But the more this happened, Lin Zhichao
Transcendence means that he likes to study because he requires himself to be the best in the industry.
He will try to spend a month or two to familiarize himself with all the knowledge of the zipper industry and understand the overseas situation. After that, he will inspect Europe and Germany, purchase an ‘automatic zipper machine’, and seek long-term cooperation with machinery factories.
The reason why I didn’t go to the United States to investigate was because I felt that Germany was cheaper and could give Lin Zhichao a certain amount of attention.
As far as he knows, at present, only a few countries in the world, such as the United States, Germany, and Switzerland, can produce automatic zipper machines.
In the afternoon, Lin Zhichao returned to work at Changjiang Real Estate.
When the time comes, Lin Zhichao still plans to merge Cheung Kong Holdings and Yangtze Real Estate, with the 'Cheung Kong Group' as the headquarters, with manufacturing and real estate under its subsidiaries.
It can be said that when he first chose the name, Lin Zhichao was thinking of "borrowing the east wind and borrowing luck" and decided on the "Yangtze River" signboard without much hesitation.
To be honest, Lin Zhichao was really afraid of the rise of Superman Li, so he was definitely the first to make plastic flowers in Hong Kong. Even if Lin Zhichao had a net worth of tens or hundreds of millions at that time, he would not let go of the plastic flowers.
In this way, even if Li Chaoren follows suit, at least he will not be able to earn 1 million a year, which will greatly reduce his real estate strength.
Why does he have to prevent others from rising? It's because Lin Zhichao is worried that HSBC will appreciate Li Chaoren and Hutchison Whampoa will have another competitor.
The management of Changjiang Real Estate was called and a meeting was held.
"How many documents have been submitted by companies or contractors interested in contracting the construction of 'Lantian Yayuan'?" Lin Zhichao asked.
A total of 26 five-story tenement buildings will be built on Happy Valley's 40,000-square-foot land. Lin Zhichao plans to subcontract to three contractors or construction companies. The engineering department of Cheung Kong Real Estate will direct and schedule it, and the construction materials will also be negotiated by Cheung Kong Real Estate.
and procurement.
The advantage of this is that Changjiang Real Estate has developed its own construction capabilities and plans to establish a construction company in the future.
Huang Changhong said: "A total of five companies and contractors submitted information, expressing their willingness to cooperate sincerely and obey our arrangements." After that, he handed over the information prepared in advance to Lin Zhichao.
Lin Zhichao glanced at it casually and said: "If Huang Shun Construction's conditions are good, they will have a position. I will take a look at these five documents first, and then I will finalize the three companies to cooperate with."
Huang Changhong nodded and said: "Okay"
Lin Zhichao also asked about the price negotiation of building materials, the plans of the engineering department, etc., almost down to the details. Even for building materials, Lin Zhichao went to the market to check with several material dealers, and then handed them over to the purchasing department of Changjiang Real Estate.
Talk in detail.
Precisely because Lin Zhichao is meticulous about everything, he has a heavy workload every day, working more than 15 hours a day. After all, he still finds time to study.
There is nothing that can be done about this. He doesn't have many talented people at this time, and his career has just started, so he has to do this naturally.
"What are the financial arrangements? Are there any problems with the expenditures of the three projects?" Lin Zhichao asked again.
Finance Zhou Fuzhao immediately said: "No problem! The second installment of No. 46~48 Shanlin Road will be collected in full this month. The construction cost of No. 126 Modu Street is sufficient, and the starting cost of Lantian Yayuan is also sufficient."
The land at Yau Ma Tei Ferry Street has now entered the drawing design stage, but the drawings are relatively simple. A set of the previous drawings is enough. To be honest, Lin Zhichao's requirements for building materials are only average. In his opinion,
Come on, these houses will probably all be demolished in 20 years.
Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "Well, although it's a tight life, it's actually quite manageable."
Zhou Fuzhao thought for a moment and said, "When does the boss plan to sell the four tenement buildings at No. 126 Modu Street?" In his opinion, if the four tenement buildings at No. 126 Modu Street are pre-sold, the funds of Yangtze River Real Estate will be lost.
Just sit back and relax.
Lin Zhichao did not answer this question, but asked Hu Zhaoxu: "Are there other companies in the market selling off-plan properties?"
Hu Zhaoxu immediately said: "No! I think there may be three aspects: first, everyone's ideas have not changed, they just think that 'strata sales' are more beneficial; second, regarding 'off-plan sales', they may think that the house will still be
So I don’t plan to sell it now, but maybe after a while when more mainland wealthy people come, they will take advantage of the high price and sell it; thirdly, many real estate companies may not understand the operation methods involved, and are worried about screwing up.
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Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "If the price goes up to that level, we will dare to sell it for 30 Hong Kong dollars per square foot."
Hu Zhaoxu said: "Maybe everyone still wants to sell it for 35 Hong Kong dollars per square foot."
Lin Zhichao shook his head. The price is difficult unless the design, marketing and location are in place.
Finally, Lin Zhichao said: "Then we will pre-sell the houses on Magic City Street in late August. Construction of Lam Tin Garden in Happy Valley will start in September. Everyone should make plans and preparations."
"Yes, boss"
At this time, Yangtze Real Estate had a total of 21 employees, including him as the boss, and it was already at its limit.
After all, he needs about 5,000 for monthly salary, and his annual operating expenses are 70,000 to 80,000.
It can be said that Cheung Kong Properties is one of the largest real estate companies in Hong Kong.