Set sail1992

Chapter 809 We Want Your Production Line

With the information provided by Zhang Qihang, Jiang He knew what to do: First, he had to investigate to see if the Koreans he met at Mazda headquarters were really Kia people.

This problem is actually easy to solve. With a little effort, he tracked down the hotels where the Koreans were staying. After tipping the waiters, Jiang He figured out the identities of these people: the business representatives of the Korean Kia company.

That's right, these Koreans are really Kia Motors' negotiators for the introduction of the fifth or sixth generation Mazda 929.

When it came to the next meeting, when talking about the transfer price, Jiang He suddenly asked Imaki Hisaichi: "Mr. Imaki, I would like to ask a question. It is said that when your group launched the Amati project in 91, it was in California, the United States. Is it true that a new car production plant has been built in the state?"

What do you mean?
Could it be that Huateng Industrial Group intends to take over this factory?if it is like this……

Jing Jujiuyi's heart trembled, and he forced himself to suppress his heart that was beating wildly for a moment, and tried his best to nod calmly: "There is such a thing..."

Imaki Jiuyi, who had never expected such an unexpected situation, was in a state of confusion at this moment: If Huateng Industrial Group really intends to take over this factory, how should I respond?

Should I be more reserved and act like I'm not interested in the proposal, or should I be more enthusiastic?
If we show that we are not interested in their proposal, will it make the other party think that we are unwilling to transfer this factory? ; But if I am too enthusiastic, will I give the other party a chance to lower the price?

Just when Imakijiuyi was hiding 100 kittens in his heart—a hundred claws were scratching his heart, Jiang He asked again calmly: "As far as I know, Mazda has suspended the Amati plan due to the consideration of corporate development strategy. , So, Mr. Imaki, I would like to ask again, what is the current situation of this factory?"

Huateng Industrial Group is really interested in this factory? !
Now, Imaki Jiuichi could no longer calm down in his heart.

Imaki Kyuichi is well aware of how much financial pressure this factory in California has brought to Mazda, but the most troublesome problem for Mazda is that it cost a full 5 million U.S. dollars to build it with extremely high standards. The factory has not been used for a day!
It's not that Mazda doesn't want to use it. In theory, even if the Amati project is cancelled, Mazda North America can still use it for itself.

But in fact, the situation is not like this at all. After the entire Dongying has encountered a huge economic crisis, Mazda, as a second-tier brand, naturally cannot stand alone. They are not well-known in North America because they lack enough funds to invest in publicity. Among them, it led to a further decline in the already low market share-if it wasn't for running out of money, how could Mazda sell shares to Ford Motor again?After all, it’s not just for money.

The decline in market share has led to insufficient operating rates of the original factories, let alone the use of new factories.

As for the transfer of the new factory to return the funds?The idea is of course good, but in order to reduce production and labor costs, the three American auto giants Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler have built factories in Mexico and other places, and even Mazda’s fellows who entered the North American market in the early years, now They also began to go to Mexico or Canada to build factories. Who would want a factory built in the United States and in a high-income area like California?
The result is that from the end of 1992 to the present, almost 5 years, Mazda has also thought of many ways to sell this factory, but it has repeatedly failed to do so. At this moment, Huateng Industrial Group actually intends to take over this factory? !
Over the past few years, Mazda has lost countless hairs in order to dispose of this factory, and now it is discovered that Huateng Industrial Group intends to take over. At this time, how can Imaki Jiuyi dare to hold back?

Ignoring his reserve, he tentatively asked Jiang He, "Mr. Jiang, do you want to take over this factory?"

Hearing this, Jiang He immediately laughed: "Do we have any business in North America? How can we take over this factory?"

so...

Imaki was filled with disappointment for a moment.

But then Jiang He changed his tone and continued: "However, although we have no intention of taking over this factory of your company, if the production line of this factory is well preserved and you are willing to sell it at a reasonable price, we do intend to expand it." our production capacity."

We Huateng Industry talked about the need to expand the production capacity of automobiles, so we focused on your factory. There is nothing hard to say about this.

It's just that Jiang He's words made Imakijiuichi feel a little bit hopeful: Are you just willing to take over the production line?
But disappointment is nothing but disappointment. Imaki Jiuyi also understood that what Jiang He said was the truth. Huateng Industrial Group has no business in the United States, so how could it be possible to buy a factory?It would be nice to be willing to buy the production line in the factory.

And when it comes to this, Imaki Jiuichi actually understands that Huateng Industrial Group must have a clear enough understanding of Mazda's situation, so it will raise this matter at this time.Thinking of this, Imaki Jiuyi didn't talk nonsense, and said directly: "Mr. Jiang, to tell you the truth, we do intend to transfer the factory in California, but it happened suddenly, and this matter is beyond my authority. I need to report to the company's The leader will give you an answer after reporting."

"Of course, I understand," Jiang He nodded cheerfully, "If that's the case, then let's talk about this for now?"

"Okay, thank you very much for your understanding," said Imaki Hisahi, bowing to Jianghe again and again: "I'm very sorry for causing you trouble..."

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After the meeting ended, Imaki Hisahi did not dare to neglect, and reported the sudden situation to the new president James Miller as quickly as possible.

"Huateng Industrial Group wants to buy the production line of our California factory?" James Miller was also a little surprised by this situation. He pondered for a while and didn't answer right away. Instead, he asked Imaki Kyuichi: "Mr. I just took office, and I don’t know much about our California factory, can you introduce it to me?”

"Okay sir," Imaki bowed at 45 degrees, and then quickly explained: "After we gave up the Amati project at the end of 92, this factory has been in a sealed state. During this period, the former presidents also tried to The factory was sold in exchange for funds, but no suitable, willing client was ever found."

(End of this chapter)