Chapter 428: Enough Fighting! Americans are going to worry
Materials science is a fundamental science.
It's not easy to get some great results.
But once there is a special breakthrough, it often has an unexpected effect.
Carbon fiber is a typical example of this.
In particular, the application of carbon fiber in the military industry makes it even more special.
Why did Toray and Hearst ban the sale of T800 to Huaxia, and even before T700?
It is not because these materials have broad application prospects in aircraft, rockets, missiles, satellites and other products.
The sudden rise of Nanshan carbon fiber has only brought some commercial confusion to Toray.
But for the American Hest, as well as Boeing, the Pentagon, the situation is different.
Their sources of intelligence are more abundant, and the issues they consider are more complex.
"Thomas, are you sure that Nanshan Carbon Fiber has mastered the production technology of T800?"
Boeing's chief of purchases, David, and Pentagon representative John are sitting in a conference room with Thomas, the president of Hearst in the United States.
In fact, for Hearst in the United States, the emergence of Nanshan Carbon Fiber will not have a particularly large and rapid impact on their business.
Because they are mainly engaged in the business of the American military-industrial complex.
Most of the carbon fiber in the civilian field is supplied by Toray of Dongying.
But the Pentagon and Boeing have different things to worry about.
Many people know Boeing because of the Boeing 737 and Boeing 767 civil airliners.
After all, as long as you have flown an airplane, basically you are either a Boeing plane or an Airbus plane, with few exceptions.
However, in fact, Boeing is a very important arms company in the United States.
It produced a range of fighters, bombers, and AWACS, including the F-15, F-16, F-18, B-52, and E-3 AWACS.
At the same time, Boeing also produces a range of UAVs and multi-purpose helicopters, including the MQ-1 Predator and AH-64 Apache.
In addition to this, Boeing produces a range of missiles and satellites, including the AGM-86 cruise missile and GPS satellites.
It can be said that Boeing has provided important weapons assistance to the defense of the United States over the past nearly 100 years.
And the more these weapons develop, the more they need to use a variety of carbon fiber composite materials.
To date, most of these composites have been supplied by Hearst in the United States.
It is conceivable that the rise of Nanshan carbon fiber will make Boeing worry!
"John, David, although I know that everyone doesn't want to believe it, but this company in Huaxia does have the production capacity of T800 carbon fiber, but the production capacity is not particularly high."
"As for the T700 and T600, as long as you want, you can already buy them from Huaxia."
As soon as Thomas said this, the hearts of John and David sank a little.
This situation is not optimistic.
In particular, John, as a representative of the Pentagon, is very aware of how much impact it will have once the Chinese people use the T800 and T700 high-end carbon fiber in aircraft and rockets.
In the future, a large number of aircraft and satellites of various types may be able to achieve a qualitative breakthrough in performance.
This is certainly undesirable for the United States.
"So according to what you said, is it the T800 that some companies in Huaxia couldn't buy before, and they can use it casually in the future, and the price will be cheaper?"
Although John already had the answer in his heart, he still asked more.
"It's not what we'd like to see, but it's true!"
"In the future, Huaxia's aircraft and satellites will never lack carbon fiber materials."
"It is very likely that in three or five years, their related products will have a leap forward."
Thomas was very direct about what was going on in his heart.
These words directly silenced John and David.
"John, we at Hatch are willing to increase the research of a new generation of carbon fiber technology, and strive to achieve technological breakthroughs as soon as possible, so that our carbon fiber technology continues to lead the world."
"However, it takes a lot of manpower and material resources, especially if you need to speed up the speed additionally, the cost is even greater."
"If the Pentagon can support a research and development funding, it will make sense for us to make a breakthrough as soon as possible."
With such a good opportunity to fight for R&D funding, Thomas will definitely not give up.
Even he feels that the emergence of Nanshan carbon fiber is not necessarily a bad thing for them.
After all, they mainly do military orders, and even if the cost of Nanshan carbon fiber is very low, it is impossible to be adopted.
But with this pressure, maybe you can get an additional R&D funding.
Even before the new product comes out, it can get a lot of R&D subsidies every year.
And his statement made Boeing's David shine.
Hearst can take advantage of the threat posed by Nanshan Carbon Fiber to ask the Pentagon for funding.
So Boeing, as one of the Pentagon's most important arms contractors, can also be justified in asking for a little more funding?
After all, with the development of high-end carbon fiber technology, Huaxia will definitely have new breakthroughs in the fields of aircraft and missiles.
At that time, the advantage of the United States will be further reduced.
At this time, it seems completely reasonable for Boeing to ask for more funds, right?
Anyway, so much money every year, who is it used for, right?
Thinking of this first, David couldn't sit still, and immediately said: "John, I think what Thomas said also has a little truth, we really need to give Hearst some more R&D support, and strive to develop the carbon fiber of T1100 as soon as possible." ”
"Then, we can further establish our technological advantages and continue to be far ahead."
With David's words, the atmosphere of the scene also began to change a little.
Thomas and David looked at each other and quickly came to an agreement.
"In fact, I think not only does Hatch need to increase R&D investment to launch higher-end carbon fiber, but Boeing also needs to use more high-end carbon fiber on new products to keep our aircraft and missile technology far ahead."
"Otherwise, it is likely to have a certain impact on the world pattern."
Help me, I'll help you.
This kind of thing is the same everywhere.
David is willing to help Hearst ask for funding, and Thomas naturally has to help Boeing find the Pentagon for funding.
Although this kind of thing can't be achieved with just a few words, it can at least be regarded as a foreshadowing and a start.
"I'll report back to you when I get back."
John looked at Thomas and David, who often ate and drank together, and after a little thought, gave the answer.
Over the years, he has also been experienced.
Knowing that if he can help Hearst and Boeing get more money, the other party will definitely not lose his share of benefits.
My neighbor's child seems to have always wanted to work at Boeing, so it's normal to help recommend it and get a benefit of tens of thousands of dollars, right?
Or when you get a reminder from the other party at a "proper" time, if you buy a certain stock, it seems that there is no problem to check it, right?
There are always more ways than problems.
Capitalist countries are even better at legitimizing some illegal issues.
The three of them soon reached a tacit understanding and turned the Nanshan carbon fiber incident into an opportunity to make profits for themselves.
As for whether you really have to worry about the rise of Nanshan carbon fiber, in fact, few people really care.
In addition to Toray, these companies that have been significantly affected.
Of course, Cao Yang didn't know these things.
At this moment, he is discussing with Zeng Jianying about the construction of the second phase of the Nanshan carbon fiber factory.
"Mr. Cao, according to the forecast of relevant institutions, the demand of the global carbon fiber market in 2008 was close to 40,000 tons, and it is expected to double directly in the next five years, and it can even directly hit the demand of more than 150,000 tons in the next ten years."
"At present, in addition to the 10,000-ton T300 and T400 carbon fiber production capacity that we have cooperated with Guangwei, as well as our own 10,000-ton production capacity, the others can basically be ignored."
"The carbon fiber production capacity of companies such as the United States and Dongying basically supplies most of the market."
"If we want to completely break this pattern, the best thing is to directly pull up the production capacity and pull the price down, so that Toray and other enterprises cannot operate."
Zeng Jianying is now also full of pride, ready to make Nanshan Carbon Fiber become the world's No. 1 carbon fiber enterprise in the shortest possible time.
To become the world's first, in addition to technological breakthroughs, production capacity must not be left behind.
The production capacity of the first phase of the factory cannot even fully meet the domestic demand, and there is no way to export a large number of low-cost products to impact the market.
Even the cooperation with Airbus is a little more symbolic.
But if the second phase of the plant is built, the situation will definitely change a lot.
Now he wants to convince Cao Yang that the second phase of the factory will be built directly according to the double capacity of the first phase.
Although the investment will be larger, the production capacity effect will be more significant at that time.
"If the second phase of the plant is built according to the method you said, then the domestic carbon fiber output will reach 40,000 tons after completion, which can basically meet the market demand."
"But it's not enough to export a lot overseas."
"Toray and Hatch should be able to do well with the overseas market."
"This kind of scene is definitely not what we want to see."
"So either you don't do it, or if you want to do it, you can just kill them!"
"The original plan for the second phase of the plant was to produce high-end carbon fiber for the T700 and T800, but the market demand for these high-end products was relatively limited."
"The originally planned capacity of 10,000 tons is enough to produce T700 and T800."
"For the remaining 10,000 tons of production capacity, we will directly expand it to 20,000 tons, and completely dry up the price of T600 in one go."
"Then Guangwei will bring down the price of T300 and T400, and then the carbon fiber market will be a bloody storm, and Toray will definitely not be able to keep up with our pace."
"Once the mass-produced carbon fiber loses the market, they don't have enough money to develop more new technologies, and when the time comes, they will fall into a dead loop, which is when we can achieve transcendence."
As a strategic emerging material, carbon fiber is completely worthy of Nanshan Group.
Especially in the future, China's wind power industry will usher in great development, and the most suitable blade material for wind power is carbon fiber.
At that time, this field alone can consume at least 10,000 tons of carbon fiber, and even 20,000 tons.
As long as the technology is hard enough and competitive enough, there is no need to worry about the product being produced and no one wants it.
"No problem, I'll arrange for someone to change the plan now."
"In terms of land, Chang'an City has started to work ahead of schedule, and 2,000 acres of land have been leveled around our first phase of the factory."
"If we need more, there's no problem."
"However, the production of carbon fiber needs to go through hundreds of processes, more than 300 key technologies, more than 3,000 process parameters, and the integration of more than 10 systems to be completed."
"Increasing production capacity so high at once means that our investment has to increase even more."
"The second phase of the factory may directly require an investment of close to 10 billion."
Zeng Jianying looked at Cao Yang a little worriedly.
Although Nanshan Group has a big business, the investment of 10 billion yuan is definitely very scary.
It's only 2008.
Whether it is the renminbi or the dollar, the purchasing power is still leveraged.
"In terms of investment, it's easy to say, the last time Chang'an City said that it could help us coordinate a loan, and even subsidize a part of our interest."
"This time, if you invest 10 billion in one go, let alone subsidize interest, there should be no problem directly exempting interest."
"So there's no need to worry about funding."
"I'm worried about whether there will be enough technicians to get the plant up and running as quickly as possible."
"So the next step is to make full use of the first phase of the factory and recruit more people to familiarize themselves with the relevant positions."
"It is even possible to equip all positions with one person in charge of the same manager, and then directly move another team to the new factory."
When Cao Yang said this, Zeng Jianying was overjoyed.
Look at this meaning, the construction of the second phase of the factory, it is stable.
In the future, Nanshan Carbon Fiber will be the largest private enterprise in Chang'an City, and it will also be the largest carbon fiber enterprise in China and even in the world.
With an annual output of 40,000 tons of high-end carbon fiber, this ability is very powerful no matter where or when it is placed.
You must know that the global carbon fiber market demand this year is about 40,000 tons.
Although it will grow rapidly in the future, it is unlikely to double every year.
However, when Toray heard the news, it is estimated that she will cry and faint in the toilet.
Of course, Cao Yang doesn't care about this matter.
He just asked Nanshan Equipment to start arranging the preparation of carbon fiber production equipment as soon as possible.
In such a large factory, there are a lot of equipment that needs to be prepared.
Fortunately, Nanshan Equipment has now built a special large-scale factory by itself, and there is no particularly big problem.
However, it is inevitable to expand the recruitment of engineers, R&D personnel, and workers.
Even the turnover of Nanshan equipment this year can bring a huge surprise to everyone.
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"Xiao Luo, have you heard about the second phase of the Nanshan carbon fiber factory?"
The Nanshan Group's movements were so big, it was naturally impossible for Liu Tianwu not to hear any movement.
For example, projects with more than 1,000 acres of land are not approved by the province.
Once these projects are reported, other provinces can also quickly learn about them.
Even the news of the station/Beijing/office of various provinces and cities is more well-informed, and the relevant situation can be transmitted back quickly.
After all, in the era when the speed of economic development ranks first, the work of attracting investment is also an extremely important task.
Where there is investment, there is employment, where there is investment, there is tax, where there is investment, there is GDP.
The importance of investment cannot be overlooked.
Otherwise, how can investment promotion always be valued?
"Leader, I also called a few people to find out about this matter yesterday, and it was basically confirmed."
"And the planning of the second phase of the plant is bigger than everyone expected."
"Originally, the first phase of the Nanshan carbon fiber factory had a production capacity of 10,000 tons, and the second phase of the factory was directly built according to the scale of 30,000 tons."
"After completion, the second phase of the plant will be the world's largest carbon fiber factory, and the products can not only meet the domestic market demand, but also export overseas."
The more Luo Yi said this, the more regretful Liu Tianwu felt in his heart.
How did such a good project not fall in Yangcheng?
I can help find a large piece of land from other districts to give Nanshan Carbon Fiber.
Of course, he could only hold this in his heart.
He knew that even if he said it, it didn't make much sense.
If Yangcheng really dares to make any moves to snatch the second phase of the factory from Chang'an City, then this lawsuit is estimated to be able to fight directly to the sky.
If you want to develop the economy, I don't want it?
Support the large-scale development of the western region.
"This time, it can be regarded as letting Chang'an City pick up a big bargain."
"In the future, around Nanshan carbon fiber, a series of surrounding industries can be formed."
"Wind power parts, aerospace parts, automotive parts, etc., as long as carbon fiber is used, can form a new industrial park around Nanshan carbon fiber."
Liu Tianwu was so envious in his heart.
But there is only envy.
He knew that Nanshan Group had made Nanshan Carbon Fiber independent, and all relevant personnel, whether it was R&D or management, or factory personnel, all went to work in Chang'an City.
It can be said that in addition to the Nanshan Group, whose shareholder is Yangcheng, Nanshan Carbon Fiber has no half-dime relationship with Yangcheng in other aspects.
"I heard that Nanshan Group has been vigorously researching and developing battery technology and semiconductor technology in the past two years, and it should consider building a large-scale semiconductor factory and battery factory in Yangcheng at that time."
"At that time, the investment in these factories will not necessarily be less than that of Nanshan Carbon Fiber."
Seeing that his leader's face seemed to be a little wrong, Luo Yi quickly changed the topic.
Why did you suddenly forget about this stubble?
"The future of Nanshan battery may be very bright, but the production capacity in a short period of time is definitely not high."
"Build a production line first, that is, one or two hundred million, and only support the investment of five or six billion."
"There is no way to compare with the second phase of Nanshan carbon fiber factory."
"As for semiconductors, it's worth looking forward to."
"But the threshold of this industry is very high, and I don't know when Nanshan Group will be able to develop its own semiconductor technology."
Liu Tianwu is a knowledge-based official, and he has some knowledge in many aspects.
The most important thing is that he is very studious.
Some things have not been exposed to before, but as long as you are willing to take the time to study and learn, you will be able to grasp some basic things quickly.
It's not that he wants to engage in research and development, it's enough to master some basic things.
"Nanshan Group is always able to bring continuous surprises to everyone, and I think that in the semiconductor industry, maybe Nanshan Group can also bring surprises to everyone."
"They not only cooperate with Huawei, but also set up BYD Nanshan Semiconductor with BYD, and they have an independent Nanshan Semiconductor Co., Ltd., which can be said to be a multi-faceted layout of the semiconductor business, maybe when they can give everyone a surprise."
When Luo Yi said this, he was quite confident in his heart.
No way, Nanshan Group has brought him too many surprises over the years.
This time, he believes that Nanshan Group will not let him down.
"In this way, you arrange someone to investigate and understand the situation of the semiconductor industry, and then form a special report, and I want to have a good understanding."
"The semiconductor industry has always been a relatively weak industry in China, if Nanshan Group really attaches great importance to it and wants to make a difference in this industry, we Yangcheng must also do something."
"Otherwise, someone else might dig up the wall."
Nanshan carbon fiber can be attracted by Chang'an City, what about Nanshan Semiconductor?
It was taken away by the deep city next door or other cities at that time, and it would be depressing.
The semiconductor industry is a proper sunrise industry, which can attract everyone's attention.
Liu Tianwu was absolutely reluctant to give up.
"No problem, when the time comes, we can also introduce some support policies in terms of policies, talents, funds, scientific research, etc., to attract more related enterprises to set up factories in Yangcheng."
"There are quite a lot of companies involved in the semiconductor industry, and it may be difficult to form a complete industrial chain by Nanshan Group alone."
"I think this aspect can be promoted by the city and even the province."
Luo Yi has been by Liu Tianwu's side for so many years, and his vision will naturally not be bad.
Besides, if his vision was not good, Liu Tianwu would not use him as his own staff at the same time.
"Well, what you said makes sense, when the time comes, I will go to the relevant departments of Lingnan Province to report to see if all departments can work together to introduce some relevant support policies, and let Nanshan Group feel our warmth."
In some industries, as long as enterprises are willing to work hard, then the local government will vigorously support them.
Especially when it comes to some high-tech products, some supportive policies are needed.
In fact, this work is not only being done in China, but also in other countries.
Let's take a look at what the United States has done in order to further enhance the competitiveness of chips in the future?
At that time, why didn't the fans talk about the market economy?
(End of chapter)