Chapter 2540: Robert Sign's Choice
"Has the news from the Germans been confirmed?" In the general manager's office at the Headquarters of Peugeot Automobile Company, Robert Peugeot said while looking at the document in his hand. Kuangsha Literature Network
"Yes, the truth of the news has been confirmed. The Bavarian government does invite tenders for a batch of trucks. This batch of trucks is required to be able to drive on the poor roads of Eastern Europe, and be strong and reliable. The coverage ranges from 1 to 5 tons. The number is about 3,000. Unlike Prussia in the north, this time Bavaria is open to the whole of Europe, Italians also want to participate, and the French will not be excluded." The assistant next to him said.
"This is really a big order, and it looks like there will be a follow-up?" Robert Sign asked.
"That's right, the news from our friends in Germany, if the Bavarian government thinks these cars are useful, it will also be of great help to the related bidding work of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. You and I know very well. , In fact, these two countries have a common brain." The assistant said excitedly.
"Well, good." Robert nodded. But the only thing that worries Robert Sign is, what is the French government's attitude towards this matter? Now that the war is over, due to Germany's tolerance for France, the French government is also trying its best to downplay the hostility between each other. If it is normal trade, it will definitely not be affected. However, the logo company not only produced cars and trucks during the war, it was also one of the important producers of heavy engineering vehicles and self-propelled artillery chassis in France!
And this technology is very sensitive to the present. Although Germany also has its own system of heavy vehicles, the French also have their own unique features. For example, the heavy chassis of the gpf series of self-propelled artillery, Germany has no similar products. Even a self-propelled artillery modified with a wolf tank can only be loaded to the level of a 150mm cannon, like directly loading 220mm and 194mm heavy naval guns? The Germans don't have one, at least for now!
"Our friends in government are suggesting it's not a problem," the aide said.
"Why?" Robert Sign frowned slightly, and he was a little confused about this. ,
"Economically speaking, the Germans are allowed to use a batch of vehicles to offset the compensation. The remaining part can also be paid in US dollars. You know, the current French exports are very limited, and the government lacks enough US dollars. The economies of European countries are recovering. Before getting up, the U.S. dollar is the real hard currency," said the assistant.
"In terms of industrial structure, the war is over and we have lost. In the future, especially in the heavy vehicle market, France's demand will be very low. Unless the government is willing to see the French auto industry wither, it must make a decision. Some compromises, let the orders from the Germans feed the French auto companies." The assistant said.
"It seems that this is very good news for us. Help me find the phone numbers of Louis Renault and Andre Citroen. I want to contact them." After hesitating for a moment, Robert Standard said.
"You didn't inform these two companies, did you? Although the order of 3,000 vehicles is not a lot, it is definitely not enough for the three companies to share together. We have the opportunity now, and we know about it earlier than them! More preparation time. You know very well that Renault also has the production technology of heavy vehicles and even tanks, which is no worse than ours technically, while Citroen's production efficiency is very high, and their production line management technology is the strongest in France. In terms of cost There is a big advantage!" The assistant said in shock.
Peugeot is different from Renault and Citroen. If the latter is because their family started to rise after engaging in industry, then the Peugeot family first established a strong family power and then developed into the automobile industry. The Peugeot family is engaged in industry The industry can even be pushed forward to 150 years ago!
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This allows the Logo family to have very good contacts in the government and related departments. And there are some friends in other European countries. This is not surprising, the Hungarian Esterhazy family can spread to France, so it is not surprising that the Peugeot family has some friends in Germany, and the earliest Peugeot car uses the engine of Daimler Benz! And now Robert Sign actually wants to share this news with two other competitors!
"It is necessary to unite and open up the markets of Germany and Austria-Hungary. You don't think that Bavarian Industrial Group, Daimler Benz, and Prussian Automobile Company can resist and compete with us alone?" Robert Sign asked.
Historically, the German auto industry can be described as a weak chicken, but this plane is different, first of all is Bavaria! With the support of Ruprecht's large amount of funds, with the help of assembly lines and scientific management, the development speed of the German auto industry has completely surpassed that of France. If it is said that the French-style car industry can also open up the high-end market of German civilian cars. So in the truck industry, France generally has no advantage.
Well, now what if the French want to bid for the German order? The best way is naturally to unite! Peugeot has an advantage in vehicles above 3.5 tons, Renault has an advantage in the production of 1.5 to 3 tons of vehicles, and Citroen has an advantage in assembly line production and management costs. Well, this order will naturally allow the three The company is divided up together, and even, if we can win the bid this time, it is possible for everyone to build a new car production company together in the future.
As for Robert Sign's opinion, whether it is Louis Renault or Andre Citroen, they naturally have no reason to object. So the three finalized the cooperation plan and are ready to discuss with representatives from Germany at any time! That's right, this time, the Kingdom of Bavaria will send a delegation to European countries to reach an agreement on some issues before the formal technical bidding! Only after the other party agrees to some requirements, will the other party be allowed to participate in the bidding!
Although Ruprecht hopes to incorporate the industries of other countries into his own system, and hopes to control other European countries through economic means, the real money in his hands cannot be spent in vain, everything has a price! And this price is added to the trade barriers established by Germany with technology and specifications, which are aimed at the United States and the United Kingdom! Ruprecht wants to use this method to gradually cut the relationship between the European continent and the United States and Britain!
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