Rebirth 99 to become a car giant

The impact of the auto parts antitrust investigation in the United States is growing.

As one of the hardest-hit areas, Dongying's component companies have been investigated the most.

Even the Japanese officials have stepped up to speak, reminding domestic companies to abide by local laws and regulations in the United States.

At this time, after a series of monopoly "inside stories" of SKF in the bearing industry were exposed by Yahoo Motors, the impact was also magnified.

Those surveyed parts giants all think that SKF is a pig teammate.

"Ovid, I asked people from NTN and JTEKT to come out yesterday to talk about the quotation plan for Changan Ford's new model bearing order, and they actually refused."

"This matter is a bit weird. I think I need to reconsider something in the future?"

As soon as Golmer finished saying this, Ovid scolded him.

"Do you not surf the Internet or read newspapers, do you know that you are surrounded by women every day after get off work?"

"At this time, you actually go to invite people from NTN and JTEKT. Do you think that the anti-monopoly investigation in the United States is not enough, and you want Huaxia to investigate us?"

Ovid, who has always had a good temper, lost his temper today.

This made Holmes feel strange too.

However, he still made a habitual excuse, "Huaxia does not have an anti-monopoly law."

"enough!"

It was fine if he didn't say anything, but when he talked about Ovid, he became even angrier.

"The headquarters has now fallen into a passive state due to the anti-monopoly investigation of the United States. There are even rumors that the European Union and Japan are also going to launch anti-monopoly investigations."

"I had a meeting with the headquarters last night. The CEO personally emphasized that the personnel in all branches must abide by the law and not commit crimes against the wind."

"Otherwise, you will be imprisoned at that time, so don't blame the company for not showing respect."

After Ovid said this, Holm realized the seriousness of the problem.

Of course, he has heard about the raging anti-monopoly investigation in the United States.

Even know that SKF has been investigated.

But Holmes didn't take it too seriously.

In his view, this is the practice of the auto parts industry.

Even he felt that the anti-monopoly investigations by the European Union and Japan's regulatory agencies were just out of face, so he had to pretend to shout slogans and put on a show.

In his view, the absolute strength of OEMs has greatly reduced the pricing power of suppliers for products.

At this time, he went to contact other bearing manufacturers to hug each other to keep warm, but it was just a helpless move to deal with the whole vehicle company.

How did it get online?

Still in prison?

"I see!"

"Then the quotation during this period of time depends on everyone's tacit understanding."

Although he was dissatisfied, Holm did not directly argue with Ovid.

Of course, what should be done, he will still do.

...

"Our boss, who looks young, is really not simple at all."

At the Four Seas Restaurant in Yangcheng, Pan Jinxing and Ji Hua had their first meeting after arriving in Yangcheng after they had settled down to work.

"It's really not easy. In just a few years, the company has been able to operate to the current scale, and it has invested so much resources in research and development so boldly. It seems that I can consider not going back to Germany."

Ji Hua originally thought that Cao Yang drew big cakes for himself.

Unexpectedly, after entering Nanshan, he actually provided himself with more information.

The Transmission Division also mobilized 50 researchers in a short period of time, and promised to increase the number of researchers to more than 200 within a year.

This made Ji Hua very satisfied.

Although he is a professor at the School of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering of BIT, except for a few doctoral students and graduate students under his command, the resources he could mobilize are very limited.

Graduate students these days are not like later generations. Any tutor will bring a dozen or dozens of graduate students.

There are only 7 people in his research institute and doctoral students.

"What you said is also one aspect."

"But that's not what I'm telling you."

Pan Jinxing's words made Ji Hua a little confused.

Not this matter?

What else could it be if it wasn't this?

"Is there any unexpected surprise in your equipment center?"

"Boss, don't you read the news?"

Pan Jinxing looked at Ji Hua speechlessly.

This classmate, as always, only knows how to immerse himself in research.

No wonder a dignified doctor who returned from Germany in the 1980s is mixed up like this.

"News? What's the latest news?"

"Mr. Cao arranged a research task for me on a 6AT transmission, and also introduced a new concept of CVT continuously variable transmission. I don't have time to pay attention to other things during this time."

"If it weren't for your treat today, I would have stayed in the laboratory and didn't bother to come out."

Ji Hua's words made Pan Jinxing even more speechless.

However, maybe it is because he is so obsessed with gearbox technology research that it is easier to achieve results.

Thinking of this, his heart is also smooth.

"In the United States, the antitrust investigation on auto parts is in full swing during this period, and the entire auto industry chain is paying attention to this matter."

"Among them, SKF bears the brunt and becomes the biggest victim in this investigation."

"There are rumors that the American judiciary is going to issue a sky-high fine of 100 million U.S. dollars."

When Pan Jinxing said this, Ji Hua was somewhat impressed.

After all, although he is immersed in research, it's not like he doesn't even use the Internet.

Many materials and papers can only be found online.

"What does this have to do with our boss?"

Ji Hua couldn't figure out why Pan Jinxing told him this.

"Normally, it doesn't matter, but don't you think it's a very coincidence?"

"The relationship between SKF and Nanshan in China is very tense, and now it is even going to court."

"At this time, Mr. Cao didn't stay in Yangcheng, but went to the United States to visit Ford Motor and General Motors."

"It's a coincidence that just after he went to the United States, the auto parts antitrust case broke out."

"There was also news that General Motors and Ford took this opportunity to ask those parts companies to cut prices."

"Don't you think it's a bit of a coincidence?"

Pan Jinxing was able to become the youngest deputy chief engineer of Shenyi Machine Tool Factory, and his IQ is definitely online.

It's just that he has no background, and sometimes he doesn't want to be a dog for others, so he has always stopped at the deputy chief engineer.

"Old Pan, you don't think Mr. Cao can influence the American judiciary?"

"This anti-monopoly investigation is not a corporate behavior."

Ji Hua obviously did not approve of Pan Jinxing's speculation.

In his opinion, the other party is just thinking wildly.

"Mr. Cao naturally has no ability to influence the judiciary in the United States, but General Motors and Ford can."

"The performance of these two auto giants in the first quarter of this year is ugly, and they have every incentive to engage in parts manufacturers."

When Pan Jinxing said this, Ji Hua was stunned.

Seems logical?