“Every piece of steel hides the secret of a country’s rise and fall.”
This was San Jose's opening statement at the meeting to form the La Plata Steel Plant, quoting American steel magnate Carnegie.
He formed a leadership team for the upcoming steel plant in La Plata, with people from Thunder Mining, Rennes Machinery Works, Prairie International, Coen Brothers,
There are five companies in the Maria Mold Factory, most of which are business backbones created in the past six months. The team has a total of more than 20 people, including two intelligence backbones from the Falcon Intelligence Agency, who are from Maria Town and Brooklyn. The city rushed over, and for other matters, Saint Jose led the team from Oran City.
These people are all carefully selected by Saint Hesse. They have excellent professional qualities and clean backgrounds. Their average age is less than thirty years old. They are truly energetic young men. They are also half of the wealth that Saint Hesse has accumulated in the past year or so.
No matter whether it succeeds or not this time, San Jose will establish a steel factory sooner or later. If it succeeds in buying the steel rolling mill, it will save some energy. If not, it will take more time.
Saint Jose was very excited at this moment. Compared with light industry, cement, machinery, and mining, the importance of steel is self-evident, but the investment is also huge, and the 1950s was the best golden age for the development of steel.
Steel technology begins to spread around the world, and East Asia will have three powerful steel industrial countries in the next few decades, New China, Japan, and South Korea.
Thunder Mining has established an international investment department. The first target is Western Australia, which has all the important raw materials needed by the steel industry. The most important thing is that iron ore has not yet been discovered in Australia, and it has the best-grade iron ore in the world.
The second target is Bolivia. Now that Bolivia is in civil strife, it is also an option, but the investment is too high. Finding a location in advance is a precautionary measure.
The third alternative target is Brazil, but Brazil now strictly controls the outflow of mineral resources, which requires a large amount of reals.
"Today, the largest steel company in the world is U.S. Steel, and the second largest steel company is U.S. Bethlehem Steel. However, the United States has imposed a blockade on us. Our target for obtaining equipment is Western Europe."
"Today is the best time to develop steel. Last year, the world produced 189 million tons of steel. In the future, Argentina's steel industry must have a place in the world, otherwise it will not be considered a country's rise. And I believe that in 20 years at the latest, Global steel production will surely exceed 500 million tons."
"500 million tons, this represents a huge opportunity. If we miss this decade, Argentina will become increasingly backward and will be completely suppressed by the Americans, and South America will completely fall under the Monroe Doctrine."
"The fate of Chile today will also be the fate of our Argentina tomorrow. Even if Chile introduces Soviet power now, it is not enough to become a truly independent country. This is also the result of weak strength."
San Jose has released a lot of secret information about these cores to stimulate everyone's fighting spirit. Is the stable development of Chile's national political situation related to ordinary people?
The situation of the lower class people in Chile, and even Chile's main industries are controlled by the United States. It is already a country truly controlled by the United States. Argentina is indeed very close to this situation. Later, the speed of the collapse of the Bilon government was beyond the expectations of the Americans. , I believe that Bilon, who was overthrown by the Argentines four years later, probably would not have thought of this day. The next several military governments have Americans.
"I believe that everyone here is not willing to accept this future. There will never be a savior in this world, nor is there any God Jesus or the Virgin Mary. To build a stronger motherland, we must rely on our own hands... …”
St. Jose sang the Internationale and adapted it locally. The atmosphere of the meeting was also lifted by St. Jose. Yes, if you can, why should you be someone else's dog? Who doesn't want to be an upright person.
"Our blood will be boiling, and the steel industry will forge the glory of our supreme Argentina. I hope we can work together to create the greatest steel plant in Argentina in the future..."
When St. Jose spoke about the emotional aspects, he was full of tears and his voice was pathos, which fully mobilized the patriotic enthusiasm of these people.
This steel meeting lasted for a full three hours, which completely united the team, strengthened the confidence of these people in establishing the steel plant, and laid a certain foundation for the development of the steel plant.
"Our future goal is to build a 10 million-ton steel plant for our motherland, which will have at least 100,000 workers. As long as you work hard, I will provide you with all logistical support, maximum funding, equipment, and personnel support. Our first step goal is to put into production at least 1 million tons of annual production capacity within three years."
This goal is relatively conservative, and it is also the funds that Saint Jose can raise within this year. It is mainly for cement plants, urban construction, and the internationalization of Thunder Mining, which takes up a lot of funds. As long as he survives this year, he is very confident that he can come up with more funds. Come out with more money,
Its fertilizer plant will be put into operation next year, and other plants will set up new branches, which will be enough to provide more funds.
I have to say that Prali International is doing very well. International transportation and international trade have already started to smoke in its factories. This is Argentina's number one foreign exchange earning company. The original Argentine products were very competitive, but San Jose's conscious development New, more competitive and cost-effective products, now achieving rich results.
Beverage factories, breweries, clothing factories, and shoe factories are now the four major foreign exchange-earning enterprises. In the future, there will also be food factories and canneries. These are Argentina's abundant raw materials. Saint Jose is also targeting this market.
After the war, the world's population grew the fastest. After countries began to develop peacefully, these materials were very scarce, and the populations of many countries increased tremendously.
These materials are in short supply. Even in France, food still cannot satisfy the huge European market. Saint Jose's plan to save money for light industry exports is extremely smooth.
It only exports beef and wheat, which is very cheap. After deep processing, not only the profit is higher, but also a lot of foreign exchange can be obtained. Saint Jose already has a package plan for basic necessities, food, housing and transportation. The latter two are not possible, but the first two are Very well developed,
Such as instant noodles, canned beef, canned pork, and other deeply processed products, as well as various types of clothes,
Men's and women's clothing, shoes, socks, pants and skirts, etc., have already entered the development plan. These products are very suitable for the capital Bu City with rich human resources.
Buenos Aires is also an important export port in the country, but now Argentina's export products are extremely limited. If technical conditions did not allow it, he would even want to set up electronics factories, TV factories, etc., which are big earners of foreign exchange.
Now that preparations for various meat canned production lines have begun, there is a shortage of various steel raw materials. St. Jose is precisely trying to solve this problem, and there are also various problems of lack of steel behind it.
“Our first goal this time is to go to the La Plata bankruptcy auction, first auction off the La Plata steel rolling mill, and then look for land outside the city to build a steel plant that truly belongs to us.”
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September 6,
Superior Court of the City of La Plata,
La Plata rolling mill bankruptcy auction,
The atmosphere at the scene was not too enthusiastic. There were not many competitors in San Jose, including 1 Brazilian company, 4 Argentinian companies, 1 British company, and Thunder Mining in San Jose.
"Everyone is welcome to participate in this auction, which is jointly sponsored by the Commercial Bank of La Plata and the Industrial Bank of Argentina. The starting price is 15 million pesos, and each increase in price shall not be less than 100,000 pesos."
"This is the first bankrupt state-owned company in Argentina that is actually auctioned. This will be the first step in the history of Argentina's auctions, and will also provide some material for our country's economic reform. After all, a steel plant is not a railway company. Railways The company is very important."
In the second half of this year, the money printing press of the Presidential Palace was turned on, and the peso depreciated a lot. 15 million pesos is equivalent to more than 200,000 US dollars, but it also has to bear part of the debt when auctioned, so it is not very cost-effective. Saint Jose The psychological expectation of the transaction price is no more than 25 million pesos.
The area attached to the steel rolling mill exceeds 1,000 acres, which is very much needed by Saint Jose. The transportation of the steel rolling mill is also very convenient, which is very suitable for setting up a steel plant. The infrastructure is also very good, so Saint Jose does not plan to miss it.
Nowadays, the appetite of the trade unions of the Argentine Railway Company is growing, which has caused more disagreements between the presidential office and the unions. The various problems of the nationalization of the Argentine Railways have disappointed many Argentines. Not only did the railways not be updated after nationalization, but the railways were also not updated. There is also less and less commercial transport.
"Sed Company, 15.5 million pesos." An Argentinian company bid.
"Walter Company, 15.8 million pesos," this is a bid from a Brazilian company, and she is also a girl. She looks very charming and beautiful.
She is not too beautiful, but she is delicate and cute, with unique features that impress people at a glance.
St. Jose couldn't help but look at it a few more times, causing little Nora next to him to pout, and then St. Jose turned his eyes back.
"Nora, when it gets to about 18 million, you hold up the sign and ask for 19 million. I'll narrow my eyes for a while."
Saint Jose said something in Nola's ear, and then closed his eyes to rest. Even if he couldn't take a picture, it was a must for rich people.
Saint-Jesse had no intention of bidding so soon, and there would be no competition if he bid too early.
When it slowly increased to 18 million pesos, Nora raised the sign in her hand.
"Thunder Company, 19 million pesos." St. Jose directly added 1 million pesos, showing his confidence.
Some people in the audience were a little suspicious. This idiot must have money and nowhere to spend it. With 1 million pesos, he can buy three houses in La Plata.
"Colon Company, 19.1 million pesos," the British company said.
"Thunder Company, 20 million pesos," Nora held up the sign again.
"Parker Corporation, 20.2 million pesos,"
"Colen Company, 20.5 million pesos," only the biddings of Thunder Mining and a company called Kelen Company were left on the scene. When the price reached 21 million, most of the others had already withdrawn. This steel rolling mill was worth about 35 million pesos at most. Including RMB 6 million in foreign debt and RMB 8 million in arrears of wages, it is too much above the bottom line, so give up if it is not worth it.
St. Hesse looked around with interest. The man named Column was a middle-aged man with a beard, dark circles under his eyes, and his mental state was not very good.
"Thunder Company, 22 million pesos." Saint-Jesse's plan was that if there was another bid in Cologne, he would give up and find another place to prepare a steel plant.
"Thunder Company 1 time,"
"Thunder Company 2 times,"
"Three times from Thunder Company, the deal is done."
When San Jose asked Nora to pay 22 million pesos, he was actually planning to give up. After all, this was a rolling mill, not a steel mill. It was not worth spending that much money, and land was not very valuable in Argentina. The worst case scenario is that you don’t want it anymore.
After looking at Kelun Company, I realized that the middle-aged man seemed to be asleep...
"Damn, this can't be a trustee from the bank, right?"
Saint Hesse thought, feeling a little excited. The pleasure of spending twenty million is really addictive. No wonder many people like to show off at auctions.
After signing various formalities and clearing all the foreign debts of the steel rolling mill, Saint Jose officially became the owner of the steel rolling mill.
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September 8,
Saint Jose once again came to this thousand-acre steel rolling mill,
This is his second visit. The last time he visited the steel rolling mill, there were still 400 workers who were sitting down to demand wages. The steel rolling mill also owed a lot of wages, with an average of 20,000 pesos per person, equivalent to two months' wages.
"Mr. Saint Jose, this is the steel rolling mill, and the surrounding land is our land."
The boss of the steel rolling mill smiled and briefed him on the situation. The steel rolling mill went bankrupt and he stepped down.
"Our factory actually has very good machinery and equipment and is well maintained. Unfortunately, the operating rate is too low and unbearable. The machines are fully loaded four months a year. Our steel rolling mill will not go bankrupt. There used to be at least There were 1,500 workers, that’s a thing of the past now.”
"Those who are willing to stay, the salary will not be very high in the next six months. I will make up the salary tomorrow. If you are willing to stay, you can rejoin us. The salary may be reduced in the next six months, but it will be paid on time every month and provided Some benefits.”
"As long as we last more than half a year, everyone will develop very well, I can guarantee it." St. Hesse is not reluctant to these people, and is even a little negative. Even if it is to dismantle a steel plant in Europe, it will take at least two years. It will take time to complete the construction, and during this period, the production capacity of the steel rolling mill is still not enough to start operation.
Saint Hesse saw the well-maintained rolling mills, hot rolling and cold rolling equipment, and was very satisfied. Although most of them have stopped now, these steel products are necessary for new towns. Even Saint Hesse still felt that this steel rolling The scale of the factory was too small, and St. Jose felt that it would have to have several million tons to be enough.
This is also inevitable for development. In the future, Saint Jose will not bother importing foreign steel to enhance the ambition of others and destroy its own prestige.
"Of course, there is still some inventory, which can be transported to the potassium triangle."
"Very good. As long as we continue to work hard, if you know some French and German, you can talk to me individually. We will form an international buying team and go to Europe to buy steel plants."
"Okay, boss,"
Follow the people who inspected it and study and analyze it carefully.
The international negotiation team, these people are definitely not good, but we still need to get half of them out to see the world. This is very necessary.
Because from the beginning, La Plata Steel Plant has been a steel plant that relies on international raw materials, and the negotiation and procurement team must also have an international perspective.
"We will definitely achieve our development goals. Today our steel plant was established."
On the day they purchased the steel rolling mill, the La Plata Steel Plant was officially established. Looking at the steel plant, which was still a piece of grass, San Jose put up a huge sign. The first batch of employees of the steel plant filled the soil together and set off firecrackers. .
La Plata Steel Plant was officially established on September 8, 1951!
Sanjesé believes that this day will go down in the history of Argentina’s industrial development. This is also the real first step in the industrial salvation plan.
Steel factory, get ready to set sail!
The first task of the new team is to divide into two parts. One part takes over the rolling mill and stabilizes it. This is a test for them.
Then a group of people will be divided. When ready, they will go to Germany, Europe, with a professional procurement negotiation team to purchase production equipment for steel plants and prepare to start steelmaking.
Saint Jose seemed to see the sintering workshop, coke ovens, iron-making, steel-making, rolling and other smelting equipment from the grass, cast pipes, coking, medium sections, thin plates, medium and thick plates, large materials, and strip steel.
The future is already here and the future can be expected.
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