"Nani?"
Tian Feng Zhangnan was suddenly stunned.
Although he blurted out a sentence, his consciousness did not actually form a specific impression of what his subordinates reported, he just felt that it was bad.
When he realized that certain import quotas for the following Electronic Grade PI Material had been canceled by BE and TIM, two Chinese domestic Mobile Phone Glass giants, his expression suddenly changed, and his anger was clearly visible.
Unlike optical materials, Electronic Grade PI Material has always been one of the pillar industries of Tian Feng Chemical. If this industry is cut off, then Tian Feng Chemical will be like a person with a lame leg.
How can this news not make Tian Feng Zhangnan shocked and angry?
"The reason?"
Tian Feng Zhangnan asked, suppressing the anger in his heart.
Electronic Grade PI Material is a material that all Mobile Phone Glass companies in China must use, and it is basically in the hands of King Material and Tian Feng Chemical.
BE and TIM, one is the number one Mobile Phone Glass giant in China, and the other is the third. Both are big customers of Tian Feng Chemical.
Especially TIM Company, 70% of Electronic Grade PI Material is purchased from Tian Feng Chemical, and the rest is purchased from King Material Company.
Moreover, Electronic Grade PI Material has a set quota. How much is used for each project, Tian Feng Chemical will produce and ship as much as it can. It will never be more than that, and will only occasionally be less due to insufficient production capacity. Well, whether it is an earthquake, an epidemic, or a strike, there will definitely be insufficient production capacity at that time.
The sudden cancellation of any project is unacceptable to Tian Feng Chemical.
This has never happened in such a long time.
After all, Mobile Phone Glass giants like BE and TIM must succeed in launching a project, and it must be finalized by major mobile phone brands. Otherwise, hundreds of millions of R&D expenses will be wasted, and the entire company will even be in crisis.
"I just found out that the other party placed the order to someone else, but when I asked about it, the other party's staff said it was confidential." The subordinate answered cautiously.
"Baga! Don't you know to consult King Material?"
Tian Feng Zhangnan immediately cursed.
Except for Tian Feng Chemical, which is also King Material, the two families seem to be competitors, but in fact they are not life-and-death, but have an extraordinary relationship. After all, one father and one son.
When the quota was canceled on Tian Feng Chemical, it naturally turned to King Material, which made Tian Feng Zhangnan feel panicked.
He suffered heavy losses in the matter of optical materials, and now he is engaged in his pillar industry?
"Hai Yi!"
The subordinate panicked and ran out to investigate again.
Not long after, he came back and reported tremblingly, "President, King Material responded that they had not received quota applications for new projects from BE and TIM. They also said that BE had also canceled the quota plan for a project in their home, blaming us for stealing their orders."
Listening to this result, Tian Feng Zhangnan was stunned again, something was a bit strange.
On the same day, Tian Feng Zhangnan arranged for personnel to investigate the matter in detail, including BE, TIM and King Material Company.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
The moment he got the investigation report in his hands, Tian Feng Zhangnan felt extremely shocked, and even had a hint of fear. He muttered to himself, and his right hand holding the report was trembling slightly.
He actually saw the word "Feiyang" again, but this time it was no longer Fei Yang Optics, but Fei Yang New Material.
It turns out that BE and TIM Company canceled the quotas set by them, and then placed the order to Fei Yang New Material, purchasing PI Material from Fei Yang New Material!
This is simply the lung tube of Tian Feng Chemical!
The irreplaceability of Electronic Grade PI Material determines that BE and TIM cannot be replaced by ordinary PI Material in important projects.
Especially for the projects canceled by BE and TIM, the project opened by BE was for Zhong Zheng Company, and the project opened by TIM was for Wheat Company.
ZOZEN and Xiaomai are both giants in the mobile phone industry. Their pursuit of mobile phone performance determines that Mobile Phone Glass must use Electronic Grade PI Material.
But now, BE and TIM have simultaneously abandoned Tian Feng Chemical and switched to Fei Yang New Material. Obviously, the performance of PI Material produced by Fei Yang New Material is equivalent to, or even exceeds, the performance of PI Material produced by Tian Feng Chemical.
Otherwise, even if there is a huge connection, BE will not use it.
Tian Feng Zhangnan quickly thought of it. No wonder Yu Longguang ran to Nanjiang County in person, and no wonder Zhou Feiyu ran to Jinling. The two companies are obviously working on strategic cooperation.
Tian Feng Zhangnan also regrets that he did not prevent Fei Yang New Material's actions on Electronic Grade PI Material in advance and instead focused on Fei Yang Optics's FY-01 material.
In fact, he also knows "one hundred secrets and one sparse". I also know that BE and TIM imported a large amount of Electronic Grade PI Material and canceled the purchase once or twice. Perhaps they misappropriated the inventory of other projects and demolished the east wall to make up for the west wall for emergencies. Therefore, it is not worth paying attention to, and no one at the top or bottom will care.
Only now, when BE and TIM officially send a letter to cancel the quota for a project, can they react. BE and TIM are not trying to make up for the west, but their materials are no longer needed!
"No wonder FY-01 can be shipped in large quantities without being affected by sanctions!"
The more Tian Feng Zhangnan thought about it and regretted it, it seemed that at some time, he heard that Fei Yang New Material was buying equipment to make PI Material, but he did not think about it at the time.
Everything is hard to buy. You already knew it. If he had known it earlier, he would not have participated in the layoffs. Not to mention that he is now in a state of disgrace, and his optical materials business will be bankrupt and liquidated.
Pick up the phone, Tian Feng Zhangnan is about to call Michael Roman of King Material.
However, just after dialing two numbers, Tian Feng Zhangnan paused and then canceled.
He thought that the last time he discussed optical materials with Michael Roman, the outcome was that Tian Feng Chemical was miserable. If he went to discuss it again this time, he would definitely have the same ending.
Cooperating with Eagle Country is like seeking the skin of a tiger.
So, Tian Feng Zhangnan calmed down his emotions and ordered his subordinates, "Send someone to contact this Zhou Feiyu and make an appointment. I want to talk to him!"
This subordinate was a little confused after hearing this. Is he going to reconcile with the enemy?
But the boss's words were orders, and he obeyed them immediately.
What Tian Feng Zhangnan didn't know was that no one knew about his decision, but the fact that he ordered people to investigate BE, TIM and Fei Yang New Material was soon known to Michael Roman of King Material.
In a country whose sovereignty is not in its own hands, how can the internal secrets of large enterprises in this land be hidden from its Eagle Country father?
Michael Roman is the information obtained from an official of the Ministry of Commerce.
"Fei Yang New Material has developed a new Electronic Grade PI Material?
Michael Roman suddenly felt a little dizzy.
He even felt that his brain was suddenly insufficient, or it could be said that he couldn't turn around.
An extremely unpleasant feeling arose spontaneously. "Is the building of the empire about to collapse bit by bit like this?"
This feeling has never happened before, at least he has been in charge of the entire King Material Company for almost fifteen years, and it has never happened before.
At this time, King Material is engaged in a price war with Fei Yang Optics.
Michael Roman is not worried about the foreign market. Those allies in the small circle will still support them, but he also wants the domestic market in China.
Now, if Fei Yang Optics cannot hold on, China's domestic market will still be in the hands of King Material. If King Material cannot hold on, then the outcome of this price war must be that King Material withdraws from the Chinese domestic market.
In addition, King Material's power and power will also decline significantly.
Whether it is as small as a person or a company, or as large as a political power or a country, there is destiny somewhere.
As the saying goes, when time comes, heaven and earth all work together, but heroes are not free when they go.
Even though King Material failed in the price war, it just means that it has withdrawn from the Chinese domestic market, but on a deeper level it means that King Material is no longer lucky and will surely go downhill.
By then, the addition of heroes who can turn the tide may be able to turn the tide, but if not, the end will undoubtedly be miserable.
Michael Roman knows this very well, so he absolutely cannot accept defeat in the battle against Fei Yang Optics.
Loss? It doesn't matter, King Material has a market value of tens of billions of dollars, a bunch of related companies, and with the backing of big Eagle Country, it can completely support small losses.
Unexpectedly, before the problem of optical materials was solved, Fei Yang New Material successfully developed the new Electronic Grade PI Material, which immediately made him feel bad.
If there is one, there are two, and if there are two, there are three. Zhou Feiyu Is that young man cheating? But the network is the network, and reality is the reality. In terms of basic materials, no one in the real world can cheat.
"BOSS, I think we should talk to each other."
As the director of global business solutions, Susan Krier gave his own advice. She said, "The other party has solved the problem of raw materials. In the price war, they have the support of Hua Long, Zhongwei, and even their country. Yes, you heard it right, I have received news that their local government has urgently approved an interest-free loan totaling 200 million yuan for them, saying it is for their construction Factory, add equipment. You know, it's their business how to use the money, no one cares whether they actually build a factory or buy equipment. I don't think there will be a real winner in this price war. Don't fight it to the end, and it will not be good if they bring the war to the Electronic Grade PI Material area, so it is time to sit down and talk."
Intellectual Property General Counsel Kevin Rhodes also agreed with this proposal and said, "Yes, BOSS, I think so too. They have strong R&D capabilities and attach great importance to confidentiality. Judging from the public patent applications, there is no trace of the real raw materials and processes."
"They are guarding us."
Michael Roman shrugged, with a hint of indescribable bitterness evident in the look of regret on his face.
Eagle Country's strong suppression methods have indeed made China very difficult, but it has also made people in China very cautious and on guard against them.
Before innovative technologies appear, they won't feel anything. Most of the time, they just feel that prices have risen much faster. At most, they can just print more money and plunder the wealth of other countries.
Once innovative technology appears and Eagle Country itself does not have it, it will feel uncomfortable, like a cat scratching its heart. Even if you lick your face to discuss it, the result is probably a slap in the face.
At this time, listening to the suggestions of his subordinates, Michael Roman subconsciously thought of the negotiations where the members of Congress were pointed at the nose and slapped in the face. It is estimated that if they were to negotiate with Fei Yang Optics, the result would be the same.
But in the end, Michael Roman agreed to the proposal of "negotiation".
"This is a plan that Zhou Feiyu gave me privately. Can you guys study it?"
On the other side, when Zhou Feiyu left Jinling and returned to Nanjiang County, Yu Longguang did not leave Hua Ke New Material immediately. Instead, he sat down with Hua Ke New Material's boss and R&D boss to discuss matters.
Yu Longguang handed them the note Zhou Feiyu gave him and said, "Is it useful to reduce the scattering and diffraction of light in the photolithography process Photoresist?"
Hua Ke New Material The R&D boss Lin Liqiang took the note and glanced at the boss. Seeing that he didn't speak, he lowered his head to read the content on the note. At the same time, he did not forget to answer Yu Longguang: "Of course this plan is It is effective, but it is easier said than done. It is easy to say it, but it is actually very difficult to actually do it. At this stage, all Photoresist has basically achieved the ultimate in light loss, and it can even be said that there is no way to change it."
"That's it~"
Yu Longguang pondered for a while and said no more. Since experts all say that nothing can be changed, then if he, an outsider, talks too much, it will be annoying. If Lin Liqiang gets angry, there will be no discussion at all.
Those who are skilled or have advanced skills usually have a bit of a temper. Unless your skills are better than theirs or they are asking for something from you, you should just keep your mouth shut when it comes to their profession.
"This solution is indeed interesting, but unfortunately, the intermediate material he talked about is currently not available on the market."
Lin Liqiang finished reading it quickly, threw the note on the tea table between the three of them, and said calmly.
"What material?"
Hua Ke New Material's boss asked.
Lin Liqiang chuckled and said, "An intermediate material that can absorb nearly 100% of the light source and react with Photoresist."
The boss of Hua Ke New Material also picked up the note and read it. With what Lin Liqiang said, he quickly understood the plan proposed by Zhou Feiyu on the note.
"It's a bit whimsical."
He couldn't help but smile.
Yu Longguang frowned and asked, "Is this kind of intermediate material difficult?"
Lin Liqiang said, "This is simply impossible. At this stage, 90% is already perfect."
Yu Longguang nodded and asked, "Compared with materials that use light, is it more difficult to absorb or reflect light?"
These words made Lin Liqiang startled, and he subconsciously said, "There is no comparability, two different concepts. If we really want to compare, we can only say that the difficulty of the two is almost the same. Many times, there is a critical point value. When it is far less than the critical point value, it can be easily improved, but when it is close to the critical point, it becomes extremely difficult to improve it again."
"I understand."
Yu Longguang is still a little confused.
The boss of Hua Ke New Material seemed to see his doubts and asked with a smile, "Director Yu, do you think that Zhou Feiyu has developed a material with extremely high light utilization efficiency like FY-01, so that he can develop the intermediate material he mentioned?"
"I don't rule out this possibility. This young man always surprises me."
Yu Longguang smiled and stopped mentioning this matter.
"Dingling bell..."
At this time, Lin Liqiang's cell phone ringtone suddenly rang. Lin Liqiang took it out and took a look. His eyes immediately lit up, and his face showed a look of joy, and he quickly connected.
After a while, the call was hung up. He stood up with excitement and said loudly, "Great! Hua Xin International is ready to test our Arf Line Photoresist the day after tomorrow!"