For instance, Sander had not brought the manufacturing technology for the key component of a High-Pressure Steam Engine—the "Steam Pressure Gauge"—to the Bolton-Watt Company.
The prototype he produced used finished Pressure Gauges brought from France.
In the conference room, every company director's eyes burned with fervor under Frank's highly stirring speech.
They had all heard how profitable France's United Steam Engine Company was.
If they could seize the Steam Engine business on the European Continent for themselves, the company's profits would rise tenfold!
Someone said excitedly, "That's right! It's time to go all in!"
"Using output to drive down costs is the right approach."
"Produce two hundred units and crush the French!"
Falkner frowned slightly and looked at Sander again. "Mr. Sander, if we calculate based on an annual output of two hundred units, how much capital will we need to invest?"
The latter did not even need to lower his head to calculate before immediately giving the answer. "About eighty thousand Pound Sterling."
No one cared about the genius technician's speed of calculation. Instead, they all began discussing it.
"Isn't that far too much?"
"With the company's current funds, we'll need to borrow at least fifty thousand pounds."
"We have new Steam Engine technology. The banks should be very willing to provide loans."
Frank merely smiled faintly, raised a hand, and pressed it downward.
"No, we have other channels for obtaining funds."
Everyone immediately turned to look at him.
"For example, a presale model." Frank spoke with confidence. "We can presell to customers who need Steam Engines. They pay part of the purchase price first, and we deliver the machines several months later. As long as we offer them a small discount, they'll gladly hand over their money.
"Also, I wonder whether any of you have heard this golden