Chapter 1,672 Shipbuilding Industry

The aircraft carrier order contract is an unexpected surprise.

The official signing is tomorrow, in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy.

Lawrence politely invited him to go with him, but Li Zitao declined politely.

The first person to finalize this matter was Lawrence. What the hell was it that he had to cut things off halfway to try to get the limelight? Besides, the other party was just being polite.

Being able to sign contracts with the Navy and the Department of Defense on behalf of L.C.A. Industries is exactly what Lawrence needs.

As the most accomplished member of the Rockefeller family in modern times, honor and achievement are to a large extent more important to him than money.

If not, how could he ban his brother David and become the family's representative within the Freemasons, holding great power.

In fact, Li Zitao has always had a question in his heart, who is Damian, the holy supreme being?

Within Freemasonry, is it controlled by the top members represented by Rockefeller and other families, or is it the Holy Supreme Being who controls everything behind the scenes?

Li Zitao is more inclined to the first speculation, because if it is the latter, one person controls such a huge secret organization, and the combined power is enough to change the day.

No institution, organization or country can withstand this cohesive force.

However, this kind of speculation is just his personal judgment. If he wants to truly understand the inside story, he can only wait until he has a deep enough understanding of the structure of the organization.

Before the aircraft carrier order was officially signed, Burkford received new business.

L.C.A Industries wants to upgrade and expand the dock at its shipyard, and the time limit is to complete it within two months.

In this world, there is currently no other choice but to meet construction standards and keep up with progress.

In terms of price, Burkold neither opened his mouth like a lion nor let go out of friendship with his bosses or brother companies.

It is believed that this contract will become Burkford's largest source of income this year, with a budgeted gross profit of more than 40 million.

The changes brought about by this are not over yet. What excites Li Zitao most is that L.C.A Industrial can finally compete with Newport News.

Although it is a bit wishful thinking, Newport News is still the darling of the Navy and has geographical advantages.

The attack on Pearl Harbor and the outbreak of World War II made the Norfolk Naval Base near Newport News Shipbuilding and Dock Company the most important military port in the United States.

What makes other warship companies most desperate is that the US military not only spent 75 million US dollars to expand, transform and upgrade the Norfolk military port during World War II.

An Atlantic Fleet School was also established specifically for the needs of special training, making its importance even more important, and it has a faint tendency to become the "soul of the navy".

Taking today as an example, Norfolk Military Port is home to the most powerful maritime fleet in the United States, with unique and excellent geographical location and industrial chain advantages.

There is still a long way to go before we can truly compete with it.

Secondly, L.C.A Industries must also be careful of other competitors who are also latecomers. You must know that they are not the only ones eyeing Newport News' massive orders and status.

Competitors such as Philadelphia Shipyard, General Dynamics, Bath Iron Works, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, etc. all have the support of giants and should not be underestimated.

Originally, L.C.A was just a random move. Li Zitao never expected it to develop to what it is today, and never paid much attention to it.

Now is the time to pay due attention and provide some support.

There are many most beneficial ways to eliminate competitors, but there is only one favored by Li Zitao - annexation.

General Electric and Bath Iron Works can be ruled out first,

A person with deep pockets and a share structure that is too complex makes acquisition or management inconvenient.

One is one of AD-B's main competitors in North America and Europe. The top management of the two companies is at loggerheads, and Li Zitao has no relationship with the investors behind it.

If you want to acquire it, it will take too much time and energy and is not cost-effective.

What remains is the Philadelphia Shipyard, one of the Navy's oldest and most important shipyards, although its status is now gradually being eliminated by private institutions.

But its glory is still remembered by many old navies. If you want to successfully win it, the navy's work alone will take 1 to 2 years.

Taking into account the various approvals and procedures, the number of departments and people who need to be handled, and the politicians arguing with each other, "It's better to leave it to yourself to die!"

Let alone the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Washington is planning to turn it into another strategic military port. It is absolutely impossible to hand it over to private operations.

After much deliberation, only its biggest competitor, Newport News, was the best choice.

However, the other party is at its peak and has refused many investors, let alone acquisitions.

Even if it could be bought, the price would be too high, so it would be better to turn our attention to other small shipyards.

Should we abandon the military industry and focus on the civilian market? Look for potential civilian shipyards as acquisition targets to strengthen L.C.A.

"That's it!" Li Zitao clapped his hands and said.

Mary, who had fallen asleep unknowingly next to him, was startled. She was sleeping soundly and suddenly her body lost weight, and there was a violent noise, which almost made her jump.

"What, what happened?" Mary opened her eyes and looked around blankly, and found that it was still dark night outside, and nothing in the room had changed.

Li Zitao smiled bitterly and said, "I'm so obsessed with thinking about work. I'm sorry, dear..."

Without waiting for Mary to blame him, he strode forward, hugged his wife, and rushed into the bathroom amidst her exclamations. A fight was inevitable.

The next day.

As soon as Li Zitao turned over and sat up on the bed, Mary opened her eyes.

Although his movements were very careful, Mary, who was thinking about her daughter Jenny, was still awakened. She held her body up and said, "It's time for Jenny to wake up. Do you want to see her?"

"Okay, I'll come." Li Zitao walked to the bathroom, planning to take a shower before meeting his daughter.

When he came out again, Mary had disappeared, but Anne was standing at the door, waiting with the briefing paper under her arm.

She looks particularly different today. Her hair is cut into a short and sleek style, and her face is less timid and hesitant, and more confident.

Wearing a navy blue suit, Li Zitao's eyes lit up and he praised: "You look very good. Is there anything to be happy about?"

"I just want to figure out how to take my future path." Annie said firmly.

"Have you made your goal clear?" Li Zitao nodded thoughtfully, and then smiled: "Congratulations, I hope you can realize your wish soon."

"Thank you." Anne took out the briefing paper, handed it to him with both hands and asked, "Do you want to start now?"

"Let it go first, I have to go see my daughter." Li Zitao said as he walked: "In addition, I need a list of private small and medium-sized shipyards."

"Okay, I'll do it now." There is no need to give special orders, someone will naturally mark companies that are worthy of attention and have potential.