Qian Zhan Wang·2026-01-06 02:12Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the competitive landscape and market concentration in China's boiler manufacturing industry, indicating a high level of competition among numerous manufacturers with similar products [1][3][6] - The first tier of the competitive landscape includes major listed companies such as Xizi Clean Energy, Huaguang Huaneng, Chuanrun Co., Hailu Heavy Industry, and Huaxi Energy, while the second tier consists of larger non-listed companies like Dongfang Boiler and Wuhan Boiler [1][3] - The market concentration in the boiler manufacturing industry is relatively high, with leading companies gaining more market share as low-end capacities exit the market due to environmental policies [6][7] Group 2 - The number of large-scale boiler manufacturing enterprises in China is significant, but many lack scale production, with the largest companies having registered capital exceeding 500 million yuan [3][10] - The geographical concentration of industrial boiler manufacturers is primarily in Shandong, Jiangsu, and Hebei, which together account for 43% of the total number of manufacturers in the country [7] - The competitive state of the boiler manufacturing industry is characterized by strong bargaining power from suppliers of raw materials, while consumer bargaining power is relatively weak due to regulatory requirements for boiler updates [11][12]