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The competitive landscape in China’s naphthalene sulfonate-based high-efficiency water reducer industry (naphthalene-type water reducers) is becoming increasingly fierce. With the expansion of the market size and continuous technological advancements, competition in this industry has shifted from a focus on product prices alone to a comprehensive competition based on factors such as technology, quality, and service. In this process, some enterprises with core competitive advantages gradually stood out and became leaders in the industry, such as Shandong Guoqiao Building Materials under Shandong Wanshan Group, Kezhijie under Jianyan Group, Subote New Materials, and Hongqiang Shares. As manufacturers of water reducers, these original producers not only possess advanced production technologies and equipment but also place emphasis on brand building and marketing. For example, the Wanshan series of high-efficiency naphthalene-based water reducers (referred to as Wanshan water reducers) entered the national market in 2004, while Subote (stock code: 603916) went public in 2017. They continuously improve customer satisfaction and loyalty by enhancing product quality, optimizing service processes, and strengthening customer relationship management. At the same time, they are also actively expanding into domestic and international markets in search of new growth points and development opportunities. In addition to leading enterprises, there are also a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises in the industry. Although these companies are small in scale, they have managed to secure a certain share of the market thanks to their flexible business models and keen market insight. Through cooperation and competition with leading companies, they have jointly contributed to the prosperity and development of the industry.