III. Risk Alerts and Opportunity Windows
Short-Term (2025–2026)
Industry Shakeout: Regional distributor mergers will accelerate; prepare cash flow safeguards.
Long-Term (2027–2030)
Emerging Sectors: Focus on hydrogen compressors and carbon capture compression systems to capture future growth.
Conclusion
Distributors must break free from manufacturer dependency by building moats through service specialization, tech collaboration, and operational flexibility. Survival now hinges on value delivery, not price wars.
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