About Nichiha

Nichiha Corporation was founded in 1956 as a manufacturer of hard board in Japan. The hard board produced went into the production of automobiles. The technology that was developed in producing hard board lead Nichiha into the production of fiber cement in the early 70’s. Nichiha produces a variety of fiber cement sidings and panels that generate over $900 million (US) in annual revenues and over 640 million square feet. Holders of the largest share (42%) of the fiber-cement panel market in Japan where 70% of all cladding is fiber cement, Nichiha continually develops technologically advanced products and innovative styles of fiber-cement panels to meet the changing needs of property owners worldwide.

Nichiha USA, Inc. was founded in 1998 in Atlanta, GA, as a subsidiary of the Nichiha Corporation and the Sumitomo Corporations of Japan and America. Nichiha USA markets and sells a full line of fiber cement products in the US and Canada.

Nichiha produces high quality fiber cement products that fit the needs of owners, builders and architects of multifamily, commercial and residential properties. With over 10 different patterns and 35 different color options, Nichiha fiber cement products offer design options not typically found with other fiber cement products.

Nichiha USA opened its first U.S. plant in Macon, GA. in November of 2007.