Nigerite

Nigerite Limited is a firm that manufactures roofing and ceiling sheets and provides total building component solutions to the construction and building industry in Nigeria. It was established in April 1959 as a joint venture between the Western Regional government, Eternit Group[1] who had majority shareholding, Patterson Zochonis and John Holt.[2]

The firm began operations in 1961 at Ikeja conducting business under the name, Asbestos Cement Company. The firm manufactured asbestos sheets[3] and introduced various roofing brands to the market including Aminatus roofing sheets used for both roofing and cladding, Super Light Weight, Litespan, and Super Seven Sheets. In 1964 it would have began making pressure pipes largely for a water supply and sewage draining scheme initiated by the Western regional government.

Nigerite's products are diverse and can be used for projects of varying cost valuations. In 2011, Nigerite brands had a market share of 35% in the market for low end roofing sheets and 15% at the high end market.[4]

In 2015, the firm launched Kalsi, an Etex brand that is at the core of their dry construction solutions.[5] The Kalsi products has a pre-fabricated component that can be used to build structures.[6]

References
  1. Akingbolu, Raheem (2013-09-16). "Nigeria: Nigerite Unveils Pan-Nigerian AD Campaign". This Day (Lagos). Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  2. Our Own Correspondent. "U. K. Share in Nigerian Asbestos Plant." Financial Times, 10 Feb. 1959, p. 11. The Financial Times Historical Archive
  3. "Nigeria Opens New Factory." The Chicago Defender (National edition) (1921-1967), Mar 25 1961, p. 4. ProQuest
  4. Alabi, Wale (January 27, 2012). "Brand Week". The Nation (Lagos). p. 13. Archived from the original on July 24, 2018. Alt URL
  5. "Nigeria: Nigerite to Launch Building Solutions". Daily Independent (Lagos). 2015-06-14. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  6. "Good news for builders as Nigerite unveils new housing solution". UniteForum.com - Business & Technology Forum. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
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