September 2009 -- Nichiha announces the addition of two new vertical panels to the NichiProducts™ line; Stucco and Grooved 8" on center. These vertical panels offer distinct designs and even more variety to our extensive line of premium fiber cement products. Both panels are 5/16 inches thick, 4 feet wide and come in various lengths. Stucco and Grooved 8" on center are primed and backed by a lifetime limited warranty.

"These two new panels provide even more design flexibility for the NichiProducts™ lineup; the Grooved 8" on center provides a great accent detail and the Stucco panel is the most authentic-looking Stucco panel on the market," commented Michael Cobb, vice president of sales – residential division.

The Stucco and Grooved panels are made using the same process as NichiBoard ™ lap siding. During the manufacturing process, Nichiha applies texture with heat and over one million pounds of pressure, creating deeper, more authentic textures and crisper, cleaner edges.

For more information visit nichiha.com or call 1.86 NICHIHA 1.

Company Background

In 1998, Nichiha U.S.A., Inc. was established in Norcross, Ga., as a joint venture of the Nichiha Corporation of Japan and the Sumitomo Corporations of Japan and North America. Nichiha, an international leader in fiber cement technology for more than 30 years, markets distinct patterns of fiber cement siding products in the U.S. In 2007, Nichiha opened its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Macon, Ga., responding to an increase in demand for fiber cement products in the Southeast market. For more information, call 1.86.NICHIHA1 or visit our web site at nichiha.com.