Overview: Etex Group & Nigeria Presence
Global at a glance

Etex is a Belgian-based company specializing in lightweight building solutions and construction materials. The group operates over 160 facilities in 45 countries, offering a wide range of building technologies including fibre cement, plasterboard systems, fire protection, insulation, and offsite modular systems.

Nigeria operations

In Nigeria, Etex operates mainly through Nigerite Limited and Emenite Limited, two long-established local building materials manufacturers.

Nigerite Limited

Produces fibre-cement roofing and ceiling sheets, cladding components, and related products.

Certified to international standards such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14000:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.

Headquartered at 43 Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos State.

Active in corporate social responsibility initiatives, including training programs for distribution channels and installers.

Emenite Limited

Complements Nigerite’s offerings with ceilings, roofing, and panels.

Based in Enugu, it plays a major role in serving eastern and southern Nigerian markets.

Often presents jointly with Nigerite under the Etex Nigeria banner.

Market Position & Strategy in Nigeria

Positioned as a key player in Nigeria’s building materials sector, offering roofing, plasterboard systems, cladding, and insulation.

Prioritizes local sourcing of raw materials such as cement, kaolin, and sand, importing only what cannot be produced locally.

Factories are located in Lagos (Nigerite) and Enugu (Emenite).

Distribution spans southern Nigeria and Abuja, with ambitions to grow further in the north.

Builds partnerships with regional stakeholders, such as state-owned investment firms, to strengthen local presence.

Key Strengths & Notable Projects

Strong brand heritage: Nigerite has been active in Nigeria since the 1960s, creating lasting brand recognition.

Innovation: Introduced lightweight fibre cement boards for affordable housing solutions, including contributions to humanitarian housing projects.

Market visibility: Regularly participates in major housing exhibitions, showcasing products like Kalsi, KalsiKraft, and KalsiPlank.

Sustainability: Focuses on lightweight, efficient materials that reduce resource consumption, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Challenges & Risks

Import delays and costs: Logistics at ports can affect supply chains and availability of imported materials.

Inflation and rising fuel costs: Increase the cost of operations and distribution.

Skills shortage: There’s a need for more technical expertise, pushing the company to invest in training.

Regional reach: While strong in the south and parts of the north, there is still room for expansion into underserved areas.