Company Description
Northann Corp. (NYSE American: NCL) is a Nevada corporation that focuses on 3D printing and manufacturing solutions for the building materials and home improvement markets. The company is described in its public communications as an innovator in integrated interior surface solutions and as a leader in 3D printing technology for home improvement products. Northann’s activities include 3D-printed flooring solutions under its Benchwick brand and other home improvement offerings that apply additive manufacturing to interior surfaces.
According to its SEC registration statements, Northann Corp. is a holding company that conducts substantially all of its operations through operating entities in the United States, Hong Kong and China. Most of its products are manufactured through its subsidiary Northann (Changzhou) Construction Products Co., Ltd. in China. The company has highlighted that it is revolutionizing the building materials industry with 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies and that it is active in the innovative and sustainable building materials space.
Business focus and products
Northann has specialized in 3D-printed flooring solutions under its flagship Benchwick brand. Its operations span the additive manufacturing chain, from sourcing recycled ocean plastics to the final production of intricate flooring designs. The company has disclosed an extensive range of proprietary solutions, including Infinite Glass, DSE, TruBevel and MattMaster. In addition, it has referenced environmentally friendly products such as Blue11 and SuperOak, which are promoted through distribution relationships.
The company describes itself as providing 3D printing and manufacturing solutions and 3D-printed home improvement solutions. Public statements emphasize advanced flooring solutions and 3D printing technology for home improvement products, as well as integrated interior surface solutions. These activities place Northann within the furnishings, fixtures and appliances industry in the consumer cyclical sector.
Geographic footprint and headquarters
Northann has communicated that it serves customers in North America and Europe through its sales network. In its registration statements, it notes operations through entities in the United States, Hong Kong and China, with manufacturing concentrated in China. The company announced plans to relocate, and then the relocation of, its global headquarters to Fort Lawn, South Carolina, describing the move as supporting expansion and enhancing operational capabilities. It has stated that the facility in Fort Lawn includes industrial and manufacturing space designed to accommodate growth and that the relocation reflects a long-term commitment to the Fort Lawn community.
Corporate structure and listing
Northann Corp. is incorporated in Nevada and qualifies as an emerging growth company and smaller reporting company under U.S. securities laws, as disclosed in its S-1 and S-1/A registration statements. The company’s common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol NCL. It has reported that its common stock began trading on a split-adjusted basis on the NYSE American following a 1-for-8 reverse stock split that became effective in October 2025. The company has also disclosed that its shares are subject to resale registration statements on Form S-1 and S-1/A covering stock held by selling stockholders.
Northann has received notices from the NYSE American regarding late filing of its annual report on Form 10-K and regarding non-compliance with certain continued listing standards related to stockholders’ equity and operating losses. The company has stated its intention to regain compliance, to submit a plan to the exchange and to pay outstanding fees. It has also disclosed that the NYSE American designated its common stock as below compliance, adding a “.BC” indicator to the NCL symbol, while noting that these notices did not have an immediate effect on the listing or trading of its common stock.
Strategic initiatives and partnerships
Northann has publicly described several strategic initiatives aimed at expanding its presence in building materials and home improvement applications. It has announced a strategic partnership with Adornus Cabinetry, a South Carolina-based manufacturer of luxury cabinetry, to combine Northann’s 3D printing technologies with Adornus’ cabinetry design and manufacturing. The partnership is described as focusing on new materials and design processes for sustainable cabinetry solutions, with an emphasis on durability, customization and production timelines, as well as sustainability and local economic impact in South Carolina.
The company has also entered into a strategic relationship with Golden Gate BCE B.V., a subsidiary of Rexil Group of Companies Netherlands. Under this arrangement, Rexil Group of Companies Netherlands will promote Northann’s environmentally friendly products, Blue11 and SuperOak, through its distribution channels in the Netherlands. Northann has characterized this collaboration as supporting its commitment to sustainability and expanding the presence of its sustainable technology and products.
In addition, Northann has disclosed asset purchase and development agreements related to software and digital platforms. It entered into an asset purchase agreement with Kingsford Consultancy Ltd. for proprietary software assets relating to a supply chain management system, including associated intellectual property. It also entered into a development agreement with Asia Resource Holdings Limited for the NCL Customized Intelligent Decoration Platform, a customized software platform with associated intellectual property. In both cases, consideration is structured as issuances of shares of Northann common stock, subject to approvals and conditions described in the related Form 8-K filings.
Capital markets activity and corporate actions
Northann has undertaken various capital markets and corporate actions as reflected in its SEC filings. The company filed registration statements on Form S-1 and S-1/A to register shares of common stock held by selling stockholders, with the shares issued pursuant to share purchase agreements with multiple investors. These filings describe the company’s status as an emerging growth company and smaller reporting company and outline risk factors, corporate structure and regulatory considerations associated with its operations, including those related to its Chinese subsidiary.
The company implemented a 1-for-8 reverse stock split of its common stock and series A preferred stock, approved by its board of directors under authority granted by stockholders. The reverse stock split was effected through amendments to its articles of incorporation and related designations and is described as uniform for all stockholders, without changing proportional equity interests or voting rights apart from rounding fractional shares.
Northann has also used equity as consideration in advisory and consulting arrangements. It entered into a Financing and Strategic Planning Advisory Agreement with Linkun Investment LLC and an Operation and Strategic Planning Advisory Agreement with Lu Wang. Under these agreements, the company agreed to issue shares of common stock as compensation for strategic planning advisory and consulting services, subject to NYSE American approval and exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.
Governance and shareholder matters
Northann’s definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders outlines governance and shareholder proposals. Stockholders were asked to elect directors, ratify the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm, authorize a reverse stock split within a specified ratio range, amend the company’s 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to increase available shares, approve share issuances to Kingsford and Asia Resource under their respective agreements, and grant discretionary authority to adjourn the annual meeting if necessary. Subsequent Form 8-K filings report that stockholders approved these proposals, including director elections, auditor ratification, the reverse stock split authorization, the equity incentive plan amendment and the share issuance approvals.
The company has disclosed that it qualifies as an emerging growth company and smaller reporting company, which affects its public reporting obligations. Its filings also discuss board composition, board committees, executive compensation, equity compensation plans and related governance practices, as summarized in the proxy statement.
Risk disclosures and regulatory environment
In its registration statements, Northann discusses risks associated with its corporate structure and operations, including the fact that Northann Corp. is a Nevada holding company with operations carried out through subsidiaries, and that most products are manufactured in China. The filings describe legal and operational risks related to having operations in China, potential oversight by Chinese authorities and the regulatory framework for overseas securities offerings by domestic Chinese companies. The company’s counsel has advised, as disclosed in the filings, that Northann’s offering under the cited prospectus is not considered a direct or indirect overseas offering and listing of a domestic Chinese enterprise under the relevant Chinese regulations, based on the company’s structure and financial characteristics.
Northann has also announced that its audit opinion for a fiscal year contained a going concern qualification, and it has made separate disclosure to comply with NYSE American requirements concerning such audit opinions. The company has stated that this announcement does not represent a change or amendment to its audited financial statements or its annual report on Form 10-K.
Position within the furnishings and home improvement space
Within the furnishings, fixtures and appliances industry, Northann positions itself as a provider of 3D-printed home improvement and building materials solutions, with a focus on interior surfaces and flooring. Its disclosed proprietary technologies and product names, such as Benchwick, Infinite Glass, DSE, TruBevel, MattMaster, Blue11 and SuperOak, reflect an emphasis on design, materials and sustainability. Partnerships with cabinetry and distribution companies, as well as software and platform development agreements, indicate that the company is integrating 3D printing, digital tools and sustainable materials into interior and home improvement applications.