James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (ASX: JHX) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR is a global manufacturer of high-performance fiber cement and gypsum building solutions.

James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR is a global manufacturer of high-performance fiber cement and gypsum building solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company specializes in exterior siding, trim, soffits, and interior backer boards for residential and commercial construction. Its key product lines, including engineered fiber cement sidings and Fermacell gypsum fiberboards, serve primary markets across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company provides durable, non-combustible, and weather-resistant building materials to builders, contractors, distributors, and homeowners worldwide.
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Products and/or services of James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
- North America Exterior Siding: Fiber cement plank, panel, and architectural exterior siding products engineered for climate resilience, non-combustibility, and long-lasting performance across residential new construction and repair and remodeling markets throughout North America.
- Fiber Cement Trim and Soffit Systems: Pre-finished and color-treated fiber cement trim boards and soffit panels designed to protect and enclose roof overhangs, building corners, and window surrounds across single-family and multi-family residential structures.
- Interior Tile Backer Boards: Water-resistant cementitious backer boards, including HardieBacker product lines, supplied to professional contractors and retail channels for underlayment applications in interior tile, floor, wall, wet room, and countertop installations.
- European Gypsum Fiber and Cement Boards: Gypsum fiberboard and cement-bonded structural panel products manufactured under the Fermacell brand for drylining, timber frame construction, fire protection, and acoustic insulation across European residential and commercial construction markets.
- Asia-Pacific Cladding and Building Products: Fiber cement sheets, decorative wall claddings, and heavy-duty structural flooring solutions distributed across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia to support residential homebuilding and commercial infrastructure developments.
- ColorPlus Technology and Prefinished Products: Factory-applied paint finishing systems and proprietary color coating applications integrated with fiber cement sidings and trims to provide consistent color coverage and resistance to UV fading and weathering.