James Hardie Industries (ASX: JHX) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
James Hardie Industries specializes in fiber cement products, offering sustainable building materials for the construction industry.
James Hardie Industries
James Hardie Industries is a global manufacturer of fiber cement and fiber gypsum building products used in residential, commercial, and repair construction markets. The company produces exterior siding, trim, soffit, architectural panels, and interior backer boards engineered for durability and weather resistance. Its primary revenue is generated from North America, alongside operations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. James Hardie supplies building materials to contractors, distributors, and homeowners under brands such as HardiePlank, HardiePanel, HardieBacker, and Fermacell, supporting new residential construction, home remodeling, and commercial cladding installations worldwide.
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Products and/or services of James Hardie Industries
- North America Fiber Cement Segment: Supplies fiber cement siding, trim, and soffit products, including lap siding and vertical panels, serving residential repair, remodeling, and new construction markets across extensive manufacturing plant networks in the region.
- Europe Building Products Segment: Produces fiber gypsum boards, cement-bonded particle boards, and fiber cement cladding under specialized regional operations, supporting dry construction, timber framing, and high-performance exterior wall applications across major European construction markets.
- Asia-Pacific Building Products Segment: Operates fiber cement manufacturing plants across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, supplying exterior siding, interior wall linings, and sub-floor underlayment systems for residential and commercial construction projects.
- Interior Tile Backer Board Solutions: Supplies water-resistant cementitious backer boards and sub-floor substrates engineered for tile and stone installations in wet area interior environments such as bathrooms, kitchens, and commercial utility spaces.
- Architectural Cladding and Premium Panels: Delivers engineered exterior panel systems, textured architectural cladding, and decorative trim profiles designed to offer enhanced moisture resistance, non-combustibility, and versatile aesthetic options for low- and mid-rise buildings.
- Prefinished Coating and Color Technologies: Applies factory-bonded finish coatings and UV-resistant paint treatments to exterior fiber cement products, providing pre-colored siding solutions that reduce field painting requirements and withstand environmental exposure.
James Hardie Industries executive team
- Mr. Aaron M. ErterCEO & Executive Director
- Mr. Ryan Kilcullen B.Sc., M.Sc., MSChief Operations Officer
- Mr. Timothy A. Beastrom B.A., J.D.Chief Legal Officer
- Ms. Rachel WilsonAdvisor
- Mr. Ryan LadaChief Financial Officer
- David WisniewskiChief Accounting Officer
- Dr. Joe LiuChief Technology Officer
- Mr. James Johnson IIChief Information Officer
- Mr. Joe Ahlersmeyer C.F.A.Vice President of Investor Relations
- Mr. Joel WassermanVice President of Corporate Communications & Global Brand Management