James Hardie Industries PLC
JHX
Company Profile
Business description
James Hardie is a manufacturer of fiber cement-based building products, selling primarily to the residential construction industry. North America is the primary geography, generating about 80% of group earnings. Here, it is the largest manufacturer of fiber cement, which is mainly used for exterior siding on houses. Following the Azek acquisition in 2025, it also produces wooden composite decking materials, siding trims, and accessories for outdoor areas including stair and deck railing. Businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, make up the rest of earnings.
Contact
Upper Hatch Street
1st Floor, Block A, One Park Place
DublinD02 FD79
IRLT: +353 14116924
Sector
Basic Materials
Stock type
Cyclical
Industry
Building Materials
Fiscal Year End
31 March 2026
Employees
5,860
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