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 its earnings.

  • Contact

    Upper Hatch Street
    1st Floor, Block A, One Park Place
    DublinD02 FD79
    IRL

    T: +353 14116924

    E: [email protected]

    https://www.jameshardie.com

  • Sector

    Basic Materials

    Stock type

    Cyclical

  • Industry

    Building Materials

    Fiscal Year End

    31 March 2027

    Employees

    7,500

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