- Business
- James Hardie Industries plc manufactures and sells fiber cement siding and related building products for exterior and interior applications worldwide. The company produces HardiePlank siding, HardiePanel vertical siding, HardieBacker backer board, fiber gypsum boards, and cement bonded particle boards; it serves residential and commercial construction markets with durable, climate-engineered solutions emphasizing weather resistance, fire performance, and aesthetic versatility. James Hardie operates manufacturing facilities across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, and the Philippines, employing over 5,000 people and maintaining research and development centers focused on sustainable materials and processes; founded in 1888 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with management in Chicago, Illinois, and primary listings on the Australian and New York stock exchanges. In July 2025, James Hardie completed its $8.75 billion acquisition of The AZEK Company Inc., integrating low-maintenance outdoor living products such as decking and railing to expand its portfolio in premium exterior solutions and create synergies in North American building materials; the company also syndicated $3.5 billion in new senior secured credit facilities in May 2025 to finance the transaction and support growth, while planning up to $500 million in share repurchases post-close.