James Hardie: World leader in fiber cement siding, backerboard and pipe

James Hardie is a leader in the manufacturing and development of technologies, materials and manufacturing processes of durable building materials. For over 20 years, they have operated one of the largest research and development facilities devoted solely to fiber-cement technology. Their ability to introduce new products and streamline manufacturing has fueled their growth as the fastest-growing siding manufacturer in the US.

Their operations encompass the United States, Australia and New Zealand. James Hardie Building Products are also now available in Asia, with a manufacturing plant in the Philippines; in Europe, their operations are headquartered in Amsterdam. In every country in which they operate, their goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on their global leadership in products, manufacturing and technology for both new home construction and remodeling.

Innovation is vital to maintaining their pre-eminent position in the fiber-cement industry. Consequently, they invest heavily in research and development, with a special emphasis on product quality and production efficiency to develop durable and low maintenance siding products, backerboard and pipe.