James Hardie

James Hardie

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Industry: Construction Materials
Listing country: United States
Year added: 2018

James Hardie Industries plc, a company with origins dating back to 1888 in Melbourne, Australia, was incorporated in Ireland in 2010. Now headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company operates primarily in the building and construction industry, specializing in fiber cement products. The company's business is categorized mainly into three segments: North America Fiber Cement, International Fiber Cement, and Other. The North America Fiber Cement segment leads in the production of fiber cement siding and backerboard, catering to the demands in the United States and Canadian markets. On the other hand, the International Fiber Cement segment focuses on manufacturing fiber cement building products intended for other international markets, including but not limited to Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. An array of brands falls under James Hardie Industries plc's portfolio, with some of the most significant being HardiePlank®, HardiePanel®, HardieTrim®, and HardieBacker®. HardiePlank® is widely recognized for its fiber cement lap siding, while HardiePanel® offers vertical siding solutions. HardieTrim® provides trim and fascia products, and HardieBacker® is known for its cement backerboard, which is commonly used in tile applications. The company's products and services have a far reach, with the United States being a significant contributor to global sales. Other important markets for James Hardie Industries plc include Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the Philippines, and a range of countries across Europe. (Powered by AI)

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James Hardie

Air pollution results in 7 Million (Mn) deaths a year worldwide1. The cement industry is considered a significant air polluter, accounting for about 7% of the global carbon emissions2. Annually, air pollution from the industry is responsible for 4...

Monica S. January 24th, 2022
22 ratings
James Hardie

In the US, construction accounts for about 10% of total Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris generation, while demolition accounts for more than 90%1. In 2018, the US generated 600 Mn tonnes of C&D debris, which is more than twice the amount o...

Prakriti K. March 29th, 2023
32 ratings
James Hardie

The global construction industry is valued at US$11,491.42 Bn in 2020 and it is expected to reach $12,526.4 Bn by 20211. The construction industry exerts a significant positive impact on society by spearheading economic growth and acting as a grow...

Ali I. November 8th, 2021
34 ratings
James Hardie

Yearly, 3.5B to 7B trees are cut globally for various economic activities1. It takes nearly 44 mature trees to build an average house2. Apart from cutting down the trees, wooden building materials take various tolls on the environment as they are ...

Shahnaz S. September 13th, 2021
18 ratings
James Hardie

About 4,000 people in Australia die every year from mesothelioma, cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure5. The death rate from mesothelioma in Australia is the second-highest across the world6. Since the early 1980s, more than 10,000 people ...

Paushali B. March 30th, 2021
28 ratings

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