James Hardie Industries

James Hardie Industries
Company typePublic
ASXJHX
NYSEJHX
IndustryBuilding materials
Founded1888 (1888)
FounderJames Hardie
HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
Chicago, United States
Area served
United States
Australia
Europe
New Zealand
Key people
Aaron Erter, CEO
ProductsFibre cement building materials
Residential & commercial facades
Siding & weatherboards
RevenueUS$3.9 billion (2024)
Number of employees
5,679 (2024)
Websitewww.jameshardie.com

James Hardie Industries plc is an American-Irish global building materials company and the largest global manufacturer of fibre cement products. Headquartered in Ireland, it is cross-listed on the Australian and New York Stock Exchanges. Its management team currently sits in Chicago, Illinois, United States. James Hardie was plagued by several asbestos-related scandals in the 20th century.