James Hardie Building Products
James Hardie Building Products Headquarters Location
Chicago, IL
Our History
James Hardie Industries plc (JHIplc) is based in Ireland and heads the James Hardie group of companies.
The predecessor of our modern company was established in 1888, when the enterprising young James Hardie left his family's tannery business in Scotland and immigrated to Melbourne, Australia, in search of new opportunities. Hardie leveraged his experience to start a business importing oils and animal hide tanning products.
Hardie was joined in Melbourne in 1892 by fellow Scotsman Andrew Reid, who became a full partner in the business in 1895. Hardie retired in 1911 and sold his half of the company to Reid, whose family led the expanding business from 1911 until 1995, when his grandson John B. Reid retired.
Today, James Hardie is a world leading manufacturer of premium building products. It is the preeminent manufacturer of fiber cement products, having pioneered the technology in the 1980s, and a leader in fiber gypsum products through its ownership of Germany-based Fermacell, which it acquired in 2018.
At WorkThe predecessor of our modern company was established in 1888, when the enterprising young James Hardie left his family's tannery business in Scotland and immigrated to Melbourne, Australia, in search of new opportunities. Hardie leveraged his experience to start a business importing oils and animal hide tanning products.
Hardie was joined in Melbourne in 1892 by fellow Scotsman Andrew Reid, who became a full partner in the business in 1895. Hardie retired in 1911 and sold his half of the company to Reid, whose family led the expanding business from 1911 until 1995, when his grandson John B. Reid retired.
Today, James Hardie is a world leading manufacturer of premium building products. It is the preeminent manufacturer of fiber cement products, having pioneered the technology in the 1980s, and a leader in fiber gypsum products through its ownership of Germany-based Fermacell, which it acquired in 2018.
James Hardie® operates in markets around the world, with manufacturing operations in the United States, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines.
Giving BackJames Hardie gives back by helping to build stronger homes, neighborhoods, and communities. We align with community partners who help us achieve meaningful impact through helping meet basic needs and enhancing community vitality.
For more than 10 years, we have partnered with the World Vision organization to help families in the U.S. refurbish and rebuild in the wake of financial crises and natural disasters. James Hardie also actively supports Habitat for Humanity with product donations.
Our colleagues are also active in the community with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Volunteers of America, Lurie Children’s Hospital and Toys for Tots, among many others.
Plus, James Hardie offers a dollar-for-dollar charitable donation match for each employee up to $5,000 a year.
For more than 10 years, we have partnered with the World Vision organization to help families in the U.S. refurbish and rebuild in the wake of financial crises and natural disasters. James Hardie also actively supports Habitat for Humanity with product donations.
Our colleagues are also active in the community with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Volunteers of America, Lurie Children’s Hospital and Toys for Tots, among many others.
Plus, James Hardie offers a dollar-for-dollar charitable donation match for each employee up to $5,000 a year.
Number of Employees in James Hardie Building Products
1,001 to 5,000
James Hardie Building Products Revenue
less than $1M (USD)