James Hardie: Inspiring how Australian communities build, design and grow

James Hardie is one of the most well-regarded and recognised brands in Australia’s building industry and globally is the world's number one producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement.

Made from a mixture of cement, sand, water, and cellulose fibre, fibre-reinforced cement (FRC), or simply fibre cement, is a popular building material developed by James Hardie. They pioneered the use of alternative reinforcing materials to create beautiful, safe, and long-lasting building products and most importantly, all their fibre cement products are proudly Australian Made.

Australian made for Australian homes

James Hardie’s flagship product range, the Hardie™ Architectural Collection, is a curated collection of exterior cladding and offers a modern, simple and integrated cladding solution to deliver endless design possibilities for residential homes. The cladding combinations have been created to complement each other so you can confidently build modern homes from the ground up. In addition to exterior cladding, James Hardie manufactures trims, interior and exterior linings, and flooring solutions, providing the perfect combination of products for any building job.

James Hardie’s Senior Commercial Director, Travis Johnson, explained, “Our products have been built tough for Australian conditions and are ready for what life throws at it. Not only is our Hardie™ fibre cement resistant to fire, but it can also withstand damage from moisture, termites, and rot. All Hardie™ exterior cladding products, interior linings and flooring products have a standard 25-year warranty period. Our products are built to last.”

The unique formulation of Hardie™ fibre cement helps to create beautiful and durable exterior cladding solutions. Easy to install and low maintenance, Hardie™ fibre cement helps to facilitate versatile design, delivering modern facades that people are proud to come home to.

“Our vision is to inspire how communities design, build, and grow today and tomorrow. We empower Australian homeowners and trade professionals to achieve their dream home with high-performance solutions that enable endless design possibilities and deliver trusted protection and long-lasting beauty.”

Boosting Australia while you build

Johnson said, “By making our fibre cement in Australia, we proudly support and grow local manufacturing capability, help create jobs, strengthen local industries and bolster surrounding communities. Producing Australian-made products can also help minimise supply chain risk with shorter lead times, lower delivery costs, and increased supply assurance.

“We employ a diverse workforce of over 850 employees in Australia. Our people are smart in the way they solve problems, driven in their pursuit of results, and real in the way they build relationships and work together. Our company culture is built on providing a foundation of ‘Zero Harm’ and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.”

Sustainability is at the heart of everything James Hardie does. Over 80% of its raw materials are sourced within 150km of its Rosehill NSW and Carole Park QLD manufacturing locations, and finished products are distributed using the most efficient and shortest transport modes.

Johnson said, “We have ambitious targets but believe progress is possible through collaboration and innovation. From our frontline employees to the builders who use our products, each person plays a role in putting our sustainability initiatives into action.”

Direct from our backyard to yours

Johnson explained that certifying James Hardie’s products with the Australian Made logo was an important part of demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting Australian manufacturing.

“Our partnership with Australian Made demonstrates our commitment to quality and helps deliver on our purpose of Building a Better Future For All™. We want builders and homeowners to know they can expect quality products from us. You can rely on the quality of James Hardie products and solutions as all our Australian manufactured fibre cement products meet and exceed ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance standards.

“The Australian Made logo is a symbol of our enduring support for local manufacturing and product innovation. We are excited to grow as a trusted innovator and industry leader in the Australian marketplace. The logo represents our dedication to the future of local manufacturing and construction industries through the delivery of innovative products, solutions, and services.”