James Hardie is a construction company focusing on fiber cement products, internal and external building applications, and advanced lightweight cement composite systems. With its origins in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, the company markets its products under various Hardie brand names, such as HardieBacker boards, Artisan Lap and Artisan Accent Trim by James Hardie, Cemplank and Prevail siding, and Scyon Stria cladding. These fiber cement products are utilized in numerous markets, including new residential construction, manufactured housing, repair and remodeling, as well as commercial and industrial applications.
Founded in 1888 and headquartered in California, James Hardie is currently led by CEO Jack Truong. The company boasts a diverse workforce with 18.4% female employees and 43.2% ethnic minorities representation. As a key player in the construction industry, James Hardie employs 3,100 people and generates an annual revenue of $1.8 billion. With competitive employee salaries averaging at $51,209 per year, the company enjoys great employee retention with staff members typically staying for 3.8 years.
