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Embracing and
Embedding Innovation

James Hardie is committed to delivering solutions that help improve the lives of homeowners. We are building on the strength of the functional performance of our products with lasting beauty and endless design possibilities. Our approach to innovation is driven by key elements of Quality of Life, Sustainability, Aesthetics and Productivity.
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Innovation

Our consumer driven design delivers endless possibilities.

Innovation Spotlight

North America

Hardie® Textured Panels

Hardie® Textured Panels deliver a unique look and design alternative to traditional wet trade building materials like Stucco and Render, as well as Brick and Stone. Offers a high level of productivity through a single step panel and texture, with an efficient joint that also creates a modern contemporary architectural design element.

Australia

Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding

Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding delivers a similar look and design alternative to traditional wet trade building materials such as Render. This product offers a high level of productivity through a single step panel and texture with an efficient joint that creates a contemporary architectural design element.

Europe

Hardie® VL Plank

Hardie® VL Plank is an innovative interlocking system for the European region that leverages the technology expertise from the US and Australia. In the European plank market, interlocking systems represent close to 80% of the plank market, and Hardie® VL Plank offers clear benefits to the other competitors including superior look and a faster installation process.

FY21 Progress

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Saved

$107M
Cumulative Cost From LEAN Initiatives

Covered

26%
revenue by existing product development