- U.S. leading hard siding company
becomes exclusive siding and trim supplier for
nation's fifth largest homebuilder -
CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a subsidiary of James Hardie
Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX) and a North American
leader in home-building products, today announced a multi-year
exclusive agreement with Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH), the
fifth-largest public homebuilder in the
United States.
The exclusive agreement bolsters the existing relationship
between James Hardie and Meritage
and will make Hardie® siding and trim products standard
on every new Meritage home where hard siding is installed across
the U.S. through 2027.
"The exclusive agreement with James
Hardie helps us in our mission to design and build
innovative and sustainable homes," said Clint Szubinski, Chief Operating Officer at
Meritage Homes. "Our homebuyers will benefit from this agreement as
their new homes will feature the durability that is unique to
Hardie® siding and trim products."
Meritage homebuyers will have the trusted protection and
superior craftsmanship of James
Hardie for their dream home. Hardie® siding and
trim products are non-combustible, won't burn, and resist damage
from pests, water, extreme weather and more*. "With an
extensive array of colors available across multiple collections and
products, James Hardie offers
limitless design options ranging from traditional to ultra-modern
and everything in between."
"We're proud to offer superior Hardie® products to
Meritage homebuyers," said Sean
Gadd, President of James Hardie
North America. "Our commitment to deliver high-quality,
durable siding and trim products and exterior design solutions is
in lockstep with Meritage's mission of building homes with care and
superior craftsmanship that deliver enduring value. Meritage's
national coverage and scale lines up with well with James Hardie's manufacturing footprint. This
commitment is a natural step forward for both companies."
The collaboration between James Hardie and Meritage
brings unprecedented quality and climate-resilience to homebuyers,
leveraging the expertise and innovation of top industry leaders to
create homes that are both aesthetically appealing and built to
last.
For more information about James Hardie Building Products Inc.,
visit www.jameshardie.com.
*Hardie® siding complies with ASTM E136 as a noncombustible
cladding and is recognized by fire departments across the U.S.
including Chicago IL, St. Paul MN, Flagstaff AZ and Wayne County, OH. Fiber cement fire resistance
does not extend to applied paints or coatings, which may be damaged
or char when exposed to flames.
James Hardie Building Products Inc.
James
Hardie is a North American leader in fiber cement exterior
design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting
beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and
low maintenance. As the #1 producer of high-performance fiber
cement building solutions in the United States, James
Hardie offers siding and accessories for every style. Hardie®
products are non-combustible and stand up to weather and time while
empowering homeowners and building professionals to achieve the
home of their dreams. James Hardie operates with an
inclusive company culture and an unwavering commitment to Zero
Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,700
employees in North America.
For more information and media resources,
visit JamesHardie.com and JamesHardie.com/about-us/media-resources.
For investor information, please visit ir.jameshardie.com.au.
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Contact:
James Hardie
jameshardieuspr@webershandwick.com
About Meritage Homes
Meritage is the fifth-largest
public homebuilder in the United
States, based on homes closed in 2023. The Company offers
energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up
homes. Operations span across Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Texas,
Florida, Georgia, North
Carolina, South Carolina
and Tennessee.
Meritage has delivered over 185,000 homes in its 38-year
history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality
construction, and award-winning customer experience. The Company is
an industry leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, an eleven-time
recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)
ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award and
Residential New Construction Market Leader Award, as well as a
three-time recipient of the EPA's Indoor airPLUS Leader Award.
For more information, visit www.meritagehomes.com.
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