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- The Nation's #1 brand of siding becomes sole siding and trim supplier for one of the country's leading home builders -
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2025 /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 exterior home building products, has announced a three-year exclusive agreement with M/I Homes, a leading home builder in the United States.
The exclusive agreement solidifies a decade-long relationship between James Hardie and M/I Homes, making Hardie® siding and trim products a standard feature on every new M/I Homes residence where hard siding is installed.
Mike Glassmeyer, Vice President of National Purchasing at M/I Homes, expressed his excitement, saying, "Our longstanding collaboration with James Hardie has been advantageous. This exclusive agreement, which integrates various Hardie® siding and trim products into our new home developments, positions us to offer our customers enhanced protection, superior durability, gorgeous aesthetics, and low maintenance solutions for their new homes."
Homebuyers from M/I Homes can now look forward to the trusted protection and exceptional craftsmanship of Hardie® in their dream home. Hardie® siding and trim products are noncombustible*, won't appeal to pests, resists damage from water and are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. With a wide range of colors available across multiple collections and products, James Hardie provides limitless design options, catering to traditional, ultra-modern and everything in between.
"Our vision at James Hardie is to inspire how communities design, build, and grow today and tomorrow," said Sean Gadd, President of James Hardie North America. This vision is brought to life in every quality M/I Home. We are thrilled to bring the James Hardie curb appeal to beautifully crafted homes and neighborhoods nationwide and look forward to collaborating with M/I for many years to come."
The exclusive product agreement between James Hardie and M/I Homes is aimed at delivering high-quality, climate-resilient homes. By leveraging industry expertise and innovations, the collaboration promises new homes that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also built to last.
For more information about James Hardie Building Products Inc. and Hardie® products, visit www.JamesHardie.com.
*Hardie® siding complies with ASTM E136 as a noncombustible cladding. Fiber cement fire resistance does not extend to applied paints or coatings, which may be damaged or char when exposed to flames.