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James Hardie Building Products Inc. locks in a six-year agreement with David Weekley Homes

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James Hardie Building Products, North America's largest home siding company, has secured a six-year agreement with David Weekley Homes, one of the nation's largest privately held home builders. This partnership follows James Hardie's recognition as David Weekley Homes' National Preferred Partner for the 16th time in 18 years.

The agreement strengthens the collaboration between both companies in creating value and efficiencies for builders and homeowners. James Hardie, known for its Hardie® fiber cement siding and trim products, offers durable, affordable, and climate-resilient building solutions. Their products are noncombustible and provide protection against severe weather conditions.

David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, operates in 19 markets across the United States and has completed more than 125,000 homes since inception.

James Hardie Building Products, la più grande azienda di rivestimenti per abitazioni del Nord America, ha stipulato un accordo di sei anni con David Weekley Homes, uno dei più grandi costruttori di case private del paese. Questa collaborazione segue il riconoscimento di James Hardie come Partner Nazionale Preferito di David Weekley Homes per la 16ª volta in 18 anni.

L'accordo rafforza la collaborazione tra le due aziende nella creazione di valore ed efficienze per costruttori e proprietari di case. James Hardie, nota per i suoi prodotti di rivestimento e finitura in cemento fibroso Hardie®, offre soluzioni edilizie durevoli, accessibili e resilienti ai cambiamenti climatici. I loro prodotti sono non combustibili e offrono protezione contro condizioni meteorologiche estreme.

David Weekley Homes, fondata nel 1976, opera in 19 mercati negli Stati Uniti e ha completato oltre 125.000 case dalla sua fondazione.

James Hardie Building Products, la mayor empresa de revestimientos para viviendas de América del Norte, ha asegurado un acuerdo de seis años con David Weekley Homes, uno de los constructores de viviendas privadas más grandes del país. Esta asociación sigue al reconocimiento de James Hardie como Socio Nacional Preferido de David Weekley Homes por 16ª vez en 18 años.

El acuerdo fortalece la colaboración entre ambas empresas en la creación de valor y eficiencias para constructores y propietarios de viviendas. James Hardie, conocida por sus productos de revestimiento y molduras de cemento fibroso Hardie®, ofrece soluciones de construcción duraderas, asequibles y resistentes al clima. Sus productos son no combustibles y brindan protección contra condiciones climáticas severas.

David Weekley Homes, fundada en 1976, opera en 19 mercados en los Estados Unidos y ha completado más de 125,000 casas desde su creación.

제임스 하디 빌딩 제품은 북미 최대의 주택 외장재 회사로, 데이비드 위클리 홈즈와 6년 계약을 체결했습니다. 데이비드 위클리 홈즈는 미국에서 가장 큰 민간 주택 건설업체 중 하나입니다. 이번 파트너십은 제임스 하디가 18년 중 16번째로 데이비드 위클리 홈즈의 국가 우선 파트너로 인정받은 데 따른 것입니다.

이번 계약은 두 회사 간의 협력을 강화하여 건설업자와 주택 소유자에게 가치를 창출하고 효율성을 높이는 데 기여합니다. 제임스 하디는 Hardie® 섬유 시멘트 외장재 및 마감재 제품으로 잘 알려져 있으며, 내구성 있고 저렴하며 기후 변화에 강한 건축 솔루션을 제공합니다. 그들의 제품은 비연소성이며 극한의 기상 조건으로부터 보호합니다.

1976년에 설립된 데이비드 위클리 홈즈는 미국 19개 시장에서 운영되며, 창립 이후 125,000채 이상의 주택을 완공했습니다.

James Hardie Building Products, la plus grande entreprise de revêtements de maisons en Amérique du Nord, a conclu un accord de six ans avec David Weekley Homes, l'un des plus grands constructeurs de maisons privés du pays. Ce partenariat fait suite à la reconnaissance de James Hardie comme Partenaire National Préféré de David Weekley Homes pour la 16e fois en 18 ans.

Le contrat renforce la collaboration entre les deux entreprises pour créer de la valeur et des efficacités pour les constructeurs et les propriétaires. James Hardie, connue pour ses produits de revêtement et de finition en ciment fibré Hardie®, offre des solutions de construction durables, abordables et résilientes face au climat. Leurs produits sont non combustibles et protègent contre des conditions climatiques extrêmes.

David Weekley Homes, fondée en 1976, opère dans 19 marchés aux États-Unis et a achevé plus de 125 000 maisons depuis sa création.

James Hardie Building Products, das größte Unternehmen für Hausverkleidungen in Nordamerika, hat einen sechsjährigen Vertrag mit David Weekley Homes, einem der größten privat geführten Hausbauer des Landes, abgeschlossen. Diese Partnerschaft folgt auf die 16. Anerkennung von James Hardie als bevorzugter nationaler Partner von David Weekley Homes in 18 Jahren.

Der Vertrag stärkt die Zusammenarbeit zwischen beiden Unternehmen, um Werte und Effizienzen für Bauherren und Hausbesitzer zu schaffen. James Hardie, bekannt für seine Hardie® Faserzementverkleidungen und -verkleidungen, bietet langlebige, erschwingliche und klimaresistente Bau-Lösungen. Ihre Produkte sind nicht brennbar und bieten Schutz vor extremen Wetterbedingungen.

David Weekley Homes, gegründet 1976, ist in 19 Märkten in den Vereinigten Staaten tätig und hat seit seiner Gründung mehr als 125.000 Häuser fertiggestellt.

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This six-year agreement between James Hardie and David Weekley Homes represents a strategic coup that extends beyond mere supply chain security. The deal provides James Hardie with guaranteed demand visibility through 2031, enabling optimized production planning and potentially improved capacity utilization rates across their North American operations.

The partnership's significance lies in its timing and structure. With the construction industry facing persistent supply chain volatility, long-term agreements of this nature create substantial competitive advantages. For James Hardie, this translates to more predictable revenue streams and enhanced operational efficiency through better inventory management and production scheduling.

David Weekley Homes' status as one of the largest private homebuilders, operating across 19 markets, provides James Hardie with broad geographic exposure and stable demand across diverse regional markets. This geographic diversification helps mitigate local market risks and seasonal fluctuations in construction activity.

The agreement's six-year duration suggests favorable pricing terms for both parties, likely including volume commitments and price adjustment mechanisms that protect margins against inflation. This type of long-term partnership typically enables suppliers to optimize their production capacity and invest in efficiency improvements with greater confidence.

From a competitive standpoint, this agreement effectively locks out competitors from a significant portion of the market, potentially forcing them to compete more aggressively for remaining business. This could lead to increased pricing pressure in other market segments, particularly among smaller homebuilders.

The largest home siding company in North America announces a six-year relationship with one of the nation's largest privately held home builders, David Weekley Homes.

 

CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, proudly announces a six-year agreement with one of the nation's largest privately held home builders, David Weekley Homes. Last year James Hardie was honored for the 16th time in 18 years as the National Preferred Partner of David Weekley Homes, and this six-year commitment is a natural next step for the two companies as they continue to work together to create value and efficiencies for builders and homeowners.

James Hardie, known for its signature Hardie® fiber cement siding and trim products designed to stand the test of time, has consistently set the industry standard for producing durable, affordable, and climate-resilient building solutions.

"This six-year agreement is truly an honor and the result of the shared goals between James Hardie and David Weekley Homes," said Sean Gadd, President of James Hardie North America. "As many know we have been honored by David Weekley Homes in the past as their National Preferred Partner and are excited to continue this relationship together for many years to come."

As an industry leader, James Hardie paves the way in creating superior and enduring home exterior products, empowering builders to offer long lasting homes to their customers. Hardie® products are world-renowned for the added benefit of trusted protection. Hardie® fiber cement products are noncombustible* and help provide protection against the elements, including severe weather.

"Our team at David Weekley Homes is extremely excited to continue building on the great foundation that we already have created with James Hardie with today's announcement," said John Schiegg, VP of Supply Chain Services for David Weekley Homes. "By this agreement we are not only committing to a relationship with James Hardie, but we are committing to the customers we serve by creating the best home building experience possible."

For more information on Hardie® products, visit www.jameshardie.com.

*Hardie® siding complies with ASTM E136 as a noncombustible cladding. Noncombustible siding, when combined with other fire mitigation measures, can help harden a home against external fire.

James Hardie Building Products Inc.
James Hardie is the 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 noncombustible 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/all-about-james-hardie/media-resources. For investor information, please visit ir.jameshardie.com.au.

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Investor Contact:
Joe Ahlersmeyer, CFA
Vice President, Investor Relations
investors@jameshardie.com

About David Weekley Homes
David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, operates in 19 markets across the United States and is headquartered in Houston. David Weekley Homes was the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes "America's Best Builder," "National Housing Quality Award" and "National Builder of the Year." Weekley Homes has been recognized 18 times by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Since inception, David Weekley Homes has closed more than 125,000 homes. For more information about David Weekley Homes, visit the company's website at www.davidweekleyhomes.com.

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FAQ

What is the duration of James Hardie's new agreement with David Weekley Homes?

James Hardie has secured a six-year agreement with David Weekley Homes, starting from February 2025.

How many times has James Hardie been named National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes?

James Hardie has been named National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes 16 times in 18 years.

What are the key features of Hardie® fiber cement products?

Hardie® fiber cement products are noncombustible, weather-resistant, durable, affordable, and provide protection against severe weather conditions.

How many markets does David Weekley Homes operate in?

David Weekley Homes operates in 19 markets across the United States.

What is James Hardie's market position in North America?

James Hardie is the North American leader in fiber cement exterior design solutions and the #1 producer of high-performance fiber cement building solutions in the United States.

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