James Hardie Australia has marked Australian Made Week with a renewed commitment to local manufacturing, highlighting its partnership with the Australian Made campaign and its ongoing investment in homegrown innovation and capability.
With over 450 employees across its manufacturing, operations, and R&D hubs in Rosehill, New South Wales, and Carole Park, Queensland, the company continues to place Australian manufacturing at the centre of its operations.
“Our vision is to inspire how communities design, build, and grow today and tomorrow,” said John Arneil, President of James Hardie Asia-Pacific.
“Our partnership with Australian Made is a symbol of our commitment to local manufacturing and product innovation. We’re proud to help create jobs, grow local capability, and build stronger communities—right here at home.”
According to the company, manufacturing locally allows it to deliver fibre cement products designed specifically for Australian climates and building standards.
James Hardie has received certification for its Hardie product range to carry the Australian Made logo, one of the country’s most trusted and widely recognised symbols of local authenticity and quality.
James Hardie also announced its recent partnership with SAW Constructions, a developer-builder focused on delivering high-quality townhouse projects.
The collaboration reflects a shared focus on quality, efficiency, and support for Australian-made products.
“James Hardie’s reputation for durable, high-performance products makes them a natural fit,” said Steve Vranesic, Co-founder and Director of Sales and Marketing at SAW Constructions.
“Working with Australian-made products ensures support for local industries and aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver thoughtfully built homes suited to Australian conditions.”
Both companies view the partnership as part of a broader shift in the construction sector, which is moving toward more scalable, modern building practices that leverage local expertise and advanced technologies.
According to Mr Vranesic, innovation is a key focus area: “As builders of the future, we are constantly looking for smarter and more efficient ways to deliver value, and partnering with those who are equally invested in pushing boundaries allows us to stay ahead of evolving expectations.”
This focus on Australian-made solutions comes amid a broader national trend. Citing Roy Morgan research, James Hardie noted that 73 per cent of Australians prefer to purchase locally made products to reduce reliance on imports and support domestic supply chains.
