# James Hardie intends to close European fiber cement business

James Hardie announced its intention to close its European fiber cement business, subject to customary legal, regulatory and employee consultation requirements.

- Type: Closure
- Announced: 2026-08-20
- Status: announced
- Products: fiber cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [James Hardie Industries](https://endata.com/companies/24367.md)

## Sources

- [ir.jameshardie.com](https://ir.jameshardie.com/news/news-details/2026/James-Hardie-Announces-Strategic-Divestiture-of-European-Operations-Including-Sale-of-Fermacell-to-Holcim-for-840-Million/default.aspx), 2026-08-20: "The strategic divestiture of our European operations and the intended closure of the European fiber cement business will enable us to focus on our highest growth and return opportunities."

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