# Swisspearl acquires James Hardie cladding stock and Eastleigh facility

Swisspearl has announced the planned acquisition of James Hardie's remaining European inventory of Hardie Plank and Hardie VL Plank cladding products, including associated accessories and arrangements concerning the future operation of the Eastleigh distribution facility.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-10
- Where: Eastleigh, UK, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: fibre cement cladding, Hardie Plank, Hardie VL Plank
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Swisspearl](https://endata.com/companies/24252.md) (acquirer)
- [James Hardie](https://endata.com/companies/28514.md) (target)

## Sources

- [buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk](https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/news/suppliers/swisspearl-acquires-james-hardie-cladding-stock-eastleigh-facility), 2026-11-10: "This agreement represents a significant commitment to our customers and to the future of the UK fibre cement cladding market."

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