The largest fiber cement home siding company in North America, James Hardie Building Products Inc., a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries PLC, has announced a national deal with D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the United States.
By this partnership, James Hardie will be D.R. Horton’s nationwide supplier for hard siding and trim through December 2026.
“Throughout our company’s history, we have aligned ourselves with like-minded partners who share our passion for creating well-designed homes for every stage of life,” D.R. Horton co-chief operating officer Paul Romanowski said. “We are thrilled to begin this three-year-plus exclusive siding agreement with James Hardie and look forward to continuing our mutual growth.”
“We are delighted to be the sole national provider of hard siding and trim for D.R. Horton’s home developments,” said Sean Gadd, president of James Hardie North America. “Through this renewed relationship, customers will now be able to personalize their home with James Hardie’s vast inventory of exterior products, combined with D.R. Horton’s best-in-class construction and design.” Our dedication to providing high-quality, long-lasting siding products and exterior design solutions complements D.R. Horton’s purpose of providing excellent homes to its valued customers.”
Since 2002, D.R. Horton, a 45-year-old company, has been the largest homebuilder in the United States, and it recently celebrated the completion of its one millionth home. In fiscal 2023, the business expects to close around 82,000 residences.
