Louis Gries

Part of James Hardie Industries Plc, James Hardie Building Products, Inc. is a world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. The company, based in Mission Viejo, CA, invented fiber cement siding products in the early 1980s as a durable, low-maintenance alternative to wood and vinyl. James Hardie products are known for their innovation and versatility, offering a variety of design possibilities and specific performance attributes relative to the climate where the product is being used. With a favorable reputation within the industry, James Hardie has been specified in some of the country's most prestigious projects. In addition to its contribution to the building industry, the company has also been nationally recognized for its philanthropy and is the winner of the 2020 Crystal Vision Award, presented by World Vision.