James Hardie Industries Plc. · NYSE:JHX
James Hardie Industries — Investor Day (July 2014)
9 slides from James Hardie Industries's investor day presentation, Jul 31, 2014
Slide 1: Research & Development
Investor Presentation Research & Development Steven Terzian Investor/Analyst Tour – Thursday 31 st July 2014 Exhibit 99.2
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This management presentation contains forward-looking statements. James Hardie may from time to time make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports filed with or furnished to the SEC, on Forms 20-F and 6-K, in its annual reports to shareholders, in offering circulars, invitation
Slide 3: Disclaimer (continued)
Disclaimer (continued): Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “target,” “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “forecast,” “guideline,” “aim,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “continue,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-lookin
Slide 4: Technology Organisation
Technology Organisation Three Research Centers – US and Australia Research: Core understanding of technologies and the science behind them Development: Focused organization around implementing new technology products Resources @ Rosehill Currently house 54 technologists Technical Discipline - Engine
Slide 5: Manufacturing Operations
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Slide 6: Technology Strategy
Technology Strategy Enable James Hardie’s Product Leadership Strategy Provide a continuous pipeline of innovative new products and technologies with sustainable advantages to achieve our category and market share goals Our role is to act as the technology pipeline for the organization
Slide 7: Rosehill R&D – Strategic Priorities
Rosehill R&D – Strategic Priorities
Slide 8: Focus on Product Development
Focus on Product Development Technical insights Monitor & understand technological capabilities Competitor analysis & industry shift Enabling capabilities within FRC Market and customer insight Market trends & direction Builder and developer requirements Untapped opportunities
Slide 9: Innovation Process
JH Innovation Process • Enable effective development and implementation of key initiatives • Ensure continuous pipeline of new concepts and ideas