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James Hardie Industries has exceeded its preliminary Q1 FY27 sales and EBITDA guidance, driven by robust demand in its Siding & Trim segment and improved Deck, Rail & Accessories performance.

Tamawood expects a 40% increase in FY26 profit before tax to $11.679 million, buoyed by improved cash reserves and operational resilience amid cost pressures.

James Hardie Industries releases its 2026 AGM materials, highlighting a $4.8 billion sales year boosted by AZEK acquisition, board renewals, and a revamped executive pay structure.

ClearVue Technologies has earned Grade A certification for its entire double glass solar glazing range under AS/NZS 2208:2023, confirming the products meet the highest safety standards without compromising solar performance.

Green360 Technologies has launched MKX Ultra Fine, a new metakaolin product designed to substitute silica fume in high-strength concrete, addressing critical supply constraints in supplementary cementitious materials.

Metro Performance Glass has significantly improved its financial footing in FY26, cutting net debt by more than half and boosting EBITDA before significant items to $18.2 million despite subdued markets in New Zealand and Australia.

James Hardie Industries saw a 25% sales increase in FY26 driven by the AZEK acquisition but reported a 75% net income decline amid acquisition costs and margin pressures. The company expects synergy gains and adjusted EBITDA growth in FY27.

Green360 Technologies has landed its first named commercial customer for Eco-Clay, signing a non-binding MOU with Holcim Australia to supply up to 4,800 tonnes over 12 months, marking a key step in commercialising its low-carbon cement replacement.

Green360 Technologies has successfully demonstrated its Eco-Clay product as a 50% Portland cement replacement in shotcrete applications, opening new avenues in underground and civil infrastructure markets.

Green360 Technologies has kicked off commercial production of its low-carbon Eco-Clay cement alternative through a capital-light tolling agreement with Calix, while securing federal grant funding and a $4.5 million placement to fuel growth.

Green360 Technologies has produced its first commercial batch of Eco-Clay under a tolling deal with Calix, advancing its low-carbon cement alternative towards market entry in Victoria by mid-2026.

Green360 Technologies has inked a binding toll treatment agreement with Calix Limited to commercially produce Eco-Clay, a low-carbon cement replacement, marking a key step toward scaling sustainable concrete solutions in Australia.