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1 Build something great Boral North america

Build something great Together we can influence the way the construction industry works Boral is at

Working as one global team, we are developing new products and better ways of getting them to our

We are playing a key part in creating a sustainable future for our industry.

Better products Boral products and systems for the building and construction industry are designed

our extensive product range provides many solutions, giving customers more flexibility to respond to

our products are warrantied,* environmentally certified where appropriate and backed by excellent

com for applicable warranties for each product unrivaled value We are committed to helping our

our focus on affordability is central to achieving this.

determined to cut waste and focus on efficiency.

2 Build something great Together we can influence the way the construction industry works Boral is at the forefront of North America s building and construction industry. Working as one global team, we are developing new products and better ways of getting them to our customers in every part of the world. We are playing a key part in creating a sustainable future for our industry. That s what we mean by building something great. Better products Boral products and systems for the building and construction industry are designed in collaboration with our customers, driven by their needs and priorities. our extensive product range provides many solutions, giving customers more flexibility to respond to new opportunities, the latest trends and changing regulations. our products are warrantied,* environmentally certified where appropriate and backed by excellent technical and support services. *see for applicable warranties for each product unrivaled value We are committed to helping our customers do more for less and compete effectively in a challenging environment. our focus on affordability is central to achieving this. at a time when the building and construction industry is facing higher costs in many areas, we are determined to cut waste and focus on efficiency. Boral solutions save time, reduce both capital cost and total cost of ownership, and minimize risks to our customers. A B C Boral Bricks The leader in sustainable brick manufacturing Boral Roofing The most sustainable roofing products on the market Boral Cultured Stone The highest quality, most recognized and most used stone veneer B d E Boral TruExterior Trim Revolutionary technology, exceptional workability and a leader in sustainability Boral Material Technologies Enhancing the industry through innovation E

investing for growth Boral s track record for investing on behalf of our customers goes beyond product

our research and development personnel work aggressively to develop the next generation of materials and

if customers have a problem that is holding them back or a specific technical challenge requiring a new

lifelong solutions today s building and construction industry is under increasing pressure to take

more sustainable built environment for the future as well.

and reuse, we are helping our customers and their clients respond to change, both regulatory and climatic.

We strive to be easy to do business with open, approachable and honest and we have invested in e-commerce and

3 investing for growth Boral s track record for investing on behalf of our customers goes beyond product development to include the way in which our solutions are marketed, packaged and delivered. our research and development personnel work aggressively to develop the next generation of materials and technologies that support growth in your industry. if customers have a problem that is holding them back or a specific technical challenge requiring a new solution, we welcome them to contact us. lifelong solutions today s building and construction industry is under increasing pressure to take responsibility for the ecological and social impacts of its operations and to take the lead in delivering a more sustainable built environment for the future as well. With lower carbon products, lifecycle assessment, community engagement and a genuine commitment to recycling and reuse, we are helping our customers and their clients respond to change, both regulatory and climatic. delighted customers Boral has a reputation for successful long-term relationships with some of the leading building and construction companies. We have a dedicated, customer-facing workforce, which operates on a daily basis to satisfy our customers. We strive to be easy to do business with open, approachable and honest and we have invested in e-commerce and credit systems that simplify ordering, invoicing and logistics. most importantly, our actions are based on listening to our customers, both those in our own backyard and around the world. together we can build something great. A Boral is an innovative, experienced leader in the construction materials industry worldwide with more than 14,800 employees working across over 700 operating sites in North America, Australia and Asia. C d 3

Better Products The right product for the purpose, with high performance built in Boral

Our customers design, build and maintain everything from the house next door to major

They rely on our products to set the benchmark for quality and value.

Known for its extensive brick offering, Boral now offers clay and concrete roof tiles,

With more than 2,000 combinations to choose from, there is a Boral building product or

Boral s website creates further unity across the businesses with its new product selector

TOTAl CONFidENCE Behind each product innovation is a quality testing program led by Boral

Focusing on performance, compliance and environmental impact, the testing facility

Further support is extended to customers with product warranties.

implementing smarter and more sustainable ways to use the earth s resources.

4 Better Products The right product for the purpose, with high performance built in Boral offers an extensive range of building and construction products and services. Our customers design, build and maintain everything from the house next door to major infrastructure projects. They rely on our products to set the benchmark for quality and value. MORE CHOiCE Boral has recently expanded its product offering in North america. Known for its extensive brick offering, Boral now offers clay and concrete roof tiles, cultured Stone manufactured stone veneer and Boral truexterior trim. With more than 2,000 combinations to choose from, there is a Boral building product or construction material for almost every building application. Boral s website creates further unity across the businesses with its new product selector tool, which enables visitors to easily choose product solutions from our wide range. TOTAl CONFidENCE Behind each product innovation is a quality testing program led by Boral s team of technical specialists. Focusing on performance, compliance and environmental impact, the testing facility ensures that Boral s international standards remain at the front of quality assurance. Further support is extended to customers with product warranties.* With a view to the future and to the long-term security of product supply, Boral is implementing smarter and more sustainable ways to use the earth s resources. GET CREATiVE Boral provides solutions for large-scale commercial developments, residential homes, major public works and landscape designs. our customers have embraced creativity in the use of our products, proving that the possibilities of today s building and construction projects are limitless. *see for applicable warranties for each product

Our customers have embraced creativity in

concrete roofing tiles that helps reduce

Smog Eating tile is the only concrete tile

5 Our customers have embraced creativity in the use of our products, proving that the possibilities of today s building and construction projects are limitless. BoralPure Smog Eating tile is the revolutionary product in sustainable concrete roofing tiles that helps reduce the formation of smog. the innovative Smog Eating tile can be installed on new residential and commercial buildings, as well as re-roofing projects. Smog Eating tile is the only concrete tile roofing solution in the united States that mitigates air pollution, enabling builders and consumers alike to protect the environment. 5

6 unrivalled Value Affordability at the heart of a sustainable business Boral products and services are designed to be affordable because we know cost competitiveness is fundamental to our customers and their clients. We are committed to eliminating waste, in order to keep costs down, and we strive to find the best-value solution for any specification. lean MANuFACTuRiNG Boral is committed to delivering customer value. Every day we strive to improve what we do including our approach to operations and manufacturing. the Boral Production System focuses on lean principles to drive out waste and create a culture of continuous improvement. it links all processes from raw materials to finish goods to provide consistent, flexible and reliable operations. EFFiCiENCY FiRST to manage resources and ensure timely completion of a project, the supply chain process is paramount. Boral is committed to delivering construction materials, whether packaged or in bulk, both in full and on time. trading electronically, via Boral esolutions, can also provide customers cost savings and efficiencies through reduction in data entry, printing, postage, paper handling costs and communication and administration errors. GlOBAl ECONOMiES With operations in North america, australia and asia, Boral has more than 14,800 employees working across over 700 operating sites. this shared base of resources, knowledge and purchasing power contributes to operating within best practices, adopting the latest innovations and significantly reducing costs. We are committed to eliminating waste, in order to keep costs down, and we strive to find the best-value solution for any specification.

manufacturing facility with a leed Gold certification.

7 Boral Bricks is the leader in innovative and sustainable manufacturing techniques in the clay brick industry.* Employing various renewable fuel strategies, including the use of landfill methane, Boral is a member of the climate registry and has a manufacturing facility with a leed Gold certification. Boral clay bricks also perform superbly in the wall providing up to an 8% reduction in heating and cooling cost, up to a 5% reduction in homeowners insurance rates, and a higher resale value.* *Brick industry association research from 2005 Forest Products Journal 7

8 investing for growth Expand through acquisition and innovation worldwide Innovation in products, services and manufacturing performance is one of Boral s top priorities. Extra resources will add dynamism to Boral research activities and drive product development to commercialize successful innovations faster. As a business, we strive to more effectively leverage our scale, distribution networks and geographic positions, in order to improve operations, sales and marketing performance across each division. RESEARCH & development From product improvements to groundbreaking new solutions, Boral has increased research funding to deliver new building materials that respond to changing customer needs and market trends. interaction with retailers, homebuilders, contractors and commercial builders helps to steer our new product development program. Production developments, including the use of fly ash and other by-products and recycled materials, allow Boral to create products that are recognized for their environmental credentials. importantly, we understand that the encouragement and support of innovation will also help to attract and retain the best people in the industry. THOuGHT leadership Boral s ability to leverage its recognized achievements in sustainability is helping to drive it forward as an industry leader. our membership in industry-based associations such as the National association of home Builders, american institute of architects, tile roofing institute, masonry Veneer manufacturers association and the Brick industry association helps us stay informed and in touch with trends in the marketplace, as well as changing regulations affecting the sector. OPEN MiNdS at Boral, we are constantly listening and learning from our worldwide networks, customers and employees. We have a strong track record for introducing new, enhanced solutions for building and construction applications. We re open to fresh ideas and innovations, and we engage with the industry at every level to make improvements. Boral s ability to leverage its recognized achievements in sustainability is helping to drive it forward as an industry leader.

Boral truexterior trim is the first and only exterior trim product to be Cradle to Cradle Certified CM (c2c).

9 Being one of the most sustainable trim products in the marketplace is not just a claim, it s fact. Boral truexterior trim has gained this distinction as a result of earning multiple third-party certifications regarding its sustainable attributes. Boral truexterior trim is the first and only exterior trim product to be Cradle to Cradle Certified CM (c2c). the product also has been verified by Scientific certification Systems (ScS) as having more than 70% recycled content, one of the highest among all exterior trim products. truexterior trim s certifications give you the opportunity to qualify for leadership in Energy and Environmental design (leed) points and the chance to specify an eco-friendly, high-performance product for multiple exterior applications. 9

10 lifelong Solutions Working for tomorrow, not just today Boral is a forward-thinking company. We are here for the long term, and we want the same for our customers. We strive to develop and promote lasting solutions and products that offer a sustainable future for our industry, our customers and the communities where we work. PRACTiCiNG GREEN as a leader in the building materials sector, Boral strives to provide product solutions for healthy and energyefficient built environments, while also lessening the impact on the fragile ecology. Boral is committed to working within sustainability principles to meet the needs of today s conscientious homebuyers. Boral is the first and only manufacturer in the world to receive the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified CM Gold designation for clay roofing products. our dedication was most recently showcased in the creation of Boral Bricks terre haute, indiana plant, which is america s largest brick-making facility and recipient of the u.s. Green Building council s leed Gold certification. RESPONSiBlE ANd REliABlE Establishing and maintaining strong relationships and considering the interests of our stakeholders is critical to Boral s business success. Boral undertakes regular communication initiatives, including consultations, site tours, public meetings and surveys and reports to keep shareholders, employees, customers and the community informed and engaged. Boral is committed to providing safe and healthy working environments, through its global health and Safety Policy for employees, contractors, visitors and the general public. as an international resources-based company, our shareholders, employees and the community expect responsible environmental practice by Boral s businesses. We are dedicated to pursuing and maintaining industry best practices in environmental performance, through our environmental management systems. lower CARBON CONSTRuCTiON Boral is finding new and innovative ways to deliver a more sustainable built environment for the future. driven by our innovation Excellence Program, Boral utilizes fly ash and other by-products as well as recycled materials to create products recognized for their environmental credentials. one example is Boral truexterior trim composed of more than 70% highly refined coal combustion products, a material with very low embodied energy. By using Boral truexterior trim, our customers reduce the carbon footprint of their building and reduce the amount of coal combustion products going into landfills.

Boral is finding new and innovative ways to deliver a more sustainable built environment for the future. Sustainability is at the heart of how we do business.

We incorporate a minimum of 54% pre-consumer waste stream material into all our cultured Stone veneer products.

11 Boral is finding new and innovative ways to deliver a more sustainable built environment for the future. Sustainability is at the heart of how we do business. this commitment to thinking and building green is also evident in our cultured Stone manufactured stone veneer. We incorporate a minimum of 54% pre-consumer waste stream material into all our cultured Stone veneer products. cultured Stone veneer has also demonstrated through third-party testing to meet the indoor air quality standards of the GrEENGuard Environmental institute. in addition, it has met the even more stringent GrEENGuard children & Schools Sm standard, which represents the most rigorous building product emissions criteria to date. 11

12 delighted customers Easy to do business with from day one We re proud of being approachable, with a culture of openness, trust and reliability that our customers appreciate. We want our customers to get the same great service worldwide, every time they contact Boral. CuSTOMER FOCuS Boral is working hard on behalf of its customers to help them grow their businesses. Boral links its partners with the latest in worldwide building innovations. Boral has improved its service to customers through its one Boral approach, which streamlines processes and provides easy access to a full array of product solutions. MARKET KNOW-HOW category experts at Boral work with customers to identify the right product, or combination of products, to achieve project objectives on time and on budget. With an eye on global building and design trends and local changes in regulations, Boral continues to develop product solutions as part of its commitment to innovation. SuPPORT SERViCES Boral has invested in a range of management and business tools for customers to source information, products and services more efficiently. a customized website with targeted content for different customers eases product selection for commercial, residential and infrastructure projects. We want our customers to get the same great service worldwide, every time they contact Boral.

Boral roofing is the only product we use on all of our homes with tile roofs, and we feel that it

13 at divosta we try to represent only high-quality products in our homes and, of course, the roof represents a very visual part of the home. Boral roofing is the only product we use on all of our homes with tile roofs, and we feel that it offers the quality and aesthetics that we aim to deliver. - Bob Johnson, Vice President of operations, divosta Building corporation, a Pulte homes company, Florida 13

14 Boral North america locations Mexico Trinidad Boral facilities are strategically located throughout North America to ensure every customer receives world-class products and services. HiGHliGHTS: HQ: Roswell, GA National Presence: 70+ locations Dedicated R&D facility 2012 Boral industries inc. distribution Building Products distribution CONSTRuCTiON MATERiAlS denver & oklahoma city FlY-ASH Source & terminals RESEARCH & development r&d lab ClAddiNG Brick manufacturing Stone manufacturing trim manufacturing ROOFiNG concrete tile clay tile 14

15 Build something great Boral industries 200 mansell court East Suite 310 roswell, Ga

16 Build something great with Boral Explore the product range online

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