CSR Cemintel

What CSR Cemintel does

CSR Cemintel, a subsidiary of CSR Limited (itself owned by Saint-Gobain of France), designs and manufactures fibre cement composite building products for the Australian construction market. Its portfolio spans external cladding (Prefinished Series including Surround®, Barestone®, and Territory™; paintable Streetstyle Series including weatherboards, Aspect®, Edge®, SimpleLine®, Mosaic® and ExpressPanel®), internal wall linings (Ceminseal® Wallboard with proprietary water-block technology), flooring underlays (Constructafloor®, Ceramic Tile Underlay, Compressed Sheet), ceilings, eaves linings, soffits (Soffitline®), and Rigid Air Barrier sheathing. Manufacturing and a NATA-accredited Technical Centre are co-located in Wetherill Park, NSW, supporting the DesignLINK technical advisory service for architects and specifiers; multiple lines carry CodeMark certification and bushfire attack level ratings (BAL 29, BAL 40).

Products are sold exclusively through an Australia-wide network of authorised building-material suppliers, with no direct online purchase and no public price list; pricing is quote-based. The go-to-market combines that channel-led distribution with enterprise-style field sales targeting architects, designers, and builders (via sales consultants, the 1300 CEMINTEL line, and DesignLINK), supported by BIM files, technical data sheets, installation guides, and sample fulfilment. Primary customer segments are homeowners/renovators, architects/designers/specifiers, builders/installers, and resellers/distributors, with commercial buildings, multi-residential apartments, education, healthcare, and hospitality as secondary use-case segments (evidenced by named case-study projects at Calvary Public Hospital, Brisbane Pub, Sydney Superyacht Marina, and multiple schools).

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of fibre cement products; the business carries a 25-year warranty on Ceminseal Wallboard and benefits from Saint-Gobain group R&D and sustainability resources while operating a domestic Australian manufacturing footprint. There is no public listing, no disclosed revenue, and no recorded funding, M&A, or leadership-change activity in the source materials.

Name

CSR Cemintel

Legal name

CSR Cemintel

Website

https://cemintel.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

CSR Cemintel, a CSR/Saint-Gobain subsidiary, designs and manufactures fibre cement cladding, internal linings, flooring underlays, eaves, soffits, and rigid air barriers for Australian residential and commercial construction, sold via an authorised supplier network with dedicated architect and builder technical support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fibre Cement Building Materials

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry Prefabricated Elements (Panels, Lintels, Sills) (IMADABAM)

Keywords

• Fibre cement cladding
• External wall cladding
• Building materials manufacturing
• Weatherboard cladding
• Commercial facade systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fibre Cement Building Products: CSR Cemintel generates revenue through the sale of fibre cement building products including external cladding, internal linings, flooring underlays, ceilings, and soffits. Products are sold through a network of authorised suppliers across Australia. Pricing is quote-based through suppliers rather than publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CSR Cemintel manufactures and supplies fibre cement building products for residential and commercial construction in Australia. Its portfolio spans external cladding (prefinished and paintable ranges), internal linings, flooring underlays, eaves, soffits, ceilings, and rigid air barriers. Products are distributed through an Australia-wide network of authorised building material suppliers.

Product overview

CSR Cemintel, part of the Saint-Gobain group, provides a complete range of lightweight fibre cement systems for residential and commercial applications. The product portfolio is organized into three main ranges: (1) Streetstyle - paintable cladding products requiring on-site painting including Weatherboards (Balmoral, Scarborough, Headland), Aspect Cladding, Edge Cladding, SimpleLine, Mosaic, Texture Base Sheet, Cladding Sheet, ExpressPanel, and Smooth Plank; (2) Prefinished Series - factory-finished cladding including Surround (colour palette), Barestone (concrete aesthetic), and Territory (timber, brick, concrete textures); and (3) Trade Essentials - functional building products including Ceminseal Wallboard (internal lining), Constructafloor and Ceramic Tile Underlay (flooring), Eaves Lining Sheet and Soffitline (eaves/soffits), and Rigid Air Barrier. Applications span external cladding, commercial facades, apartment facades, eaves, soffits, feature walls, internal lining, ceilings, and flooring underlays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prefinished Series: Factory finished fibre cement cladding series
• Streetstyle
• Trade Essentials
• Surround
• Barestone
• Territory
• Edge
• Weatherboards
• Aspect
• SimpleLine
• Mosaic
• ExpressPanel
• Smooth Plank
• Texture Base Sheet
• Cladding Sheet
• Ceminseal Wallboard
• Constructafloor
• Ceramic Tile Underlay
• Compressed Sheet
• Eaves Lining Sheet
• Soffitline
• Rigid Air Barrier

Products and services

• Barestone Prefinished fibre cement cladding panel with a raw concrete aesthetic. CodeMark Certified (CM20198), BAL 40 rated, Australian made. Designed for architects specifying modern facades that mimic natural concrete texture.
• Territory Premium prefinished cladding collection mimicking timber (Woodlands), concrete (Quarry), brick, and metal textures (Ridge). CodeMark Certified (CM30048). Targets designers seeking maintenance-free facades with multi-textural finishes.
• Surround Prefinished cladding combining bold colour palette with sophisticated design. CodeMark Certified (CM20199), BAL 29 rated. Uses air-cured panels that reduce CO2 emissions. Available in neutral tones and vibrant hues for residential and commercial facades.
• Edge Cladding Vertical joint paintable cladding available in Bond, Oxford, Ribbon, and Crown profiles with varying groove widths. Pre-primed and resistant to cracking, swelling and warping. Designed for architects specifying modern vertical facades.
• Weatherboards Range of pre-primed, gun-nailable weatherboards including Balmoral, Scarborough, and Headland profiles. Designed for Contemporary, Hamptons, and Modern Farmhouse architectural styles. Speeds construction for residential builders.
• Aspect Cladding Modern shiplap cladding suited to contemporary homes. Pre-primed to reduce on-site painting time. Sold through authorised building material suppliers.
• SimpleLine Smooth wall cladding panels with subtle ship-lap joints designed for minimalist or contemporary homes. Paintable finish with clean lines.
• Mosaic Modern paintable cladding solution for creating geometric feature walls on homes. Designed for designers specifying decorative accent walls.
• Ceminseal Wallboard Internal wall lining with high impact resistance for wet or dry areas. Incorporates Ceminseal water block technology to prevent water penetration. Available in square edged and recessed edge versions. Targets builders needing durable wet-area linings.
• ExpressPanel High-performance cladding solution for commercial and industrial buildings featuring express joint configurations. CodeMark Certified (CM20196). Designed for commercial facade projects.
• Smooth Plank Cost-effective 300mm wide weatherboard solution requiring priming and painting on site. Targets budget-conscious residential builders seeking classic affordable weatherboard aesthetics.
• Constructafloor Advanced lightweight fibre cement flooring for internal and external use with tongue and groove system. Gun-nailable for quicker installation. Designed for builders needing versatile subfloor and decking solutions.
• Ceramic Tile Underlay 6mm thick economical fibre cement underlay for ceramic tile installation. Standard 1800 x 1200mm size. Targets tilers and residential builders.
• Compressed Sheet Strong and versatile fibre cement sheet for flooring and other construction applications. Sold through authorised suppliers.
• Eaves Lining Sheet 4.5mm thick fibre cement eaves lining sheets for residential and medium density homes with overhanging pitched roofs. 2400mm long sheets in 450mm, 600mm and 750mm widths.
• Soffitline 3600 x 1200 x 6mm outdoor ceiling fibre cement sheet for commercial buildings. Recessed edges for flush joints. Incorporates Ceminseal water block technology for moisture resistance.
• Texture Base Sheet Render-look fibre cement sheet designed to create rendered walls without the thickness of traditional materials. Pre-primed for simpler rendering. For residential builders.
• Cladding Sheet Durable and versatile fibre cement sheets designed to achieve a Board and Batten look when paired with fibre cement trims. For residential applications.
• Rigid Air Barrier External wall layer for commercial buildings sitting behind facade cladding cavity. Produces effective weather-resistant facades and protects buildings during cladding installation. Incorporates Ceminseal water block technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products suitable for bushfire zones up to BAL-40 rating when constructed to AS3959 standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Saint-Gobain GroupcoreOthersCSR Cemintel is part of CSR and the Saint-Gobain group, a global leader in sustainable construction. This relationship provides access to international research and development, global best practices, and technical resources while maintaining local Australian manufacturing and support.
• Hebel (CSR Brand)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCemintel and Hebel (another CSR brand) products are promoted together for holistic building solutions. The companies offer a Junction Guide that streamlines mixed facade solutions, bringing leading CSR brands together under one roof for architects and builders.
• Style SourcebookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Style Sourcebook, a digital mood boarding platform, allows customers to explore and visualise ideal interior and exterior material pairings using Cemintel products in their design planning.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Etex Group (Siniat / Promat): Etex is a global building materials group with fibre cement and plasterboard operations in Australia and APAC. It competes with Cemintel in fibre cement panels and broader lightweight construction categories across commercial and residential projects.
• USG Boral: USG Boral (now Boral and USG joint activities) supplies plasterboard, ceiling systems, and lining products across Australia, overlapping with Cemintel's internal lining and ceiling offerings. It serves the same architect and builder customers with a broader category portfolio.
• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): CertainTeed is Saint-Gobain's North American building products subsidiary offering fibre cement siding, insulation, and ceilings. As a sibling entity within the Saint-Gobain group, it shares parent-level R&D and offers a comparable product portfolio to Cemintel's exterior cladding lines.
• Knauf: Knauf is a global building materials manufacturer producing plasterboard, insulation, and complementary cladding systems. It competes in internal linings, ceilings, and external sheathing categories where Cemintel sells its fibre cement sheets and Rigid Air Barrier.

Direct peers

• CSR Hebel: Hebel is Cemintel's sister brand within CSR, producing autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) panels for cladding and flooring. The two brands are co-marketed via a Junction Guide for mixed facades, indicating close product/category adjacency in the same parent portfolio.
• James Hardie Industries: James Hardie is the global leader in fibre cement building products and Cemintel's most direct competitor. Both companies manufacture fibre cement panels, planks, and cladding for residential and commercial construction in Australia, competing head-to-head for architect specifications, builder relationships, and distribution shelf space.
• BGC Plasterboard: BGC is an Australian fibre cement and plasterboard manufacturer competing with Cemintel across wall lining, cladding, and flooring underlay categories. The two companies overlap closely in product range, channel to building suppliers, and target customer segments across Australia.

Emerging players

• Valcan: Valcan supplies fibre cement cladding and rainscreen systems with Australian distribution, overlapping with Cemintel's prefinished and rainscreen categories. It represents a smaller but technically credible alternative competing for architect specifications.
• Weathertex: Weathertex is an Australian manufacturer of natural-fibre cladding and weatherboards, competing in the same exterior cladding category as Cemintel's Weatherboards, Balmoral, and Streetstyle ranges for residential and commercial facades.
• Nichiha: Nichiha is a Japanese manufacturer of fibre cement and architectural wall panels with growing presence in Australia and North America. It competes in the prefinished cladding segment where Cemintel sells Barestone, Surround, and Territory ranges.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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