Boral

Boral Limited is a multinational company dealing in building and construction materials. Founded in Australia, it also has extensive operations in the USA and Asia. With some A$4.7 billion worth of sales, Boral has over 17,500 employees working across over 700 operating sites. Boral was demerged from the 'old' Boral Limited in February 2000. The 'old' Boral Limited, comprising energy assets, was renamed Origin Energy. The spin-off assets, comprising building and construction materials, became the 'new' Boral Limited. Boral and Origin Energy are now separately listed companies on the Australian Stock Exchange and are entirely independent of one another.