Hager Companies: one EPD expires February 2027

What is expiring and when

Hager Companies has a single declaration set to expire in February: Distribution trunking system LFE (MasterFormat 27 05 39 Surface Raceways). The published validity window runs from 2022‑02‑10 to 2027‑02‑10 under the PEP ecopassport program. Scope covers distribution trunking used to route and protect wiring along building surfaces.

Is a replacement already available?

As of June 20, 2026, we did not find a newer EPD for the same LFE trunking line. Other Hager door‑hardware EPDs remain active and easy to find on the company’s Sustainability page, which aggregates PDFs across hinges, closers, locks, thresholds, and weatherstripping (see Hager’s Sustainability page). You can scan their public list here: https://www.hagerco.com/resources/particulars/sustainability.

Will specifiers lose EPD coverage for this product?

If the LFE trunking EPD is not renewed by 2027‑02‑10, the document will be expired. Program operators commonly set a five‑year validity period for EPDs, after which renewal is needed to keep them current (IBU, 2024) (IBU, 2024). The International EPD System describes the same five‑year norm in its current General Programme Instructions (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025). Expired EPDs can still be informative, but owners and design teams on EPD‑required projects usually expect a valid, product‑specific declaration.

For a quick primer on operators and how they differ, see our overview in EPD program operators, explained for manufacturers.

Likely substitutes if renewal slips

If a replacement is not posted before February, expect specifiers to reach for current declarations in the same category. Examples that are active today include:

• Legrand Connectrac 6 Foot Powertrac Raceway (valid through 2030‑02‑01).
• Legrand Salamandre trunking system, pre‑galvanized Standard and IP4X ranges (valid through 2030‑06‑01).
• ABB S.p.A. Busch‑Balance AP trunking adapter (valid through 2029‑09‑01).

These are not one‑to‑one drop‑ins for every design scenario. They are, however, raceway and trunking systems with current EPDs that meet common documentation needs while the Hager LFE line awaits renewal.

What this means commercially

When a required product lacks a current EPD, teams often switch to a comparable item that has one to avoid using conservative default factors or taking a documentation penalty in carbon accounting. That can push a brand out of contention at bid time. The lift to renew is usually small compared to the revenue at risk on a single mid‑size project, and the five‑year cycle gives a predictable cadence for planning (IBU, 2024).

Renewal playbook, fast and clean

A crisp renewal typically follows four moves. First, confirm the governing PCR and operator (for LFE trunking that has been PEP ecopassport in prior publications). Second, gather the latest 12‑month operational data for the production site and bill of materials. Third, rerun the LCA to the current ruleset and verification requirements. Fourth, publish promptly to keep the listing visible in buyer workflows and databases. A capable partner keeps data collection painless and project management tight so your team can stay focused on product and sales, not spreadsheets.

Where to track updates

Hager’s own EPDs are centralized here: https://www.hagerco.com/resources/particulars/sustainability. Hager Companies is also listed on the public registry at EPD Directory. For context on timelines and rules, our short explainer on EPD validity breaks down why the renewal clock matters.

Bottom line for specifiers and product managers

Only one Hager declaration is at risk in February 2027 and it sits in Division 27 cable management. There is no evidence of a replacement yet for the LFE trunking EPD, so competitive systems with current declarations could see short‑term lift. If renewal is in flight, communicating status clearly on the Sustainability page helps keep the spec door open. Dont let a small paperwork gap become a big pipeline gap.