Ceiling panel EPDs in Europe: the data guide
Planning an EPD for suspended ceilings or acoustic ceiling tiles in 2026? Here is the clearest snapshot of who is publishing, which program operators matter, and which PCRs competitors chose in Europe. Use it to benchmark your roadmap, avoid near‑term expiries, and pick a path that speeds specs without rework.
What the 2026 landscape looks like
Ceiling panels also show up as suspended ceilings, false ceilings, drop ceilings, mineral ceiling tiles, metal ceilings, and perforated gypsum boards. In Europe, the category is busy and consolidated. There are 211 current EPDs issued by 33 manufacturers across 8 program operators and 13 active PCRs. That is enough activity to shape specs, and enough complexity to trip teams that move without a plan.
Momentum check by release year
Issuance spiked in 2021 and 2022, then slowed as teams shifted to new rules and renewals. The five year run rate still shows a healthy pipeline.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 89 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 8 |
If your portfolio lacks a product specific EPD, you are giving projects a reason to choose a rival who has one. Most procurement teams must use conservative defaults when a product has no EPD, which can cost you the spec and weeks of sales time.
Manufacturer snapshot
Leaders publish at scale. Ecophon AB Saint‑Gobain has 62 current EPDs. Knauf Ceiling Solutions follows with 39. SOPREMA SAS sits at 15, while Placoplatre Saint‑Gobain counts 11. A solid mid‑pack includes Knauf at 9, ROCKWOOL FRANCE and DW Systembau at 8 each, and Zentia Limited at 4. Smaller players appear with one to six EPDs and often focus on niche acoustics, metals, or specialty gypsum lines.
Two takeaways. First, large portfolios are carving EPD coverage down to SKU level, which improves “spec stickiness.” Second, mid‑sized brands that add even a handful of targeted EPDs can punch above their weight in public tenders and design build.
Where declarations live: program operators
Program operator choice maps closely to the markets you sell into and the PCR you pick. Share of current EPDs by operator shows a clear center of gravity in France and Germany.
- INIES accounts for 150 EPDs across 16 manufacturers, which signals deep French market adoption of national additions to EN 15804.
- IBU hosts 26 EPDs across 6 manufacturers, a common path for mineral and acoustic panels in DACH.
- EPD International AB carries 17 across 9 manufacturers. EPD Hub shows 7 across 3. Kiwa lists 8 but concentrated with a single manufacturer. BRE Global, EPD Australasia, and Eurofins appear with single digit totals.
Diversity matters. An operator with many EPDs from many manufacturers indicates broad market trust. One with volume concentrated in a single brand can still be perfect for you, yet it is less of a “go where everyone is” signal.
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PCRs competitors actually used
Think of a PCR as the Monopoly rulebook. Ignore it and the game falls apart. In this category the rulebooks are not evenly used, which is useful when you want clean comparison in specs.
| PCR name | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability of construction works… National addition to NF EN 15804+A1 | 140 | Jul 25 2028 |
| Sustainability of construction works… National addition to NF EN 15804+A2 | 10 | May 10 2029 |
| Part B: Requirements on the EPD for Mineral panels | 12 | Aug 15 2028 |
| Sub‑PCR‑C Acoustical systems solutions (construction product) | 6 | Mar 29 2027 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (1.3.3) | 8 | Oct 11 2028 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804:A2) (1.2.5) | 1 | Dec 26 2028 |
| Part B: EPD requirements for gypsum boards | 3 | Nov 7 2030 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.0 (Feb 1 2022) | 3 | Apr 30 2028 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 (Dec 5 2023) | 1 | Apr 16 2030 |
| BRE PCR for Type III EPD to EN 15804+A2 | 1 | Sep 18 2029 |
| CEN standard EN 15804 | 1 | Feb 4 2026 |
| PCR 2012:01 Construction products and services (EN 15804:A1) | 2 | Apr 26 2026 |
| Unknown PCR | 22 | Feb 11 2030 |
What this says. The French national additions dominate counts, so if France is strategic, align to those texts for maximum comparability. Mineral panels Part B provides category specific clarity for many acoustic ceiling tiles. Gypsum board Part B appears for perforated or composite gypsum ceilings and shows the longest dated expiries in this set.
The renewal wave you can plan around
Expiry clustering is real and affects bid calendars. Here is the forward view.
- 2026 shows 68 expiries. Most sit on NF EN 15804+A1 national addition, with smaller pockets in acoustical systems and mineral panels.
- 2027 is heavier with 90 expiries, again led by NF EN 15804+A1.
- 2028 drops to 25. 2029 shows 20 expiries, many labeled unknown PCR in the registry. 2030 holds 8, including gypsum board Part B and EPD Hub v1.1 cases.
If your rival’s EPD expires during a key tender window, a freshly published declaration can be the quiet tie‑breaker that avoids substitution late in the spec.
The latest entry on record
The most recent publication we see is Pladur FON+ DECOR, issued Nov 7 2025 by Pladur Gypsum S.A.U. under EPD Hub using Part B: EPD requirements for gypsum boards. It carries validity to Nov 7 2030. Treat it as a signal that gypsum based acoustic ceilings remain active in Spain and Iberia, not just in France or DACH.
How teams got it done
132 of 211 EPDs involved an external EPD consultant or service provider, roughly 63 percent. That tracks with the reality of multi‑site data collection, meter reads, waste streams, and allocation rules that can bog down product and operations teams. An experienced partner keeps your plant focused on production while the paperwork moves on time.
If you prefer to outsource the heavy lifting, choose an EPD service provider like Parq. Look for a team that coordinates data collection across plants, builds the LCA transparently, and publishes with your chosen operator. Speed without shortcuts is the goal.
Picking your operator and PCR in 2026
Work backward from the spec and the buyers you target. If France is key, INIES plus the national addition is the shortest path to comparability. If you sell mineral fiber acoustic tiles across DACH and Nordics, IBU with Mineral panels Part B keeps you aligned with many peers. For gypsum ceilings, short list the gypsum board Part B and confirm foreground data availability at line level.
A quick rule of thumb. Publish where your top three competitors publish, unless an expiry trap is looming or a new PCR gives you a cleaner five year runway. When in doubt, ask for a PCR fit study that compares 2 to 3 options side by side, including expiry timing, operator review cadence, and any national additions in play.
Commercial ROI, stated plainly
A product specific, third party verified EPD removes penalties many project teams must apply when a product has no declaration. That can be the difference between being considered and being a fallback. The cost is often dwarfed by a single mid‑sized project win, especially when the EPD covers a family of SKUs. This is not about marketing fluff. It is math that shows up in bid velocity and win rate.
What to do next
- If you sell into France, check your renewal timing against the 2026 to 2027 cluster. If you slip, you risk sitting out a quarter of tenders.
- If you compete in acoustics, decide on Mineral panels Part B versus Acoustical systems Sub‑PCR‑C. Pick one, then move, since straddling PCRs can make comparisons messy in design phase.
- If you are new to EPDs, scope one hero product first. Add a family declaration next. Then expand to metals or gypsum variants that see the most specs.
Need the raw tables and guidance on fit
I am happy to share the full up‑to‑date background dataset that sits behind this article. Connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note with what you need, I will reply quickly: Toby Urff. If a quick call helps pick the most appropriate PCR based on your competitive set, I am glad to help at no cost.
Data note. Figures are built from the global public registry of EPDs that most architects and specifiers use. Because of loading delays, some EPDs issued in the second half of 2025 might not be included yet. If you spot a gap, ping me and we will verify together, sometimes entries are definately filed under adjacent categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many current EPDs exist for ceiling panels in Europe and how many manufacturers published them
211 current EPDs across 33 manufacturers. That volume is large enough to shape specs and show clear program operator and PCR patterns.
Which program operators host most ceiling panel EPDs in Europe
INIES hosts 150 EPDs across 16 manufacturers. IBU hosts 26 across 6. EPD International AB lists 17 across 9. Smaller shares appear at Kiwa, EPD Hub, BRE Global, EPD Australasia, and Eurofins.
Which PCRs are most used and when do they expire
The French national additions to EN 15804 dominate counts (A1 with 140 EPDs latest expiry Jul 25 2028, A2 with 10 latest expiry May 10 2029). Mineral panels Part B has 12 EPDs latest expiry Aug 15 2028. Gypsum boards Part B has 3 EPDs latest expiry Nov 7 2030.
When do most expiries hit for ceiling panel EPDs in Europe
Expiries cluster in 2026 with 68 EPDs and 2027 with 90. Volumes drop in 2028 to 25 and in 2029 to 20, then 8 in 2030.
How often do teams use an external EPD consultant or service provider
About 63 percent of current EPDs list an external partner. Many manufacturers use an EPD service provider to keep plants focused while the LCA and publication are handled end to end.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
