Ceiling Panel EPDs in the United States: data guide
Planning a ceiling tile or suspended ceiling launch in 2026 and wondering where you stand? This data-backed guide unpacks who is publishing Environmental Product Declarations for ceiling panels in the United States, which program operators they use, and which PCRs dominate. If you make acoustical ceilings, drop ceilings, or ceiling tiles, this is your map to the competitive terrain right now.
The five‑year snapshot for ceiling panels in the U.S.
Across the last five years, we see 29 currently valid EPDs for ceiling panels in the United States. Those came from 5 manufacturers, through 3 program operators, using 6 distinct PCRs. The latest issue date we observed was Dec 14, 2025, for Tate Forte LEC under EPD Hub using EN 15804+A2 (expiry Dec 14, 2030).
This matters because specifiers often shortlist products with product‑specific EPDs first. If your line lacks coverage, bids get harder and discounting creeps in.
Who is actually publishing
Two brands define the category in volume. Armstrong World Industries accounts for 14 EPDs and USG contributes 12. CertainTeed Saint‑Gobain, Cadman, and Tate each show 1. That distribution tells a simple story. Leaders defend breadth and refreshes while challengers publish selectively to cover hero SKUs.
If you are entering now, match the dominant PCRs your competitors use and plan renewal windows to avoid crowded months when many peers update at once.
Program operators used by U.S. ceiling panel makers
Program operator choice signals process familiarity and review cadence. Here is the U.S. mix by count and manufacturer diversity.
| Program operator | EPDs | Manufacturers using |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM International | 14 | 3 |
| UL | 13 | 3 |
| EPD Hub | 1 | 1 |
| No program operator listed | 1 | 1 |
Interpretation is straightforward. ASTM and UL split the market, and both show multi‑manufacturer adoption. That means either path is familiar to reviewers and specifiers. Smaller totals elsewhere suggest one‑offs or exploratory filings.
PCRs in play for ceiling panels
Think of PCRs as the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore them and the game falls apart. Ceiling panels in the U.S. rely on a small cluster of PCRs, with a clear tilt toward non‑metal panels.
| PCR name | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Non‑Metal Ceiling Panels | 17 | Oct 31, 2028 |
| Part B: Non‑Metal Ceiling and Interior Wall Panel EPD Requirements | 7 | Apr 1, 2030 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (1.3.3) | 1 | Dec 14, 2030 |
| Part B: Metal Ceiling and Interior Wall Panel System | 1 | Jul 15, 2029 |
| PCR for Building‑Related Products and Services Part A | 1 | Aug 2, 2029 |
| Part B: Joint compound | 1 | |
| Unknown PCR | 1 | Dec 11, 2028 |
Two takeaways jump out. The legacy “Non‑Metal Ceiling Panels” PCR still anchors many EPDs, yet newer filings are moving into the Part B: Non‑Metal Ceiling and Interior Wall Panel EPD Requirements family with expiries into 2030, which buys time and keeps comparability tight.
Want the latest EPD news?
Follow us on LinkedIn to get relevant updates for your industry.
Renewal risk and timing
Here is the forward view of expiries among currently valid EPDs. Use it to plan resources and avoid renewal traffic jams.
• 2026 has 10 expiries from Non‑Metal Ceiling Panels, all on Oct 1. That single‑day cliff suggests a prior bulk issuance vintage.
• 2027 has 3 expiries across Non‑Metal Ceiling Panels and Part B: Non‑Metal Ceiling and Interior Wall Panel EPD Requirements.
• 2028 shows 6 expiries spanning Non‑Metal Ceiling Panels, Part B: Non‑Metal Ceiling and Interior Wall Panel EPD Requirements, and one “Unknown PCR”.
• 2029 includes 3 expiries across Part A, Part B: Metal, and Part B: Non‑Metal families.
• 2030 brings 2 expiries, including one EN 15804+A2 declaration and one Part B: Non‑Metal with an Apr 1 date.
Publishers sitting on Oct 1, 2026 should pencil internal data pulls several months earlier. Teams that move early avoid capacity bottlenecks at verifiers.
Issuance trend since 2021
The ceiling panel category is steady, not explosive. Activity spiked in 2021, slowed in 2022, then returned to a healthy cadence through 2024.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Two likely drivers. First, many manufacturers refreshed portfolios in 2021 that now march toward synchronized renewal. Second, teams in 2024 prepared for A2‑aligned workflows, with a short 2025 tail as projects wrapped.
How often are EPD consultants involved
Out of 29 EPDs, 22 were produced with the help of an EPD service provider. That is roughly 76 percent. Ceiling systems cross plants, substrates, coatings, and packaging, so data wrangling is the hard part. Using an EPD service provider like Parq offloads internal teams and keeps schedules predictable.
The latest filing to note
The most recent declaration landed on Dec 14, 2025. Tate Inc. published the Forte LEC model via EPD Hub under PCR 2019:14 EN 15804+A2 (version 1.3.3) with an expiry on Dec 14, 2030. It shows that A2‑aligned options are fully live in the category and that single products can credibly publish outside the ASTM or UL paths when strategy calls for it.
Picking the right PCR for your next ceiling EPD
Use the competitive set as your North Star. If your closest substitutes publish under Part B: Non‑Metal Ceiling and Interior Wall Panel EPD Requirements, match that to stay comparable. If your portfolio leans metal systems, the dedicated Part B: Metal Ceiling and Interior Wall Panel System exists but saw limited recent use. Teams eyeing global comparability can consider EN 15804+A2, though U.S. spec workflows commonly lean on ASTM or UL program formats.
A practical move is to time publication so your first renewal lands well after the big Oct 1, 2026 cluster. That preserves reviewer bandwidth and marketing momentum.
Notable absences worth watching
We scanned major ceiling brands and did not find current product‑specific ceiling panel EPDs attributed to Hunter Douglas Architectural for the U.S. category view as of Jan 22, 2026. The same is true for Gordon Inc. They may be publishing under adjacent PCRs or outside the ceiling panel classification. If they enter, expect more activity around metal and specialty systems.
What to do next
If you lack an EPD on a top‑seller, start with one representative SKU and expand to families once data pipelines are humming. If you published in 2021 under Non‑Metal Ceiling Panels, block time now for updates before Oct 1, 2026. If you are switching PCR families, coordinate messaging so specifiers understand comparability.
If you want a fast sanity check on PCR fit, we can review your competitor set and timeline, then suggest a publication plan that keeps your sales team out ahead. This is definately work we enjoy because it unblocks specs quickly.
A quick note on sources and getting the raw data
This article relies on the global public registry that architects and specifiers commonly use. Registry loading can lag, so filings from the last half of 2025 may not appear in every public interface yet. If you want the full, up‑to‑date background dataset for this analysis or have questions, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. I am happy to share the workbook and hop on a short call to help you pick the best PCR for your upcoming EPDs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What portion of EPDs for ceiling panels in the U.S. involved an external consultant or service provider in the last five years?
About 76% of EPDs used an external EPD service provider (22 of 29).
Which manufacturers have the most currently valid EPDs for ceiling panels in the U.S.?
Armstrong World Industries leads with 14, followed by USG with 12. CertainTeed Saint‑Gobain, Cadman, and Tate each have 1.
Which program operators do U.S. ceiling panel manufacturers use most?
ASTM International and UL account for the vast majority by count, with smaller totals under EPD Hub and a small number without an operator listed.
Which PCRs should a new ceiling panel EPD consider first?
Match the category norm. Most recent and forward‑dated filings use Part B: Non‑Metal Ceiling and Interior Wall Panel EPD Requirements, with legacy volume under Non‑Metal Ceiling Panels. Metal systems have a dedicated Part B PCR but fewer recent filings.
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.
