EPDs for Aluminium Billets in Europe, the data-based guide
Planning an EPD for aluminium billets in 2026? Here is the full market picture for Europe in one place, written for busy manufacturing leaders. We translate the numbers into practical choices on program operators, PCRs, timelines, and how to avoid renewal pileups.
What counts as an aluminium billet EPD
Aluminium billets are the semi-finished logs that feed extrusion presses. You will also hear aluminum logs, extrusion billets, or alloy billets. EPDs for billets in construction applications usually follow EN 15804 based PCRs and often sit near profiles or building systems in registries, so category labels can blur at the edges.
The five-year snapshot by the numbers
Across Europe we see 24 currently valid EPDs for aluminium billets over the last five years, issued by 18 manufacturers and handled by 6 program operators. The most recent publication arrived on Feb 17 2024 from novALmec S.r.l. under EPD Italy for Aluminium billets: Alloy EN AW 6005, expiring Feb 17 2029. Ten distinct PCRs show up in this set, which is unusually diverse for a focused product.
Who publishes these EPDs
EPD International AB accounts for 16 of the 24 EPDs, spread across 13 manufacturers, which signals broad acceptance rather than a single portfolio flood. IBU hosts 3 EPDs across 2 manufacturers. EPD Australasia appears in Europe with 2 EPDs from one manufacturer, while EPD Hub, EPD Italy, and EPD Norway each host a single EPD. If you plan cross-market sales, pick an operator your specifiers already trust and that your team can navigate quickly.
Manufacturers at a glance
The field is fragmented. Sistem Alüminyum publishes 4 EPDs, the largest single share in this category. Schüco has 2, as do Fonderie Pandolfo and voestalpine Railway Systems JEZ. The rest are single-EPD appearances including names like Sapphire Balconies, PAM Saint-Gobain, and Dahl Sverige AB. For many, billets are upstream inputs to visible systems, so the EPD strategy often spans billets plus profiles.
Release tempo since 2021
2023 was the clear surge year, followed by a sharp slowdown while teams regrouped for renewals and portfolio alignment.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
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PCRs used, and what that signals
Most declarations lean on EN 15804 A2 based Part A or construction-product PCRs, with a few aluminium-specific Part B documents in the mix. Multiple minor versions of PCR 2019:14 appear, which is common during active revision cycles. Below is the PCR mix and the latest expiry visible per PCR.
| PCR | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (1.3.3) | 10 | Oct 30 2028 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804:A2) (1.2.5) | 5 | Sep 21 2028 |
| Part B: Requirements on the EPD for Products of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys | 2 | Oct 23 2028 |
| EPD Australasia NPCR 013 Part B for Steel and Aluminum Construction Products | 1 | Jan 1 2028 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR version 1.0 | 1 | Aug 23 2027 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804:A2) | 1 | Feb 19 2026 |
| PCR 2022:10 Industrial furnaces and ovens | 1 | Nov 6 2028 |
| PCR 2018:10 Boards, blocks, panels, sheets of plastics, or composite | 1 | Mar 29 2026 |
| Part B: EPD requirements for aluminum and aluminum alloy products | 1 | Feb 16 2027 |
| EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 Core rules | 1 | Feb 17 2029 |
Two takeaways. First, PCR 2019:14 dominates today, so matching it keeps comparability straightforward. Second, a subset runs on aluminium Part B documents that may better reflect billet realities like scrap loops and remelting assumptions.
The renewal risk window you should plan for
Upcoming expiries cluster heavily in 2028, when 13 of the 24 current EPDs end. Another 5 expire in 2026 and 5 in 2027, with a single expiry in 2029. Since EPDs are typically valid for five years, teams that published in 2023 are heading for synchronized renewals, which can strain data collection and verifier calendars if tackled at the last minute (EPD International, 2024).
Program operator choice, in practice
Operator choice affects templates, fees, and auditor availability. EPD International AB shows the broadest manufacturer diversity here, which reduces the chance you end up with a format specifiers have never seen. IBU is a solid Europe option when German market familiarity matters. Newer platforms like EPD Hub are present, but adoption is still lighter in billets.
How much consultant help is being used
Nineteen of the 24 billet EPDs were developed with an external EPD consultant or service provider, roughly 80 percent. That matches what we see across complex, multi-plant operations where collecting utility data, scrap streams, and transport legs eats time. If speed and completeness are paramount, an EPD service provider like Parq can run the data wrangling while your engineers keep production humming.
Practical path to your next billet EPD
Start by aligning the PCR with your competitive set. If your peers sit on PCR 2019:14 1.3.3, default there unless a clear aluminium Part B gives you better specificity. Pick a program operator your target specifiers already use. Lock a clean reference year for data, including recycled content and pre-consumer versus post-consumer scrap. Then schedule verification so your renewal does not land in the 2028 traffic jam. It is a small project plan, not a mystery novel.
Notable absences to watch
As of Jan 19 2026 we do not see current, public billet-specific EPDs in Europe for Constellium or ElvalHalcor in the mainstream registries used by specifiers. ALRO and RUSAL show no current billet EPDs in this region either. These companies may publish under adjacent categories like profiles or sheet, or in other regions, so check portfolio scope before drawing hard conclusions. If you compete with them, publishing first in billets can create a clear spec advantage.
One taxonomy quirk to keep in mind
A few entries in this dataset reflect neighboring categories such as industrial furnaces or plastics where billet production assets or system suppliers appear. That is normal when registries reorganize categories or when manufacturers file EPDs that sit near billet operations rather than the billets themselves. Treat category labels as signposts, then read the declared product carefully.
Data notes and a standing offer
This analysis reflects the global public EPD registries most architects and specifiers consult. Due to normal loading delays, some EPDs from the last half of 2025 may not yet be visible. If you want the full, up to date background dataset I used here, or want help picking the best fit PCR for an upcoming EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a quick note. I am happy to hop on a short call and share the data, review your options, and sketch a renewal plan seperately for your portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical validity period for construction EPDs in Europe and why does it matter for renewals
Most program operators set a five year validity window, which concentrates renewals on cohorts and can overload verifiers if many manufacturers published in the same year. Plan renewals several months before the expiry date to avoid a gap. (EPD International, 2024)
Which program operator hosts most billet EPDs in Europe right now
EPD International AB hosts two thirds of the currently valid set in this category and is used by many different manufacturers, which signals comfort among specifiers with the format.
Is an aluminium specific Part B PCR necessary for billets
Not required, but it can improve alignment with billet realities like scrap composition and remelting. Many competitors use PCR 2019:14 1.3.3, so match it unless a Part B yields a clearer fit.
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.
