EPDs for Aluminum Extrusions in the United States
If you make aluminum extrusions or aluminum profiles for building products, this 2026 guide puts the whole EPD landscape in one place. See who is publishing, which program operators and PCRs are actually used in the U.S., and where renewals will bite this year so you can plan before it hurts.
Why this category matters in 2026
Aluminum extrusion is the backbone of curtain walls, windows, storefronts, and sunshades. When a spec asks for a product specific EPD, having one keeps you in the running instead of forcing a conservative default that can knock you out on carbon and compliance. The market is quiet but moving, and timing your declaration in 2026 will matter.
The five year snapshot in one view
Over the last five years in the United States category for Aluminum Extrusions we see 14 currently valid EPDs from 5 manufacturers, published through 4 program operators and using 8 distinct PCRs. The latest issue in the set landed on Apr 22, 2025 for Commercial Aluminium Extrusion by Wight and Company with EPD International AB, using EPD International PCR for Construction Products 2019:14 v1.3.4, expiring Apr 21, 2030.
EPDs issued per year
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
That 2021 spike set up a renewal wave in 2026. Teams that renew early will keep projects smooth while others scramble.
Who is publishing EPDs right now
The field is concentrated. Hydro Aluminum leads with 8 EPDs. Kawneer and Mull It Over Products each have 2. Saint Gobain North America and Wight and Company each have 1. For buyers and specifiers this means most declared data points still trace back to a small pool of product lines. For competitors it is a chance to stand out with a fresh declaration that matches how people actually buy extruded shapes.
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Program operators used in this category
EPD International AB hosts the largest share with 7 EPDs from 2 manufacturers. UL has 3 across 2 manufacturers. EPD Norway shows 2 from 1 manufacturer. SCS Global Services has 2 from 1 manufacturer. Translation for a manufacturer choosing where to publish. Multiple operators are accepted by specifiers and show up at bid time. EPD International AB is clearly familiar to the competitors you meet most often, while UL remains a common U.S. pathway. If you want a smooth review by U.S. based teams, pick an operator your channel already knows.
A quick note on diversity. High counts from a single manufacturer can overstate market adoption. In this set, the leader contributes a big chunk of the total, so operator tallies do not always imply broad cross manufacturer traction.
PCRs seen and how they shape your plan
Eight different PCRs for only 14 EPDs means fragmentation. The most common is PCR 2012:01 Construction products and construction services under EN 15804 A1 with 6 EPDs that all expire on Oct 6, 2026. Two EPDs use Part B Requirements on the EPD for Products of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys that expire on Oct 1, 2026. One EPD uses NPCR 013 Part B for Steel and Aluminum Construction Products expiring Sep 19, 2028. One uses Aluminium Building Products expiring Feb 13, 2029. One uses EPD International PCR for Construction Products 2019:14 v1.3.4 under EN 15804 A2 expiring Apr 21, 2030. There are also two niche Part B records for metal ceiling and interior wall panel systems expiring in 2028, and one older record with unknown PCR expiring Oct 1, 2026.
What it means in practice. If your competitors use A1 era rules, you can either match for apples to apples comparability or move to A2 for longer runway and better alignment with current European practice. A good EPD partner will map both options against your go to market and advise which path safeguards bids and renewals.
The renewal cliff in 2026
Nine EPDs in this set expire in 2026, all clustered in early October. Nothing expires in 2027. Three expire in 2028. One expires in 2029. One expires in 2030.
Plan backward from your needed publish date. Data collection and verification take time, and plant teams juggle other priorities. If your current declaration ends near Oct 1 or Oct 6, 2026, start the update now so you do not hit a gap that complicates late summer bids. EPDs typically carry a five year validity window, so timing your next issue sets your next renewal season too.
Consultants and service providers are doing the heavy lifting
Every one of the 14 EPDs in this set credits an external EPD consultant or service provider. That is one hundred percent. For a category this technical, it tracks. The work is less about software and more about collecting clean plant data without draining your best people. An EPD service provider like Parq leads with white glove data collection inside your organization, then drives a clean pass through verification so your team can keep the lines running and still recieve a dependable declaration on time.
Notably absent manufacturers as of Jan 17, 2026
We looked for large U.S. extrusion players commonly seen in specs and distribution and did not find current U.S. aluminum extrusion EPDs in the public registry for Bonnell Aluminum or Service Center Metals. We also did not see product specific extrusion EPDs for 80 20. Some brands in the same corporate families have EPDs in adjacent categories like complete window or curtain wall systems rather than extrusions. If you are from these firms and have a new EPD, the lag in public registry updates may be the reason it is not visible yet.
Choosing your PCR and operator the simple way
Think of the PCR as the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. The practical play is to benchmark the rulebook your nearest competitors use, check expiry dates, and pick the combination of PCR and program operator that your specifiers already accept. If your team sells mainly to U.S. public projects, select a familiar operator with a strong domestic footprint. If you sell into global projects, consider A2 aligned PCRs that position you for European expectations without sacrificing local fit.
What to do next
Set two workstreams. One checks your renewal timeline and engages a service provider. The other scopes a second declaration for your highest volume line or a finish treatment that wins you more specs. That one two approach builds resilience into your bid calendar and creates a clear story for sales.
If you want the full data cut behind this article or a quick read on the best fit PCR for your products, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to share the up to date dataset and hop on a quick call to pressure test your plan, free of charge.
Note on data and timing. This synthesis is based on the global public registry of EPDs most specifiers use. Recent loading delays mean some EPDs published in the second half of 2025 may not yet appear. We ground counts and expiries on the records visible as of Jan 17, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many current EPDs exist for aluminum extrusions in the U.S. and how concentrated are they by manufacturer?
There are 14 current EPDs across the last five years from 5 manufacturers. One manufacturer accounts for 8 of those, so concentration is high.
Which program operators are most common for aluminum extrusion EPDs in the U.S.?
EPD International AB leads with 7 EPDs from 2 manufacturers. UL has 3 across 2 manufacturers. EPD Norway and SCS Global Services each host 2, each from 1 manufacturer.
Which PCRs are most commonly used and when do they expire?
The A1 era PCR 2012:01 Construction products and construction services appears most with 6 EPDs that all expire Oct 6, 2026. Part B Requirements on the EPD for Products of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys has 2 EPDs expiring Oct 1, 2026. Newer A2 aligned EPD International PCR 2019:14 v1.3.4 appears once and runs to Apr 21, 2030. Others include NPCR 013 Part B, Aluminium Building Products, and two Part B records for metal ceiling and interior wall panels.
When is the next big renewal window for this category?
October 2026. Nine EPDs reach end of validity around Oct 1 and Oct 6, 2026. The next cluster is in 2028.
Do aluminum extrusion EPDs in this set rely on external consultants?
Yes. All 14 credit an external EPD consultant or service provider. This aligns with how time consuming plant data collection can be.
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.
