EPDs for Cold Formed Light Gauge Framing in Europe

What this guide covers

Cold formed steel framing goes by a few names in specs: light gauge steel framing, thin‑walled profiles, and cold‑rolled sections. We track the published, product‑specific EPDs in Europe for these systems and profiles, focusing on what matters to a manufacturer planning their next declaration.

The 5‑year picture at a glance

There are 10 current EPDs in Europe across this category, issued by 7 manufacturers and published through 4 program operators using 5 distinct PCRs. The most recent issue we see is Lindab Construline Galvanized – recycled 75 on Nov 14, 2025 under EPD Hub, expiring Nov 13, 2030.

EPDs issued per year

Year	EPDs
2021	1
2022	0
2023	1
2024	1
2025	7

2025 was the breakout year, likely reflecting teams aligning to EN 15804+A2 comparability and tighter owner requirements in major markets. If you paused earlier, the field did not.

Who is publishing today

Seven brands are active: Aulis Lundell Oy, Etex Building Performance Limited, Libra Systems UK Ltd, Lindab AB, Lindab Sweden, Placoplatre Saint‑Gobain, and Steel Formed Sections. Etex leads on count with three current declarations, while Lindab entities combine for three as well. This is a competitive but still small set, which means a new EPD can still cut through the noise.

Program operators competitors choose

EPD Hub hosts 7 of the 10 current EPDs across 4 different manufacturers. EPD International AB, EPD Ireland, and INIES each host one. That split suggests EPD Hub is a common path for cross‑border publishing, while national programs still appear when a manufacturer is targeting a specific market or distribution channel.

Diversity matters. A high share at a single operator can speed peer benchmarking for reviewers and buyers who live in that database every day. It can also simplify portfolio maintenance when renewals hit the calendar.

PCRs in play and what their expiries signal

Competitors used five PCR references during the last five years. Thin‑walled profiles Part B rules dominate alongside EN 15804‑aligned core PCRs.

PCR name	EPDs	Latest expiry
Part B: Requirements on the EPD for Thin walled profiles and profiled panels of metal	4	Dec 31, 2029
EPD Hub Core PCR version 1.1, 5 Dec 2023	3	Nov 13, 2030
Construction products, 2019:14	1	Mar 4, 2030
PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (1.3.3)	1	Mar 28, 2028
EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 Core rules	1	Jul 6, 2026

Two simple reads. First, EN 15804+A2 alignment is the norm, so design comparisons will expect A‑modules and biogenic accounting per A2. Second, the long tail of expiries in late 2029 to 2030 creates breathing room for anyone starting in 2026, provided you pick a rule set with runway.

Renewal watch list for commercial planning

Renewals create risk if a key EPD goes dark during a bid. Based on current expiries, four declarations are due in 2026, none in 2027, one in 2028, one in 2029, then four in 2030. The early pinch points are Jul 6, 2026 for an A2 core‑rules EPD and Dec 7, 2026 for thin‑walled profiles under a Part B. Most European Type III EPDs carry a 5‑year validity, so backward planning from those dates is prudent (ISO 14025, 2024).

The newest signal on the board

The freshest EPD is Lindab Construline Galvanized – recycled 75, issued Nov 14, 2025 via EPD Hub under the Hub Core PCR v1.1. It is valid until Nov 13, 2030. New entrants often pick a recently updated PCR for maximum shelf life, and this example follows that playbook.

The role of EPD consultants and service providers

Half of current declarations were produced with the help of an EPD consultant or service provider. If your team is stretched, that is normal in this category. An experienced partner like Parq can shorten the data‑wrangling phase so engineering can stay focused on production changes that actually move A1‑A3 results.

Choosing a program operator in 2026

Pick where your buyers look first. If you sell across multiple EU markets, a widely used operator with EN 15804+A2 experience will streamline verification and future updates. If you sell mostly in France, publishing through INIES may support local procurement and database lookups by specifiers. For UK‑centric traffic, publishing where peers publish helps, since many buyers compare like‑for‑like records from the same portal.

Two sanity checks help avoid rework. Confirm the operator supports the exact Part B or product‑specific PCR you plan to use, and confirm whether plant‑level electricity and scrap content evidence meet the operator’s verification checklist.

Picking the right PCR without second‑guessing it later

A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly, ignore it and the game falls apart. The practical path is simple. Start with the PCR most used by recent competitors in thin‑walled profiles, then stress‑test expiry runway and module coverage. Where multiple rules could apply, weigh which one your largest customers recognize and which operator can turn a review quickly.

If you are launching a new line or a regional variant, a prospective EPD can bridge the first year while you build a full dataset. That keeps you in specs where a missing EPD would force a penalty factor or a generic value that makes pricing less competitive.

How to move fast without cutting corners

Speed comes from clean data and a tight plan. Lock a reference year, freeze the product BOMs you will declare, pre‑collect energy, yield, scrap, and transport evidence for each plant, then schedule a quick verification window. That is how teams avoid the last‑mile scramble.

A quick but important note on ROI. In projects that require product‑specific EPDs, showing up with a verified declaration means you do not get sidelined by default values or penalty adders. The cost of one EPD is often offset by a single mid‑sized win, but every portfolio is different, so treat that as a directional cue, not a promise.

Final notes, data caveats, and a direct line

This guide uses data from the global public registry that most architects and specifiers rely on. Due to loading delays, some EPDs issued in the last half of 2025 may not be reflected yet. If you want the full, up‑to‑date backend dataset or have questions about the best‑fit PCR for your next EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to share the numbers, pressure‑test options, or hop on a quick call for free to narrow choices. It’s definately easier when you see what peers actually used.