EPDs for Door Hardware in the United States
Here is the 2026, data-backed state of Environmental Product Declarations for door hardware in the United States. If you make builders hardware or architectural door hardware like locks, hinges, closers, strikes, or operators, this guide stacks the numbers, the rulebooks, and the renewal timing so you can plan your next EPD with confidence.
What counts as door hardware in EPD terms
Door hardware in EPDs typically covers builders hardware and architectural hardware such as locks, latches, exit devices, hinges, closers, strikes, pulls, and related accessories. Many U.S. declarations reference product category rules for builders hardware, while some European publications follow EN 17610 for building hardware. If you sell into commercial projects, these are the product families specifiers look for by name.
The 2021 to 2025 snapshot at a glance
Across the last five years there are 58 valid door hardware EPDs in the United States. These came from 9 manufacturers and 4 program operators, using 3 distinct PCRs. The latest addition landed on Jul 23, 2025 for Hager Full Mortise Commercial Hinges Steel BB1279 4.5 x 4.5 US26D with an expiry on Jul 23, 2030, published with EPD International AB under the Part B: Builders Hardware PCR.
Who is publishing
Manufacturers by recent EPD count show a concentrated field. ASSA ABLOY leads with 27 EPDs, followed by Allegion with 11. National Ready Mix appears with 8, SARGENT has 5, DR Johnson Wood Innovations and Rockwood each have 2, and single EPDs appear from Hager Companies, Norton Door Controls, and Schlage. Brand architecture matters, since several of these sit under the big groups buyers already know.
Which program operators are used
Program operator choice signals how and where your EPD will be discovered by specifiers. UL hosts 44 EPDs across 7 manufacturers, which makes it the dominant home for U.S. door hardware right now. EPD International AB carries 11 EPDs across 2 manufacturers, Sustainable Minds hosts 1, IBU hosts 1, and 1 record shows no operator listed. That spread shows real diversity, not a single operator tied to one OEM only.
The rulebooks teams are following
Three PCRs show up in the data. Part B: Builders Hardware carries 46 EPDs and is the workhorse for U.S. hardware. PCR 2019:14 c‑PCR‑020 Building hardware based on EN 17610 accounts for 11 EPDs and often reflects Europe‑authored content that U.S. teams still use in practice. One EPD references Interior Architectural Wood Door Leaves, which is an edge case for hardware planning.
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Release cadence by year
Below is the count of hardware EPDs issued per year in the period. 2022 was the high point, followed by a steady restart in 2025.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 11 |
There are less EPDs in 2023 and 2024, which tracks with teams regrouping on PCR choices and portfolios. 2025 shows momentum returning as operators updated guidance and manufacturers refreshed ranges.
Renewal calendar to watch from 2026 onward
A wave of renewals is coming. In 2026, 13 EPDs expire, all under Builders Hardware and Wood Door Leaves. In 2027, 23 more reach their date, again largely Builders Hardware. Smaller groups follow in 2028 with 5, and in 2029 with 6 split between EN 17610 hardware and Builders Hardware. In 2030, 11 more reach expiry, most from the EN 17610 set and one from Builders Hardware. If your catalog overlaps those PCRs, slot renewal work early so sales does not face last‑minute surprises.
How teams staff the work
Fifty of the 58 door hardware EPDs in this window were produced with an EPD consultant or service provider, which is about 86 percent. That mirrors what we see day to day, since gathering plant data, modeling, authoring, reviewing, and publishing is a heavy lift for engineering and product teams. If you want a white‑glove partner that moves fast, an EPD service provider like Parq can coordinate data collection, modeling, and publishing with the operator you prefer while your team keeps shipping product.
Operator choices and competitive signaling
UL’s footprint in this category suggests your competitors expect specifiers and GCs to search there first. EPD International AB is the second home, often for global brands that keep a single platform for multiple regions. Single EPDs at IBU and Sustainable Minds show the market tests different venues, yet most U.S. hardware still clusters where buyers already look. That is useful when you want your declarations side by side with the incumbents.
PCR strategy that will age well
Part B: Builders Hardware covers most U.S. hardware use cases and has expiries stretching to Dec 2030 in this set. EN 17610 hardware appears with expiries that reach Jun 2030. If you plan a 2026 release, align to the PCR your competitive set uses, check its current revision, and aim for the newest valid rulebook that still matches your product scope. The right PCR is the Monopoly rulebook for your EPD, ignore it and the game falls apart.
Notably absent names buyers may search
Two large names are hard to find in this U.S. door hardware EPD set. HOPPE North America does not show visible U.S. door hardware EPDs in this period. Consumer‑oriented lock brands like Kwikset and Baldwin also do not appear here. That can change quickly and some may publish under different categories or outside the U.S., but if you compete with them, an on‑category EPD is a clear way to show up in specs when sustainability documentation is requested.
What this means for sales and spec teams
If your core SKUs are locks, exit devices, hinges, or closers, you will be compared to ASSA ABLOY and Allegion models with current EPDs. Map one to two families per quarter to a target PCR and operator. Treat renewals like line reviews, not emergencies, so marketing and sales have clean declarations in hand well before bids.
Want the full dataset or help picking the right PCR
This analysis uses the global public registry most specifiers rely on. Due to occasional loading lags, some late 2025 releases may not show yet. If you want the full up‑to‑date background dataset, or a free sanity check on the best fit PCR for an upcoming EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. Happy to hop on a quick call, share the raw numbers, and talk through options that balance speed, ease, and quality. It is honestly fun to de‑risk this work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operator hosts most door hardware EPDs in the U.S. dataset you analyzed?
UL hosts 44 of the 58 door hardware EPDs in this period, across 7 manufacturers, making it the most common publication venue.
What PCRs are most common for door hardware right now?
Part B: Builders Hardware dominates with 46 EPDs. EN 17610 based PCR 2019:14 c‑PCR‑020 accounts for 11. One EPD references Interior Architectural Wood Door Leaves.
When do most current EPDs for door hardware expire?
The biggest renewal wave is in 2027 with 23 expiries, followed by 2026 with 13. Smaller groups follow in 2028, 2029, and 2030.
How often do manufacturers rely on an EPD consultant or service provider?
50 of 58 EPDs in this set involved a service provider, about 86 percent.
Who are the most active manufacturers by EPD count?
ASSA ABLOY leads with 27 EPDs, followed by Allegion with 11. Others include National Ready Mix, SARGENT, DR Johnson Wood Innovations, Rockwood, Hager Companies, Norton Door Controls, and Schlage.
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.
