EPDs for Electrical Conduit in Europe: The Ultimate Guide
Planning an EPD for conduit systems in 2026 and want the full picture in one read. This guide distills the active players, the rulebooks they use, the expiry cliffs you must plan around, and the smartest next steps for manufacturers of electrical conduit, cable conduit, cable duct, raceway, and cable trunking in Europe.
The 2026 snapshot at a glance
Electrical Conduit EPDs in Europe are highly concentrated. There are 490 currently valid EPDs from 6 manufacturers and 2 program operators, spread across 5 distinct PCRs. The most recent issue we see is from Oct 13, 2025 for AB Ebeco under EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1, expiring Oct 12, 2030.
How fast the category is moving
Issued EPDs by year show two clear waves. A strong surge in 2022, a bigger jump in 2024, then a quieter 2025.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 355 |
| 2025 | 30 |
For roadmap planning, those 2022 and 2024 cohorts predict expiry clusters. That is where renewal capacity and PCR choice matter most.
Who is publishing in Europe
Manufacturing is dominated by one name. ABB S.p.A. accounts for 406 EPDs, which is about 83 percent of the active set. Hager Group holds 35, Iboco has 33, PM FLEX SRL 14, while FRÄNKISCHE Rohrwerke and AB Ebeco each have 1. This concentration means many spec decisions compare against ABB references by default.
What this implies for go‑to‑market. If you are a challenger, publish product‑specific EPDs that match the most common PCR used in bids. That keeps apples with apples in submittals and avoids being mapped to a harsher generic dataset.
Program operators used for conduit
Two program operators appear, but one controls the field.
- Association P.E.P: 488 EPDs from 4 manufacturers. This is the de facto home for European cable management and related electrical products.
- EPD Hub: 2 EPDs from 2 manufacturers. Useful to watch since it hosts the latest issue in the set from Oct 13, 2025.
The concentration at P.E.P means specifiers are already familiar with the format and search pathways for conduit products. If you plan to publish elsewhere, align your documentation so it is easy to find in the public registry specifiers actually use.
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The PCRs that set the rules
Picking the right Product Category Rules is half the battle. Here is the live mix for conduit and close neighbors.
| PCR name | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Rules for Cable Management Solutions | 455 | Mar 1, 2030 |
| Part B PCR for Electrical and Telecommunications Conduit | 19 | May 1, 2030 |
| Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products | 14 | Apr 1, 2029 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1, 5 Dec 2023 | 1 | Oct 12, 2030 |
| NPCR 028: 2020 Part B for cable pipes | 1 | Jun 6, 2030 |
What to read in these numbers. The Specific Rules for Cable Management Solutions dominate. That suggests a strong precedent to follow if your products are cable conduit, cable duct, raceway or similar. The conduit‑specific Part B is also active with renewals pushing to 2030, which keeps options open if your technical scope fits better there.
Expiry cliffs to plan around
Upcoming expiries are spiky, not smooth. There are 0 expiries in 2026 and 0 in 2028. There is a 105 EPD cliff in 2027, all from Specific Rules for Cable Management Solutions on Dec 1. The 2029 cliff is larger at 355 EPDs across three PCRs. The final 30 expire through 2030, including the newer EPD Hub Core PCR and NPCR 028 items.
What to do about it. If your competitors sit in those cliffs, you can time your publication to land cleanly ahead of them or align a refresh window that keeps your declarations current while others lapse. That avoids last minute scrambles and keeps sales teams confident in submittals.
Spotlight on the latest issue
The newest EPD we see is AB Ebeco’s Concrete curing cable, issued Oct 13, 2025 under EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1. It runs until Oct 12, 2030. This is a small data point, yet it shows program operator diversity is viable and newer PCRs are in play for niche conduit‑adjacent products.
How consultants are involved
We see 33 EPDs released with help from an EPD consultant or service provider, roughly 7 percent of the active set. That share is modest because several large portfolios were executed in house by repeat publishers. For first timers or lean teams, partnering with an EPD service provider like Parq can compress timelines and reduce internal data wrangling when you need speed without sacrificing technical quality.
Notable absences and category edge cases
A few large electrical brands are visible in adjacent cable management categories yet appear lightly or indirectly in conduit. Legrand shows many cable management EPDs through Association P.E.P and its Italian brand Iboco accounts for 33 in this conduit set. OBO Bettermann and Niedax publish for cable trays, which sit near conduit in specifications, but they are not prominent in the conduit‑specific tally above. Schneider Electric publishes widely for electrical gear and transformers rather than conduit. If your buyers use the terms cable duct or raceway interchangeably with conduit, this can feel intersting in search, so be explicit in your declarations and product naming to land in the right bucket when specifiers filter.
Choosing the right PCR and operator in 2026
Start with the competitive map. If most peers are under Specific Rules for Cable Management Solutions, adopt it unless your scope is strictly conduit and fits better under the dedicated Part B PCR. Check the expiry horizon. A PCR that keeps your next renewal beyond 2029 can reduce churn for your teams. Then pick the operator that matches your commercial footprint. In Europe, Association P.E.P and IBU are widely recognized, and EPD Hub is gaining traction for electronics‑adjacent scopes. We are operator‑agnostic in practice, yet we advise clients to publish where specifiers already look.
Practical next steps for manufacturers
- Confirm your product taxonomy. Use language specifiers search, including conduit, cable conduit, cable duct, raceway, and cable trunking.
- Pick the PCR your competitors use unless a better fit exists. That improves comparability in bids.
- Time your publication against the 2027 and 2029 expiry waves. This can create a visibility window in project pipelines.
- Decide whether to run the work in house or with an EPD consultant. External partners can help move faster when internal data is spread across plants and ERP systems.
Close out notes and how to get the data
This article is based on the global public registry that most architects and specifiers use. Due to loading delays, some EPDs from the last half of 2025 may not be reflected yet. If you want the full up‑to‑date dataset behind this guide or a quick second opinion on the best fit PCR for your next conduit EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. Happy to hop on a quick call and share the files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operator should a conduit manufacturer in Europe pick in 2026 and why
Association P.E.P handles almost all active conduit‑related EPDs in this dataset, which makes it familiar to specifiers. EPD Hub also appears with the newest issue and can fit electronics‑adjacent scopes. Choose where your competitors publish unless a different operator unlocks a clearer product match or faster turnaround for your team.
What are the most used PCRs for conduit and cable management today
Specific Rules for Cable Management Solutions dominates with 455 EPDs, followed by the Part B PCR for Electrical and Telecommunications Conduit with 19. General electrical PCRs show up when products are more system‑level or accessories rather than conduit itself.
When are the big expiry waves for conduit EPDs in Europe
There are no expiries in 2026 or 2028. A wave of 105 EPDs lands on Dec 1, 2027, and a larger wave of 355 arrives through 2029 across three PCRs. The remaining 30 expire during 2030.
How often do conduit manufacturers use outside EPD consultants
About 7 percent of active EPDs were published with an external EPD service provider in the last five years. The share is lower here due to a few large in‑house portfolios. If speed is critical or data is scattered, partnering with a provider like Parq can be a smart trade.
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.
