EPDs for Insulated Wall Panels in Europe: Data-Backed Guide
If you make insulated wall panels or sandwich panels in Europe, this is your 2026 field guide. We surfaced who is publishing, which program operators dominate, the PCRs teams actually choose, and when renewals hit so you can plan resourcing and specs with confidence.
The 2026 snapshot at a glance
Insulated wall panels, also called sandwich panels or insulated metal panels (IMPs), saw steady EPD momentum in Europe. Across the last five years there are 99 current EPDs from 14 manufacturers, issued through 7 program operators and referencing 18 distinct PCRs. The latest issue on record is Kingspan’s “Sandwich panels with mineral wool core type K-Roc T,” published on Dec 18, 2025 under EPD Hub with expiry on Dec 18, 2030.
Why this matters commercially is simple. Many project teams score products with product‑specific EPDs higher than those without, and a current declaration avoids default penalties that can push a product out of consideration.
Publication trend, year by year
The dip in 2023 looks like a pause before teams retooled around A2-aligned PCRs. 2024 and 2025 picked up speed as more lines, cores, and plants were covered.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 40 |
The shape here is typical when programs update core rules. Teams batch work to align on one preferred PCR, then publish accross SKUs in quick succession.
Who is publishing the most
Manufacturers with the widest current coverage are Kingspan (39 EPDs) and Trimo Architectural Solutions (25). Ruukki Construction Oy follows with 9, then Areco Profiles AB with 7 and Euroclad Group Ltd with 6. A long tail of single declarations exists for ArcelorMittal, GUTEX, Profil‑Vertrieb, SARAY, SSAB, and Saint‑Gobain Weber Cemarksa. NAV SYSTEM S.p.A. and TENAX PANEL, SIA show early multi‑SKU footprints with 2 each.
Read this as a proxy for go‑to‑market readiness. When an entire panel family is covered, sales can quote faster and defend specs across wall and roof, PIR and mineral wool, and different thicknesses.
Program operators, and how concentrated usage is
Operator choice in Europe is diverse, yet one platform clearly leads for this category. EPD Hub hosts 65 of the 99 current EPDs and those span 5 manufacturers, so it is not a single‑client spike. EPD International AB carries 9 EPDs used by 6 manufacturers, a sign competitors meet there in shared PCRs. SCS Global Services appears with 17 EPDs from 1 manufacturer, which is high volume but concentrated. EPD Italy has 5 across 2 manufacturers, while EPD Norway, European Standards, and INIES each appear with 1.
If you are choosing where to publish, check where your immediate competitors already sit. Matching the operator and PCR can smooth comparability in tenders, especially when panels must be evaluated side by side.
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PCRs teams actually pick (and why it matters)
For insulated wall panels, you will see a split between general construction PCRs aligned to EN 15804 and Part B rules tailored to insulated metal panels. Both paths can work. Many manufacturers converged on A2‑aligned PCRs to keep data current and comparable to market norms.
Here are the active PCRs behind current EPDs and the furthest known expiry in each, which hints at how future‑proof a choice may feel today.
| PCR | Current EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| EPD Hub Core PCR version 1.1, 5 Dec 2023 | 30 | Dec 18, 2030 |
| EPD International PCR for Construction Products 2019:14 (EN 15804:A2:2019/AC:2021) v1.3.4 | 18 | Dec 10, 2029 |
| Part B: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Composite Panels, and Metal Cladding | 13 | Dec 19, 2028 |
| Insulated Metal Panels & Metal Composite Panels, and Metal Cladding: Roof and Wall Panels | 9 | Dec 5, 2030 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (1.3.3) | 5 | Jun 12, 2030 |
| Part B: Requirements on the EPD for Double skin metal faced sandwich panels | 6 | Dec 10, 2029 |
| EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 Sustainability of construction works, core rules | 3 | Feb 7, 2030 |
| Construction products, 2019:14 | 2 | Feb 6, 2030 |
| PCR for Construction products: ICMQ‑001/15 rev 2 | 3 | Nov 11, 2026 |
| PCR for Construction products: ICMQ‑001/15 | 2 | Nov 11, 2026 |
| c‑PCR‑005 Thermal Insulation products (EN 16783) | 2 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804:A2) | 2 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| PCR 2012:01 Construction products and services (EN 15804:A1) | 1 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| EN 15804:2012+A1:2014 core rules | 1 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Sustainability of construction works, National addition to NF EN 15804+A1 | 1 | Jun 7, 2027 |
| NPCR 010: Part B for Building Boards | 1 | Nov 30, 2028 |
| EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 core rules (additional listing) | 1 | Dec 10, 2029 |
| EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 core rules (additional listing) | 1 | Feb 7, 2030 |
Two pragmatic takeaways. First, A2‑aligned rules dominate current filings, which helps cross‑compare results. Second, the EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 and the Part B options provide long runways into 2029 and 2030, reducing near‑term renewal churn.
The renewal calendar you should actually plan around
Knowing when declarations expire lets you avoid last‑minute scrambles and stage plant data collection properly. Here is the near‑term cadence for insulated wall panel EPDs in Europe.
2026 has 20 expiries, with several early dates on Apr 20 and Mar 30. 2027 rises to 25 expiries, driven by EPD Hub v1.1 and the insulated metal panel Part B rules. 2028 is light at 3. 2029 brings a large cluster of 29 expiries, particularly under EPD International AB’s 2019:14 v1.3.4 suite in November and December. 2030 stays high at 22 expiries, with many EPD Hub v1.1 panels coming due between March and December.
If your portfolio tracks these waves, start scoping updates six to nine months before expiry so site data and transport models are fresh and defensible.
How often an EPD consultant is involved
Of the 99 current EPDs, 45 were developed with the help of an external EPD consultant or service provider. That is nearly half, which reflects the heavy lifting required to gather multi‑site energy, coil sourcing, coil coating, lamination yields, offcut recycling, and outbound logistics. If your team prefers white‑glove support, a specialist like Parq can run data collection and publishing while your engineers focus on production and product improvements.
Operator selection, simplified
If you need broad comparability with peers, EPD Hub and EPD International AB are the two most common homes for panel EPDs in this category. If you have a national preference or a customer asking for a specific registry, EPD Italy, INIES, or EPD Norway can be perfectly valid choices, just note the lower count of insulated wall panel filings today. The right answer is practical. Choose the operator where your competitive set already publishes and where the PCR runway aligns with your renewal horizon.
A note on “notably absent” names
Some well‑known European panel brands publish actively, including Kingspan, Trimo, Ruukki, Areco, Euroclad, and Isopan. We did not find recent insulated wall panel EPDs publicly visible for Tata Steel’s panel lines as of Jan 20, 2026. Large steel producers sometimes publish under different categories or legacy brands, so if you are comparing against them, check product‑level listings by SKU and plant name to be sure. If you want, send me a note and I will double‑check the latest.
Practical next steps for manufacturers
Pick the PCR that matches your competitors, your scope, and your renewal window. Map plants, cores, and thickness families so each SKU you sell is covered by a representative declaration. Budget time for primary data from coil coaters and recyclers, since those steps often gate critical modules.
If timing is tight for a product launch, consider an initial declaration that covers the highest volume thickness and core first. You can add adjacent SKUs once the first panel is live. That approach keeps bids moving while the rest of the portfolio is finalized and verified. It is definately better than waiting for a perfect full family drop.
One last thing
This analysis reflects the global public registry architects and specifiers use most often. Because of loading delays, the newest EPDs from the last half of 2025 may not be fully visible yet. If you would like the full underlying dataset, PCR short‑list recommendations for your exact product, or a quick sanity check on operator choice, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to share the spreadsheet and hop on a short call to help, free of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operators are most used for insulated wall panel EPDs in Europe, and what does that imply for new publishers?
EPD Hub hosts 65 current EPDs across 5 manufacturers, EPD International AB has 9 current EPDs across 6 manufacturers, SCS Global Services has 17 EPDs from 1 manufacturer, and smaller counts appear at EPD Italy, EPD Norway, European Standards, and INIES. Publishing where your competitors are already present simplifies comparability in tenders.
Which PCRs dominate for insulated wall panels and how far do they run?
A2‑aligned rules lead. EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 (Dec 2023) supports many filings with expiries into late 2030, while EPD International’s PCR 2019:14 v1.3.4 shows expiries around late 2029. Part B PCRs tailored to insulated metal panels cluster around 2028 to 2029.
When should teams plan EPD renewals for panels already on the market?
Expect a renewal wave in 2027, a smaller valley in 2028, then a larger cluster in late 2029 and throughout 2030. Begin scoping updates 6 to 9 months before expiry so you can refresh plant and logistics data without schedule risk.
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.
