EPDs for Openings in Europe: the ultimate data guide

What “Openings” covers here

This guide uses the construction sense of Openings: windows, exterior and interior doors, curtain wall and glazed façades, rooflights and skylights, and common door hardware. If you sell profiles, systems, or finished units that go into holes in the envelope or partitions, you are likely in scope.

The 2021–2025 snapshot at a glance

Across Europe, the public registry shows 18 valid EPDs for Openings over the last five years, issued by 7 manufacturers under 2 program operators and using 3 distinct PCRs. Volume built steadily through 2023 then paused.

Year	EPDs issued
2021	1
2022	6
2023	11
2024	0
2025	0

Two takeaways. First, momentum peaked in 2023, so several renewals will cluster later in the decade. Second, some 2025 activity may not yet be visible due to registry loading lags. More on that near the end.

Program operators manufacturers actually use

Two operators appear in this dataset. INIES accounts for 17 EPDs across 6 manufacturers. EPD International AB accounts for 1 EPD across 1 manufacturer. That split suggests INIES is the default path in this slice of the market and is used by multiple competitors, not just a single captive publisher. If your go‑to operator is IBU or EPD Hub, that is still common in Europe broadly, but it did not dominate in this specific Openings set.

Who is publishing EPDs

One manufacturer leads the count. Cadiou Industrie accounts for 8 EPDs. ADFORS, Bois de France, Bois des Alpes, SWISSPACER, Geplast, and Coffrelite make up the balance with 1 to 3 each. The center of gravity is clearly Francophone, which tracks with the INIES tilt.

The PCR rulebooks in play

Openings EPDs here were built on three PCRs. The market has shifted from A1 to A2 national additions, which matters for comparability in specs.

PCR	EPDs	Latest expiry
PCR 2012:01 Construction products and construction services (EN 15804:A1)	1	Dec 5, 2026
Sustainability of construction works – Environmental product declarations – Core rules for the product category of construction – National addition to NF EN 15804+A1	6	Dec 22, 2027
Sustainability of construction works – Environmental product declarations – Core rules for the product category of construction products – National addition to NF EN 15804+A2	11	Dec 7, 2028

If you are starting now, aim for an A2‑aligned PCR where peers already publish. It keeps apples to apples and reduces reviewer questions.

Renewal horizon you should calendar

Watch the expiry wave. One EPD comes due in 2026. Six follow in 2027. Eleven close out in 2028. That curve reflects the 2023 push and means market messaging will get noisy in 2027 and 2028 as teams refresh claims. EPDs are typically valid for five years, so line up data collection in advance to avoid gaps in tenders where product‑specific EPDs are preferred.

The latest EPD we saw

The most recent issue date in this set is Dec 7, 2023. Product: “Garde‑corps aluminium – modèle Ekrit, barreaudage de section 30x30 / 40x40 – Pose sur dalle.” Manufacturer: CADIOU INDUSTRIE. Operator: INIES. PCR: National addition to NF EN 15804+A2. Valid through Dec 7, 2028. It is a neat example of a railings product landing inside the Openings conversation and signalling France‑first publishing behavior.

How often do teams use an EPD consultant

Only 1 of the 18 EPDs shows an external EPD service provider in the record, roughly 6 percent. Most appear to be published directly with the operator or with limited external support. If your team prefers a white‑glove partner to run data collection and manage reviews, an EPD consultant or service provider like Parq can shorten the cycle while keeping reviewers happy. We focus on speed, ease, and completeness so your R&D and plant teams keep building product rather than wrangling spreadsheets.

Notably absent or quiet names in Openings

As of Jan 21, 2026, several large European brands do not show current Openings EPDs in the public registry under their primary domains: VEKA, Deceuninck, Hörmann, and Internorm. Aluprof shows expired records and none current in this category. They may publish under adjacent categories, different legal entities, or national portals that have not synced yet, but they do not appear in this Division 08 view today. If you compete with them, that gap is a practical opening to win specs.

Operator choice and PCR fit in 2026

If your competitors cluster on INIES for A2‑based PCRs, publishing there improves apples‑to‑apples comparisons in bids. If your customers buy across borders, an operator with strong international recognition also makes sense. The right PCR is the Monopoly rulebook for your game. Ignore it and the table argues all afternoon. We generally advise picking the PCR your closest peer group already uses, and then confirming its expiry window lines up with your commercial calendar so you avoid a rush refresh.

Actions we recommend this quarter

Start with a quick scan of peer PCRs, then lock your operator and scope. Pick a recent reference year for utilities, volumes, and scrap. Line up supplier EPDs for glass, aluminum, and hardware so your model hits reviewer expectations. If a product is mid‑launch, a prospective EPD can get you in the spec conversation earlier, then you update once a full year of data lands. This is definitley easier with a partner who knows where reviewers push.

Want the full dataset or a sanity check on your PCR choice

This analysis is based on the global public registry most architects and specifiers use. Due to loading delays, EPDs from the last half of 2025 may not be fully reflected yet. If you want the up‑to‑date background data set or a fresh read on which PCR is the best fit for your product, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to share the data, answer questions, and even hop on a short call at no cost to map the fastest path to a credible EPD.