EPDs for Processed Glass Panes in the United States
If you make tempered, heat‑strengthened, laminated, or spandrel monolithic glass, this is your 2026 field guide. We analyzed every current public EPD we could find for Processed Non‑insulating Glass Panes in the United States to show who is publishing, which program operators they pick, the PCRs in play, and when declarations expire so you can plan launches and renewals with confidence.
What counts in this category
Processed Non‑insulating Glass Panes covers monolithic panes that are cut, coated, tempered, heat‑strengthened, laminated, patterned, or otherwise fabricated, but not assembled into insulating glass units. Common search terms include processed flat glass, tempered glass, laminated monolithic glass, and spandrel glass.
Why it matters commercially is simple. Many owners and AECs prefer product specific EPDs for glazing packages, so showing up with a verified declaration often removes a penalty in carbon accounting and keeps pricing conversations focused on performance rather than paperwork.
The 2026 snapshot by the numbers
In the last five years, we see 39 valid EPDs issued in the United States for this category. These came from 10 manufacturers and 4 program operators, using 7 distinct PCRs. The most recent issue date in the set is Jun 10 2024.
Latest seen EPD in this set
- “as Shipped” processed glass, issued Jun 10 2024 by Westlake Royal Building Products with ASTM International under PCR Part B: Processed Glass, valid to Jun 10 2029.
EPDs issued per year
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 |
That 2023 spike shows a market sprint to get product specific declarations live before newer PCRs and methods fully took hold.
Who publishes them: program operators
Four program operators appear in this category. EPD International AB accounts for 22 EPDs across 6 manufacturers. ASTM International handles 7 EPDs across 2 manufacturers. SCS Global Services covers 6 EPDs across 1 manufacturer, a sign of concentration rather than broad market share. UL lists 4 EPDs across 2 manufacturers. The spread tells you there is no single must‑use operator in the United States for processed monolithic glass.
If renewal planning is on your desk, remember most programs cap EPD validity at five years, which is why expiries bunch together in cycles (EPD International GPI, 2024) (EPD International GPI, 2024). UL’s program guidance aligns with a five year renewal cadence as well (UL Environment, 2024) (UL Environment, 2024).
Win A $50 Amazon Gift Card in One Click!
Enter weekly raffle in one click • Help us get to know our readers and improve!
Who is declaring: manufacturers
This category features a mix of global float producers and specialist processors.
Leaders by count include Pilkington with 9 EPDs and Solar Gard with 8. Viracon and Vitro Architectural Glass each show 6, Vetrotech Saint‑Gobain lists 4, Hydro Aluminum shows 2, and single EPDs appear for Guardian Glass, Saint‑Gobain Glass, Westlake Royal Building Products, and voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC.
The takeaway is practical. If you sell to the same specifications as these brands, competitive parity on EPD coverage is now table stakes.
PCRs you will likely use
Seven PCR references appear across current declarations. The workhorse is Part B: Processed Glass with 15 EPDs and the furthest expiry landing on Jun 10 2029. European styled EN 15804 references are also common via PCR 2019:14 and its c‑PCR‑009 for flat glass, together covering 18 EPDs with expiries clustered through Dec 14 2028. Smaller appearances include Core Product Category Rules, PCR EPD Norway EN 15804, Part B for Curtain Walling, and the NGA PCR for Flat Glass. Picking among these should mirror how your closest competitors are referenced, then factor in the PCR’s next revision window.
A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly, ignore it and the game falls apart. Choosing the one your market expects avoids rework during verification and simplifies comparability for specifiers.
Expiry radar for planning
Here is the near term expiry stack, useful for sales calendars and pipeline timing.
- 2026 shows 6 expiries. These tie to Core Product Category Rules, PCR EPD Norway EN 15804, and several early Part B: Processed Glass issues that come due around Apr 1.
- 2027 shows 0.
- 2028 is heavy with 25 expiries. Expect many renewals anchored to Apr 11 for PCR 2019:14, plus c‑PCR‑009 entries peaking from Apr 30 through Dec 14. Part B: Processed Glass and the Curtain Walling Part B also come due around March.
- 2029 is light with 2 expiries including one Processed Glass Part B on Jun 10.
If your EPD launches in 2026, you will likely renew in 2031 given program rules that typically limit validity to five years, so budget the refresh into product roadmaps now (EPD International GPI, 2024).
How often teams use an EPD consultant
In this dataset, 31 of 39 EPDs were developed with a third‑party service provider, roughly 80 percent. That tracks with what we see across building products, where internal teams prefer to outsource data wrangling and modeling so engineering and operations can stay focused on production. If you want a fast, white‑glove route, an EPD service provider like Parq can collect plant data, build the LCA, and publish with the operator of your choice, while your team avoids spreadsheets.
Notably absent or outside this category
Several sizable North American fabricators and processors do not show current US‑region EPDs for processed non‑insulating panes in the public registry we reviewed. AGC Glass North America appears with only expired entries at the time of analysis. We did not find current US entries in this category for Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope or Trulite. CRL is absent here as well. Some of these companies publish for adjacent categories like insulating glass units or curtain wall components, and Press Glass, for example, has a current IGU declaration that is outside this monolithic scope. If you compete with these names on monolithic processed glass, this gap can be an advantage.
What to do next in 2026
Pick a PCR path that mirrors your direct competitors and check its next revision date. That reduces verification friction and keeps your results comparable.
Choose a program operator based on publication speed and your customer geography. EPD International AB, ASTM, UL, and SCS are all active in this category, so use schedule and verification style as the tiebreaker.
Sequence products so the highest revenue SKUs declare first. The 2028 expiry bulge means many competitors will be in renewal at the same time, so launching fresh coverage in 2026 or 2027 can create a visibility window while others retool.
A quick reality check on scope and data
This analysis is based on the global public registry that most architects and specifiers rely on. Due to loading delays, some late 2025 publications may not be reflected yet. If you want the full underlying dataset for this category, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. I am happy to share the latest extract and hop on a quick call to review the best fit PCR for your upcoming EPDs. You will definately save time by planning with the actual competitive map.
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are included in Processed Non-insulating Glass Panes for EPDs
Monolithic panes that are cut, tempered, heat‑strengthened, laminated, patterned, coated, or otherwise processed but not assembled into insulating glass units. Common terms include processed flat glass, tempered glass, laminated monolithic glass, and spandrel glass.
Which program operators are most used for processed glass panes in the United States
In the last five years of current EPDs we see activity with EPD International AB, ASTM International, SCS Global Services, and UL, with EPD International AB handling the largest share across the most manufacturers.
How often do manufacturers use an external EPD consultant or service provider
About 80% of the EPDs in this category used an external developer organization. If internal bandwidth is limited, an EPD service provider like Parq can handle data collection, LCA modeling, and publication.
When should we plan renewal
Most program operators cap EPD validity at five years, so a 2026 publication typically renews in 2031. Check your underlying PCR for updates to avoid method drift at renewal time (EPD International GPI, 2024).
What is the single best first step to start an EPD for processed glass
Pick the reference PCR used by your closest competitors, confirm operator availability, and lock a reference year for plant data. That choice sets scope, speeds verification, and keeps results comparable.
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.
