EPDs for Raceways in the United States: The data guide
If you make electrical raceways, cable trays, wireways, trunking, cable duct, or conduit fittings in the U.S., this 2026 snapshot shows who is publishing EPDs, which PCRs they use, and when renewals are coming. It is the whole playing field in one place, so you can plan specs and renewals with confidence.
What we counted as “raceways” in this guide
Raceways include cable tray and channel, wireway and trunking, floor or wall duct, and supporting hardware used to route and protect cable. Many declarations sit under broader electrical PCRs, so we followed the products, not just the labels. If your portfolio touches cable management, this landscape applies.
The 2021 to 2025 run rate
Twenty two product EPDs were issued for raceways and closely related cable management in the U.S. in the last five years. The surge came in 2022 and 2024, with a quieter 2023.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Latest on record is Legrand’s Salamandre trunking system, issued Jun 1, 2025, under Association P.E.P with an expiry of Jun 1, 2030.
Who is publishing EPDs
Five manufacturers account for the current set. Legrand, North and Central America leads with 12 EPDs. Hager Companies follows with 6. CommScope Inc has 2, and two Saint‑Gobain entities have one each. That consolidation means a handful of brands set the comparison baselines many specifiers will see first.
Which program operators carry raceway EPDs
Three program operators host the current U.S. raceway set. Association P.E.P carries the bulk with 18 EPDs across two manufacturers. ASTM International carries 3 across two manufacturers. EPD Italy shows 1 across one manufacturer. This concentration around P.E.P suggests electrical PCRs are the common route for cable management portfolios in North America.
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The PCR rulebooks that dominate
Raceway EPDs cluster under an electrical products PCR, plus a smaller, targeted PCR for cable management. One EPD uses a generic EN 15804 route.
| PCR | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products | 19 | Jun 1, 2030 |
| Specific Rules for Cable Management Solutions | 2 | Mar 21, 2029 |
| CEN standard EN 15804 | 1 | Feb 16, 2029 |
Picking a PCR is like choosing the rulebook in Monopoly. If your competitors publish under the electrical products PCR, using it keeps comparisons clean. The cable management Part B is a strong fit when available, and its expiries sit comfortably into 2029.
Expiry watch for the next five years
Renewals create workload and competitive openings. Here is what is scheduled to come due.
2026 shows 2 expiries under the electrical products PCR, earliest Jul 19 and latest Sep 17. 2027 brings 9 more under the same PCR, earliest Jan 3 and latest Sep 1. 2028 is light with 1 expiry on Nov 1. 2029 is busier, 8 total, split across three PCRs. EN 15804 has one on Feb 16. Electrical products PCR has five between Feb 1 and Sep 1. Cable management rules contribute two on Mar 21. 2030 has 2 expiries on Feb 1 and Jun 1, both under the electrical products PCR. If your declarations fall into the 2027 wave, plan data collection now so production teams avoid a scramble.
The newest declaration in context
Legrand’s Salamandre trunking system, issued Jun 1, 2025 under Association P.E.P, uses the electrical products PCR and runs through Jun 1, 2030. It reinforces the pattern that trunking and wireway families are typically published under P.E.P in this market.
How often teams use an EPD service provider
Only 2 of the current EPDs show a third‑party consultant or EPD service provider involved. That is lower than adjacent categories. If your team is bandwidth constrained, partnering with an EPD service provider like Parq can pull the data burden off engineering and operations so you keep lines running while the LCA work advances. There is a lot of reasons to move now.
Notably absent from this specific raceways rollup
Several large cable management brands do not appear in the U.S. raceways list above, yet they are visible in public EPD registries for adjacent products. Atkore publishes current EPDs for fiberglass cable trays and metal framing under construction product standards, often outside the electrical PCR family. Eaton lists conduit fittings under Association P.E.P. Panduit shows current declarations for select cable management accessories. Hubbell does not show current product EPDs in the public registries we reviewed as of Jan 22, 2026. If you compete with any of these, check whether their declarations map cleanly to your products or sit one step to the side. That nuance can change how specifiers compare results.
What this means for selling raceways in 2026
If you are entering the category, follow the electrical products PCR unless your products match the cable management rules one to one. That keeps your results comparable on project submittals. If you already publish, check renewal months now, especially for 2027, and align data pulls with your fiscal and production calendars. Treat each EPD as a spec enabler, not a brochure. A current, product‑specific EPD often decides whether a product is even considered on projects that track embodied carbon.
A quick playbook to avoid delays
Pick your PCR based on the competitive set above, then lock the program operator. Assemble utility, material, and waste data for a full reference year, plus transport and packaging. Validate the bill of materials with operations before modeling. Build a renewal calendar that pings teams six months before each expiry. If you want help pressure‑testing the best fit PCR for an upcoming EPD, message me on LinkedIn. I am happy to hop on a short call at no cost.
Notes on scope and data
This review covers raceways and closely related cable management products that route and protect cable. It uses the global public registry of EPDs that most architects and specifiers rely on. Due to loading delays, some declarations issued in the last half of 2025 might not yet appear. If you need the full, up‑to‑date background dataset behind this article, connect with me on LinkedIn and I will share it. If your brand is missing or mis‑categorized, ping me and I can definitiely help clarify.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operators publish most raceway EPDs in the U.S. and what does that imply for my choice?
Association P.E.P hosts the majority of current raceway and trunking EPDs, with ASTM International and EPD Italy appearing less often. Publishing under P.E.P aligns you with where most competitors are, which simplifies spec comparisons for electrical products.
What are the key PCRs for raceways and cable management in the U.S.?
Most raceway EPDs use the electrical products PCR. A focused "Specific Rules for Cable Management Solutions" PCR is also used, though less frequently. One U.S. declaration follows a generic EN 15804 route. Choose based on where your direct competitors publish.
When do the next expiries hit and how should we plan?
Two expiries land in 2026, nine in 2027, one in 2028, eight in 2029, and two in 2030. Build a renewal calendar now, especially for the 2027 cluster, so data collection and verification stay smooth.
Do most teams use outside EPD consultants for raceways?
Only two current declarations show an external EPD service provider. If internal bandwidth is tight, bringing in a specialist can keep production focused while the LCA and verification proceed.
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.
