EPDs for Speciality Flooring in Europe: Resin and System Floors
Here is your 2026 snapshot of speciality flooring EPDs in Europe. We counted 48 current EPDs across 28 manufacturers, issued through 6 program operators and linked to 17 different PCRs. If you are weighing resin flooring, system floors, epoxy or polyurethane floors, this pulls the landscape into one place so you can move fast with confidence.
What we include when we say “speciality flooring”
This guide focuses on resin flooring and system floors often labeled epoxy, polyurethane, methyl methacrylate, screed systems, industrial floors, and sports or technical floors. Many manufacturers also market these under resilient or performance flooring. If your products sit near adhesives or underlayments, the competitive signals here still help.
Market snapshot at a glance
Across Europe, 48 EPDs for speciality flooring were issued in the last five years by 28 manufacturers and handled by 6 program operators. A total of 17 PCRs show up, which signals fragmentation on rules and scopes. The average output is 1.7 EPDs per manufacturer, so most firms publish one or two while a few build larger portfolios.
Release momentum since 2021
Publication cadence matters for bids and spec updates. Here is the year by year issue count.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 |
A visible wave arrived in 2022, then activity cooled in 2023 and 2024 before rebounding in 2025. Teams planning renewals should watch clustering to avoid overlapping internal reviews with peers.
Program operators manufacturers actually use
Concentration is real, yet there is meaningful diversity across publishers.
- EPD International AB: 31 EPDs from 18 manufacturers, roughly 65 percent of current declarations.
- INIES: 6 EPDs from 4 manufacturers, often for France focused portfolios.
- UL: 5 EPDs from 2 manufacturers.
- EPD Hub: 3 EPDs from 2 manufacturers.
- IBU: 2 EPDs from 1 manufacturer.
- EPD Italy: 1 EPD from 1 manufacturer.
This mix says two things. First, Environdec is the default for many cross border plays in Europe. Second, INIES, UL, and EPD Hub are active enough that specifiers will not view them as outliers. If one operator hosts many EPDs from one manufacturer, treat that as a portfolio strategy rather than a market signal.
Who is publishing the most
Purus Plastics GmbH leads with 7 current EPDs. Bostik has 4. CBI Europe and KNAUF INTEGRAL KG each show 3, as does Gerflor USA. A long tail of brands contribute one or two including Artigo, ArcelorMittal, Combimix AB, Diasen, Fescon Oy, ISOMAT, Kronospan, Parklex Prodema, Teqton, and others. This distribution mirrors what we see in similar system categories where a few firms go wide across variants while most target their top sellers first.
The latest EPD on the board
The most recent publication is ECORASTER E 40 XXL from Purus Plastics GmbH, issued on Dec 9, 2025 through EPD International AB under “EPD International PCR for Construction Products 2019:14 (EN 15804:A2:2019/AC:2021) v2.0.1.” It is currently valid to Dec 9, 2030. This confirms A2 based rules are the present tense for competitive declarations.
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PCRs in play and how to choose the right one
Seventeen PCR entries appear in this speciality flooring slice. The table lists each and the current counts plus the latest expiry we see.
| PCR name | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| CEN standard EN 15804 | 1 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Construction products, 2019:14 | 1 | Oct 24, 2030 |
| EN 15804:2012 + A1:2013 core rules | 1 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 core rules | 1 | Dec 31, 2029 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 (Dec 5, 2023) | 2 | Oct 24, 2030 |
| EPD International 2019:14 (EN 15804 A2 AC 2021) v2.0.1 | 7 | Dec 9, 2030 |
| PCR 2012:01 Construction products and services (EN 15804 A1) | 2 | Jul 18, 2026 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804 A2) 1.3.3 | 6 | Jul 19, 2027 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804 A2) | 3 | May 19, 2026 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804 A2) 1.2.5 | 3 | Feb 9, 2028 |
| c PCR 001 Cement and building lime (EN 16908) | 2 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| c PCR 003 Concrete and concrete elements (EN 16757) | 1 | Dec 19, 2026 |
| c PCR 004 Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings (EN 16810) | 2 | Dec 21, 2028 |
| PCR IBU | 4 | Feb 8, 2028 |
| Part B Flooring | 5 | Oct 1, 2027 |
| Part B Requirements on the EPD for System floors | 2 | Jan 19, 2027 |
| National addition to NF EN 15804 A1 | 4 | Oct 28, 2027 |
| Unknown PCR | 1 | Feb 10, 2027 |
What this means for selection. If competitors use A2 based EPD International PCRs or IBU Part B rules, aligning there simplifies comparisons at bid time. For products that straddle concrete toppings or cementitious screeds, c PCR 001 and c PCR 003 appear and can be credible fits when flooring specific references do not cover the scope. Always check renewal horizons because EPDs typically remain valid for five years and you do not want a brand new document that hits a near term PCR rollover.
Expiries to plan around in the next five years
Here is where expiries cluster. The counts include only current declarations.
- 2026: 11 total. Mix includes general EN 15804 entries, A1 legacy PCR 2012:01, and a c PCR 003 concrete element entry. Watch May, October, and December.
- 2027: 17 total. Heavy with Part B Flooring, System floors Part B, and National addition to NF EN 15804 A1. Expect many project teams to request updates here.
- 2028: 9 total. Concentrated on EPD IBU PCR, c PCR 001, and c PCR 004 floor coverings.
- 2029: 1 total. A2 core rules entry ends in December.
- 2030: 10 total. A2 families dominate including EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 and EPD International v2.0.1.
If you plan a new EPD in early 2026, pencil in a light refresh window in 2027 or 2028 so you do not collide with the bigger 2027 renewal wave.
How often teams use an EPD consultant
We see 27 of 48 EPDs developed with a third party EPD service provider. That is about 56 percent of declarations. The takeaway is simple. Many manufacturers prefer to offload data wrangling and standards navigation to a specialist so internal R&D and operations can focus on production and product quality. An EPD service provider like Parq fits this model with white glove data collection, fast LCA execution, and operator agnostic publishing in Europe.
Regional operator notes
INIES activity suggests France focused strategies are alive for speciality flooring. IBU shows up for system floors via Part B rules and aligns well for German speaking markets. EPD International AB remains the cross border constant, which is handy when products sell in several EU countries and the UK.
“Missing” names in this speciality flooring slice
Some large European flooring brands that many expect to see in resin or system floors are not visible here as current entries in this speciality slice as of Jan 18, 2026. That includes Tarkett, Forbo, Interface, Sika, Mapei, and Flowcrete. This does not mean they lack EPDs. In several cases, their declarations appear under adjacent categories such as resilient floor coverings or carpet, or live primarily in national databases. If you compete with them, check where your buyers search and align your operator and PCR choice accordingly. It is definately worth a quick scan of competitor operator pages before you start your project.
Practical playbook to move fast in 2026
- Map your top three product variants against the PCRs above. Favor A2 aligned families that peers use to simplify apples to apples comparisons.
- Pick the operator your target specifiers already trust. If you sell in France, evaluate INIES. For multi country reach, EPD International AB is a safe bet. IBU is a strong choice for system floors in DACH.
- Protect your calendar. If a likely expiry hits in 2027, schedule data updates in late 2026 so renewals do not collide with tenders.
What architects will see next
Expect more A2 aligned EPDs, continued use of system specific Part B rules, and portfolio buildouts from a handful of leaders. The late 2025 rebound hints that teams paused to retool for new PCR versions and then resumed publishing. If your product is still riding a legacy A1 reference, a 2026 update can lift credibility with buyers who want like for like comparisons.
A quick note on data coverage and how to get the full file
This analysis uses the global public registry of EPDs that most architects and specifiers rely on. Because of loading delays, EPDs from the last half of 2025 may not be fully reflected yet. If you want the complete background dataset for this article, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to share the latest cut, answer questions, or hop on a quick call to help you pick the best fit PCR for your next EPD based on the competitive landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size of the speciality flooring EPD market in Europe in the last five years?
There are 48 current EPDs across 28 manufacturers and 6 program operators, tied to 17 PCRs.
Which program operator is most commonly used for speciality flooring EPDs in Europe?
EPD International AB hosts 31 of the 48 current declarations, roughly 65 percent.
When do most speciality flooring EPDs expire next?
Expiries cluster in 2027 with 17 total, followed by 2026 with 11 and 2030 with 10.
How many teams used an external EPD service provider?
27 of 48 EPDs were developed with an EPD consultant or service provider, about 56 percent.
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.
