EPDs for Wall Panels in the United States
Planning wall cladding, façade panels, insulated metal panels, or metal composite material this year? Here is the definitive 2026 view of who is publishing Environmental Product Declarations, which rulebooks they use, and when renewals hit for wall panels in the United States. Use it to benchmark your roadmap and avoid renewal crunches.
What this guide covers
We use “wall panels” in the broad market sense that specifiers search for: insulated metal panels, single‑skin metal rainscreen systems, high‑pressure laminate panels, metal composite material, and glass façade panels. In MasterFormat, much of this lives under 07 42 00 Wall Panels.
Snapshot of the 2026 US wall‑panel EPD landscape
Over the last five years in the United States, we see 54 currently valid EPDs for wall panels from 10 manufacturers, issued through 6 EPD program operators and based on 8 different PCRs. The newest filing in this set is CENTRIA Single‑Skin Panels on Mar 28, 2025 under SCS Global Services, using the PCR “Part B: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Composite Panels, and Metal Cladding,” expiring Mar 28, 2030.
EPDs issued per year
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 |
The 2021 spike came from bulk publications that seeded the category for glass and architectural cladding. Since then the cadence has been steadier.
Who is publishing: manufacturers to watch
Saint‑Gobain GLASS dominates the count with 27 EPDs that cover multiple façade glass panel variants. Trespa International adds 15, which reflects the popularity of HPL rainscreen systems in commercial work. Formica and Sierra Pacific Industries each contribute 3. Single‑EPD entries round out the field, including 3A Composites, Alpen High Performance Products, CENTRIA, Mill Steel Framing, Pilkington, and TAKTL.
What this mix means on the ground is simple. Owners are normalizing product‑specific transparency for wall assemblies. If you compete against any of the names above and still rely on a generic assumption, you are giving up spec wins where EPDs are required or preferred.
Where they publish: program operators and concentration
Program‑operator choice is diverse, but not evenly spread. INIES hosts 37 EPDs from 5 manufacturers, largely glass and façade systems. EPD International AB accounts for 12 across 2 manufacturers. SCS Global Services, ASTM International, EPD Hub, and RTS each appear in smaller numbers. For buyers, this spread is fine. For manufacturers, it signals that cross‑regional publishing is common for façade systems and that operator selection should track customer geographies and verifier availability.
A quick note on diversity within operators. INIES shows high volume, yet much of it concentrates with a few manufacturers, so it functions like a well‑worn lane for glass. EPD International AB is used by multiple competitors for panel products, which helps comparability in specifications. SCS Global Services appears in the newest US metal‑panel filings, including CENTRIA’s 2025 record.
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The rulebooks: PCRs that matter in 2026
Eight PCRs show up. Two families do the heavy lifting.
- National additions to EN 15804 in France appear frequently for glass and cladding: the A1 addition covers 30 EPDs with latest expiry Mar 30, 2027 and a large renewal wave earlier in 2026. The A2 addition covers 7 EPDs with latest expiry May 6, 2029.
- The PCR 2019:14 Construction products under EN 15804+A2 is the other common path, with 9 EPDs using version 1.3.3 and 4 using EN 15804:A2 variants, with expiries extending into 2029.
For metal panels, one dedicated option stands out. “Part B: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Composite Panels, and Metal Cladding” appears in the latest US filing and carries a far‑future expiry of Mar 28, 2030 for that record. If you make IMPs or MCM, this Part B PCR is likely your shortest line to clear, comparable outcomes in North America. A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart.
Renewal calendar and commercial timing
The next five years bring a predictable renewal curve.
- 2026 has 31 expiries, driven by EPDs tied to the NF EN 15804+A1 national addition that land between Feb 2 and May 7, with one ISO 21930 record on Sep 1 and one “Unknown PCR” on Feb 24.
- 2027 drops to 7 expiries, mostly PCR 2019:14 A2 variants between Apr 6 and Dec 22.
- 2028 holds 6 expiries, led by national‑addition A2 records from Apr 24 to Nov 14.
- 2029 rises to 9, primarily PCR 2019:14 A2 records from Jan 19 to Sep 20.
- 2030 shows just 1 expiry, the Part B metal‑panel record on Mar 28.
If your competitive set sits inside the 2026 bulge, plan updates well ahead of shop‑floor peak seasons so data collection does not bottleneck fab schedules. EPDs typically renew on a five‑year cadence, yet PCR changes can nudge scope or methods, so leaving runway is prudent.
The newest filing to watch
CENTRIA’s Single‑Skin Panels record issued on Mar 28, 2025 under SCS Global Services, using the Part B metal‑panel PCR, points to renewed momentum in US metal wall systems. For metal panel makers, that is a signal that verifiers and reviewers are ready for additional submittals built on the same rulebook through 2030.
How teams actually get it done
Most of these EPDs did not happen in‑house. Roughly 44 of 54 were produced with an external EPD consultant or service provider, about 82 percent of the total. That aligns with what we see day to day. Manufacturers protect engineering time and lean on specialists who can collect utility and material data fast, model with dependable defaults, and steer program‑operator workflows without drama. If you want a concrete example of this model, an EPD service provider like Parq manages data capture, LCA modeling, and publication while your operations team keeps making panels.
Notably absent or hard to find
Two sizable US brands are hard to locate as current, product‑specific wall‑panel EPDs in the main public registry as of Jan 17, 2026: MBCI and Nichiha. They may publish under other categories or maintain portfolio‑level transparency in different channels. If your bid sheets frequently see these names, that gap can be your differentiator. If we missed a recent release, ping me and I will gladly verify the latest listing.
Use this to plan your 2026 wall‑panel roadmap
- If you sell glass façade or HPL panels, watch the 2026 renewal wave and set internal milestones now.
- If you sell IMPs or MCM, the Part B PCR has a clear path with recent US precedent. Align there unless competitors cluster somewhere else.
- If you have not published yet, the market already treats product‑specific EPDs as table stakes for many projects. Getting to a verifiable first declaration is often the single fastest way to de‑risk substitution in specs.
Want the full, up‑to‑date background dataset behind this article for your category, or a quick sanity check on the best‑fit PCR for your next EPD? Connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. I am happy to hop on a short call at no cost to review options and timelines, adn to share the raw numbers.
A final housekeeping note. Our counts rely on the global public registry most architects and specifiers consult. Due to occasional loading delays, some EPDs from the last half of 2025 may not yet be reflected. When that happens we reconcile manually on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operators are most used for wall panel EPDs in the United States?
INIES hosts the largest share by count, followed by EPD International AB. SCS Global Services, ASTM International, EPD Hub, and RTS appear in smaller volumes. The distribution is concentrated for glass and cladding at INIES, while metal panel filings are emerging at SCS.
What PCR should a metal panel manufacturer choose in 2026?
For insulated metal panels and MCM, the “Part B: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Composite Panels, and Metal Cladding” PCR has fresh US precedent and expiries stretching into 2030. If competitors cluster under EN 15804‑based PCRs, consider that for comparability.
How many wall panel EPDs used an external consultant or service provider?
About 44 of 54 in the five‑year US snapshot, roughly 82%. This reflects a preference to outsource data collection, LCA modeling, and publication tasks to specialists.
When is the next big renewal window?
2026, with 31 expiries, mostly tied to NF EN 15804+A1 national‑addition EPDs. Plan early to avoid capacity crunches in Q1 and Q2.
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.
