Windows EPDs in Europe: the ultimate data guide

The 2026 snapshot at a glance

Across Europe, 314 current EPDs for Windows and adjacent systems are live, issued by 62 manufacturers, through 13 program operators, under 23 different PCRs. The latest addition we observed was issued on Sep 4, 2025 for the Flat Roof Access Hatch Comfort by LAMILUX Heinrich Strunz GmbH, verified by Kiwa, expiring on Sep 4, 2030. The category includes classic windows, pedestrian doorsets, roof hatches, façade window systems, and related access or shading hardware.

Average output is about five EPDs per manufacturer, but distribution is lopsided. A few heavy publishers carry a large share, which matters for benchmarking and spec visibility.

Who publishes them and where they land

Two operators dominate this space. EPD International AB accounts for 128 of 314 EPDs, about 41 percent. IBU follows with 109, about 35 percent. ift Rosenheim GmbH and EPD Hub each host 20, roughly 6 percent apiece. Kiwa counts 10, EPD Ireland 13, and the remaining operators form a long tail.

That concentration has a practical upside. If speed and familiarity with EN 15804 workflows matter, choosing one of the top two operators often shortens review cycles because reviewers see these product types every week. We are operator‑agnostic, yet we see smoother coordination where a program handles high volume in this category.

Manufacturer leaderboard and market structure

Dormakaba International Holding AG leads with 76 current declarations. Cobola Falegnameria holds 36. Elitfönster AB sits close behind at 35. JANSEN AG and SSC Etri Fönster contribute 13 each. Combined, the top five publishers represent roughly 55 percent of the current pool.

This mix reflects two realities. First, Windows as a category draws in adjacent components like access control, drive systems, and shading. Second, multi‑product groups can roll out families of near‑identical declarations quickly once their LCA models are in place, which amplifies their share.

Issuance trend, five years

Below is the count of EPDs issued per calendar year in the last five years. Numbers for late 2025 can lag in the public registry, so treat that year as a floor.

Year	EPDs issued
2021	84
2022	100
2023	89
2024	32
2025	9

Issuance peaked in 2022, eased in 2023, then slowed visibly in 2024. That recent dip often points to teams shifting effort from net‑new to renewal work or waiting on clarified PCR options, not to waning demand. We also see typical registry posting delays for end‑of‑year submissions.

The PCRs that actually get used

Windows‑specific rules are well represented. The c‑PCR‑007 Windows and doors family and EN 17213:2020 together account for about one third of all current EPDs, when combined with operator Part B texts for windows and doors. Generic EN 15804 A2 PCRs add another significant slice, used when window systems sit inside broader façade or building product lines. A sizable block appears as Unknown PCR in the public data, which usually traces back to incomplete metadata rather than unconventional methods.

What this means for you is simple. If competitors cluster on c‑PCR‑007 or EN 17213, using the same rulebook improves comparability in specifications. If your product is part of a curtain wall or integrated façade system, a broader EN 15804 A2 PCR may still be the right call.

Renewal wave to watch in 2026 to 2028

Expiries cluster in 2026 through 2028. We see 85 EPDs expiring in 2026, 101 in 2027, and 89 in 2028. The 2027 wave is the largest. Several of those sit on c‑PCR‑007 lines with expiries spanning Jan 10 to Nov 30, 2027, and on EPD Hub’s core PCR with expiries deep into Q4 2027.

Most European programs set validity at five years, so teams with 2021 vintage declarations should already be preparing updated data sets, re‑baselining to the current PCR, and refreshing transport, energy mixes, and end‑of‑life assumptions before their review window tightens (EPD International, 2024) (IBU, 2024). If you straddle windows and access control or drive systems, check whether a Part B text has been revised since your last issue.

Program operator diversity in practice

Operator totals hide an important nuance. EPD International AB and IBU each serve a diverse manufacturer base in this category. ift Rosenheim and EPD Hub show healthy cross‑manufacturer adoption as well, signaling approachable processes for smaller and midsize firms. Smaller operator counts occasionally reflect one manufacturer publishing a concentrated series of SKUs, which is fine for compliance but less useful for peer comparability.

How often teams use an EPD service provider

139 of 314 declarations list an external EPD consultant or LCA service provider, about 44 percent of all current EPDs. That is a strong signal that outsourcing the heavy lifting has become normal. A white‑glove partner takes on data wrangling across plants and bills of material, so your R&D and plant leaders stay focused on production rather than spreadsheet archaeology. If you want a benchmark of what that experience can look like in practice, see how an EPD service provider like Parq coordinates data collection, modeling, and operator submission.

PCRs with near‑term expiries and long‑dated runway

Several Windows and doors texts reach their end in 2026 and 2027, including variants of c‑PCR‑007 and older EN 15804 entries. Newer lines such as EPD Hub’s Core PCR and updated EN 15804 A2 based texts run out to late 2028 and beyond. If your current EPD sits on a soon‑to‑expire PCR, that does not invalidate it today. It simply means the next renewal must use the updated rulebook. Timing renewals against this calendar avoids crunches and keeps spec momentum steady.

Notably absent in the registry, as of Jan 16, 2026

We looked for several large European window or profile brands that regularly appear in bids. As of the date above, we did not find current Windows‑category EPDs in the public registry under Internorm, Deceuninck, VEKA, Aluplast, Profine or Kömmerling, GEALAN, or Salamander. REHAU appears with one current windows declaration. Aluprof shows only expired entries, while heroal has multiple current EPDs, including window systems through INIES. Some groups may publish at system or profile level, or under association EPDs, which can make company‑name searches tricky. If you compete with these brands, that absence is an opening to win spec with product‑specific EPDs that model your actual plants and materials.

Operator and PCR selection, made fast

Pick the operator where your peer set already publishes, then confirm the PCR that dominates that peer set. That one‑two decision unlocks comparability and cuts debate in technical reviews. Keep a renewal calendar tied to your certificate issue date, then work backward by six to nine months to refresh data and verifications. It is a simple playbook that keeps enviromental credentials from becoming fire drills.

A practical next step

If you want the underlying tables for your subcategory, message me on LinkedIn. I am happy to share the full, up‑to‑date background data, talk through the best‑fit PCR for your product family, or hop on a quick call to map the path to a publish‑ready EPD.

Note on data scope. These figures reflect the global public EPD registry that most specifiers consult. Due to normal posting lags, some late 2025 publications may not yet appear in the counts. We will keep monitoring and update our view as new entries clear program operator queues.