Accuride enters the transparency arena with first EPDs
Specifiers want hardware that moves smoothly and paperwork that moves a project forward. Accuride just delivered the latter with its first-ever Environmental Product Declarations, putting linear motion systems squarely on the radar for data-driven bids and LEED‑v5‑minded teams.
EPD Newcomers spotlight
Accuride has published its debut wave of product-specific EPDs. The first set covers linear motion systems used to build sliding doors and movable partitions in commercial interiors, healthcare, retail, and hospitality. Think of an EPD as the box score for environmental performance. Now this hardware has one.
What they published
Two product-specific EPDs are live, each describing a linear motion system kit that bundles track, recirculating ball carriage, and end stops. The program operator is EPD Hub, using its Core PCR v1.1 for declarations aligned to EN 15804 and ISO 14025. Scope notes indicate system kits rather than a single component, which is useful when entire assemblies are specified.
Why it matters for specs
Linear track systems increasingly show up wherever space must flex. With product-specific EPDs, project teams can count real impacts instead of defaulting to conservative estimates that can hurt a bid. That removes friction in submittals and keeps these systems in play when owners demand third‑party verified data. It’s a small document with outsized commercial gravity.
Competitive picture, right now
Closest peers for linear motion and sliding solutions include Blum, Hettich, and Häfele in cabinetry and architectural hardware, and Hawa for premium sliding door systems. As of January 5, 2026, we did not find current product-specific EPDs for these brands in public spec databases for the relevant categories. In contrast, broader door‑hardware leaders like dormakaba maintain robust EPD portfolios across closers and access components, signaling a clear direction of travel in this ecosystem. Accuride’s move closes a visible gap and puts linear track firmly on the transparency map.
Market takeaway
Accuride just became easier to select on projects where a product‑specific EPD is expected or preferred. Sales teams can walk into conversations with architects and GCs confident that carbon accounting won’t push their system to the sidelines. For procurement, one less exception request means one faster yes. This is how a spec friction turns into a competitive edge, definately.
Choosing the right LCA partner for your first EPD
Manufacturers making their first declarations benefit most from a partner that handles the data wrangling inside the plant, aligns to the dominant PCR for the category, and quarterbacks verification to the operator. Speed matters because specs move quickly. So does completeness, since missing upstream data can slow verification and delay publication.
Where to find the EPDs
We looked for an Accuride landing page that hosts or links these new EPDs and did not find one on accuride.com at the time of writing. Adding a simple Sustainability or Downloads page with direct links to each declaration is low‑lift and high‑impact for visibility. Teams hunting for proof will look there first, and they’ll want to download a PDF without extra clicks.
The thread to watch
EPDs for assemblies like linear motion systems help designers compare apples to apples. If competitors publish, the game shifts to coverage breadth and update cadence. If they don’t, Accuride holds the clarity card. Either way, the transparency arena now includes sliding hardware, and that’s good for specs and good for choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly did Accuride publish with its first EPDs?
Two product-specific EPDs for linear motion system kits that include track, recirculating ball carriage, and end stops, verified by EPD Hub using its Core PCR v1.1.
Which program operator verified Accuride’s first EPDs?
EPD Hub verified the declarations under its Core PCR v1.1 framework aligned with EN 15804 and ISO 14025.
How does an EPD help linear motion hardware get specified more often?
A product‑specific EPD reduces carbon‑accounting penalties from default values, streamlines submittals, and satisfies owner and LEED‑v5 preferences for verified disclosure.
Do Accuride’s closest competitors have similar EPD coverage?
Based on a current scan of public spec databases as of January 5, 2026, we did not find product‑specific EPDs for several peers in the relevant categories. Broader door‑hardware groups like dormakaba do maintain EPDs across other hardware families.
Where can specifiers download Accuride’s EPDs?
We did not find an EPD landing page on accuride.com. Creating a central Sustainability or Downloads page with direct links is recommended for easy access.
About the Author
Hazel Brooks is an editor at EPD Guide covering EPDs and the fast-evolving sustainability data landscape. She tracks program-operator updates, standards and guidance changes, and new EPD releases, connecting the dots across the market to report on trends, shifting expectations, and the competitive EPD landscape. Her work focuses on making complex data sets easier to navigate and access, so manufacturers and sustainability teams can act with clarity and confidence.
