What landed in February
iLOQ’s first EPD arrived in February 2026 and covers the Oval Half Cylinder, a flagship of its battery‑free, self‑powered cylinder line. The company also indicates availability through Smart EPD on its press page, which helps put verified data in the hands of buyers quickly.
Why this matters for iLOQ’s category
iLOQ builds digital, programmable cylinders and readers that harvest energy from the key or phone, serving residential portfolios, critical infrastructure, and public and commercial buildings. The EPD puts third‑party‑verified numbers behind that proposition and makes apples‑to‑apples comparisons possible in specs. That is a practical edge when teams must document product impacts rather than rely on generic defaults that can inflate a project’s footprint. (iloq.com)
Scope at a glance
According to the public registries we track, iLOQ now shows two product‑specific EPDs active as of March 27, 2026, with the first issued in February. One is explicitly for the Oval Half Cylinder. A second declaration followed in March. Program‑operator references seen publicly include an International EPD System listing and availability via Smart EPD on iLOQ’s site. That combination covers Europe‑facing projects well, since both operator families are widely recognized by specifiers.
If the EPD PDF names an external LCA developer, it was not stated in the announcement we found. We will update when a verified developer name appears in the public record.
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Competitive snapshot
- ASSA ABLOY group brands, including ABLOY, already publish broad EPD coverage for locks, cylinders, door closers, and electromechanical hardware. Their library shows multiple building‑hardware EPDs accessible to specifiers today. iLOQ’s move narrows the transparency gap in Nordic and pan‑EU bids where ASSA ABLOY has long been visible. (abloy.com)
- dormakaba lists a large portfolio of current EPDs in access solutions, including mechatronic cylinders and keys under IBU, which signals mature coverage in electronic access hardware. iLOQ’s arrival brings another battery‑free contender into that verified set. For teams benchmarking operator choice, see our IBU profile for context. (IBU on EPD Guide)
- Allegion appears well covered on doors and frames in North America, yet we do not see current Division 28 access‑control EPDs in the same breadth. That creates targeted openings for iLOQ in electronic cylinders where verified options can be thinner in some tenders.
What specifiers will notice
- A product‑specific EPD removes default penalties in many project calculators. That can shorten reviews and reduce substitution risk when carbon caps are tight.
- Battery‑free operation is easy to explain in owner meetings. Now it also arrives with third‑party numbers, which helps move conversations from “promises” to “proof.”
Operator context, in plain English
If projects span Germany or DACH markets, IBU is a familiar badge. If the audience is pan‑European, the International EPD System is a widely used home for EN 15804 EPDs. Our field guides unpack both to speed internal decisions. See the International EPD System overview here and the IBU primer here. (International EPD System on EPD Guide) (IBU on EPD Guide)
Website visibility check
We found iLOQ’s press announcement with the EPD reference, which is great for credibility. We did not see a central EPD landing page in the Sustainability or Material Bank sections. Adding a one‑stop EPD page improves findability for architects and auditors, and it is a quick win for sales teams who share links daily. (iloq.com)
Timing note for the team
The first EPD dropped in February 2026 and today is March 27, 2026. There is often a delay of weeks to months between a program operator issuing an EPD and it appearing in global directories buyers use. Reducing that gap is essential so verified data shows up the same quarter it is published. If help is needed to get future EPDs listed within a day or two, reach out and we will share the playbook.
The takeaway
iLOQ has entered the transparency arena with product‑specific proof. Competitors like ASSA ABLOY and dormakaba already operate at scale with EPDs, so this step keeps iLOQ in the specification conversation rather than on the sidelines. It also sets a foundation to extend coverage across the cylinder family and adjacent readers. For manufacturers watching from the wings, early EPD work is seldom a cost center. It is a sales enablement lever that definately pays back once bids ask for proof, not promises.
