What went live in June
rema AG / spa published a product‑specific EPD in June 2026 covering steel and stainless steel door frames for hinged doors, with verification by ift Rosenheim and LCA work credited to the same institute. Scope is a product family, not a single SKU, which fits how frames are configured and ordered. Of note, rema previously hosted an EPD dated June 2021 on its site, so June 2026 reads as a refreshed, fully current declaration rather than a first‑ever document on the topic.
Why this matters in specs
On many projects, a product‑specific EPD removes the penalty of defaulting to generic or conservative factors, which keeps a frame in play on price, performance, and transparency at once. Teams avoid last‑minute swaps and the slow creep of submittal back‑and‑forth. We see EPDs turning into table stakes across Division 08, especially where doors, frames, and glazing meet in one opening.
Competitive snapshot, fast
Across door and frame categories, several peers already show broad EPD visibility. Allegion’s portfolio includes Steelcraft and Republic commercial steel doors and frames with current EPDs, which are easy for specifiers to pull and compare (Allegion on EPD Guide). JANSEN AG carries multiple IBU‑verified declarations for steel systems used in doors and internal partitions, giving them strong coverage in architect‑led packages (Jansen on EPD Guide). Hörmann brands also list several door EPDs with ift Rosenheim across European markets. Net effect, rema’s June release places the company shoulder to shoulder with the names that already show up when specifiers filter for current, product‑specific documents.
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What exactly is covered
The EPD addresses steel and stainless steel door frames intended for interior use, prepared for door leaves in wood, steel, or glass, plus glazing frames for on‑site glazing. That tracks how rema sells frames as configurable families that serve offices, education, hospitality, healthcare, and high‑finish residential interiors. It speaks the language of openings hardware teams and partition installers, not just sustainability managers.
Business impact in one picture
Think of EPDs as the box score that follows a game. Without it, you can win a few friendlys. With it, you qualify for the league that counts. For frames, the commercial upside shows up when general contractors and architects can check a box and move on, instead of circling back for alternates that already have a verified declaration.
Website visibility check
We found an earlier EPD PDF on rema’s website that shows a publication date of June 24, 2021 and five‑year validity to June 24, 2026, verified by ift Rosenheim (rema 2021 EPD PDF). A broader downloads area is here, though we did not see the June 2026 refresh listed at the time of writing (rema downloads). Visibility matters, so adding the current EPD to that page and product pages is a quick win.
Timing tip
The June 2026 issue date is more than two weeks behind us. There is often a delay of several weeks to months between a program operator issuing an EPD and that document appearing in the global directories specifiers actually search. Reducing that lag keeps bids humming. If future EPDs need to show up in those directories within a day or two, reach out to the author for a simple playbook on how to do that.
Quick background on rema
Based in South Tyrol, rema designs and fabricates precision steel and stainless steel frames for hinged doors, sliding assemblies, and glass partitions. The company sells to fabricators, door shops, and interior contractors who need tight tolerances, consistent finishes, and options like acoustic kits and finger‑protection details. An EPD adds the missing data layer without changing how those frames are made or installed.
One small technical note
The 2021 EPD hosted on rema’s site states a five‑year validity window, which is the norm for European construction‑product declarations published under EN 15804 program rules and validated by accredited operators like ift Rosenheim (ift Rosenheim program EPD for rema frames, 2021). That older doc has now sunset and the June 2026 EPD keeps the coverage current. If your bid book still cites the 2021 file, swap in the new one once it is pubished on the website.
