What’s new and what it covers
Aeiforos Bulgaria SA published an EPD for base and sub‑base steel‑slag aggregates produced in Pernik. The declaration lists several fractions commonly used in infrastructure builds, including 0–4 mm, 4–10 mm, 0–40 mm, and 40–150 mm, which signals family coverage rather than a single SKU. It was issued under the International EPD System with verification to EN 15804 A2.
The month that matters
Their EPD went live in July 2022. If you heard October 2025, that date aligns with other Bulgarian construction‑chemistry EPD activity, but the first Aeiforos Bulgaria SA declaration arrived earlier. Dates matter in bids, so we call them out plainly.
Who verified and who helped
Program operator: International EPD System. Independent LCA support listed on the record includes Envirometrics as practitioner for the slag aggregates study. That combination checks the boxes specifiers look for on third‑party review and comparability.
Why this changes the competitive math
A product‑specific EPD removes the default penalty many project teams apply when no data is available. For aggregates made from steelmaking by‑products, it also turns circularity into a spec asset instead of just a sustainability story. When buyers must tally cradle‑to‑gate impacts, an on‑record EPD keeps the conversation on performance and availability, not just price.
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Competitive snapshot in two lanes
In steel‑slag aggregates, we did not find an active, product‑specific slag‑aggregate EPD from Tarmac or Hanson UK as of March 2026. That suggests Aeiforos can win on transparency for road‑base specs where an EPD is requested.
In concrete admixtures, the picture is different. Mapei and Sika publish broad sets of admixture EPDs across Europe and the Nordics, and Master Builders Solutions and GCP round out a crowded field with multiple declared products. If Aeiforos expands further into chemicals, expect those brands to already have many spec doors open.
Operator choice and rising visibilty
Publishing with the International EPD System puts the record in one of the most trafficked global libraries. IES reported more than 18,000 valid EPDs by the end of 2025 and confirmed the first 62 fully digital EPDs live as of May 20, 2025 (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025). If you want a quick primer on the operator landscape, this guide helps map it without the jargon (International EPD System: Your Product’s Global Green Passport).
Put it where buyers look
We could not locate Aeiforos’ EPD files on aeiforos.bg at the time of writing. Consider adding a clear link under Sustainability or Product pages, and mirror it in sell sheets and submittal packs. The easier it is to find, the faster it feeds quoting and design‑stage decisions.
Timing tip for future releases
It is common for a lag of weeks to months between an operator issuing an EPD and that record showing up in the databases architects and engineers check most often. That delay can blunt the impact of a launch. If cutting that window down to a day or two is important for a coming wave, reach out and we can share the playbook.
The move and the momentum
Aeiforos Bulgaria SA already turns steelmaking by‑products into value for roads and civil works. With an EPD in place, that circular story now travels in the language specs require. Keep the data current, surface it on owned channels, and build on the early win while some rivals still fly under the radar.
