Congrats, AICA — first EPDs published

What AICA just published

AICA released its first‑ever EPDs in January 2026. The debut covers two calcium silicate boards: MOISS TM 9.5 mm and R‑nihs 9 mm, both positioned for interior wall use where fire performance and humidity control matter.

Product scope, positioned for specs

The MOISS TM declaration focuses on a structural sheathing format with moisture buffering and fire resistance. R‑nihs adds a decorative coated surface suited to commercial interiors. Together they signal coverage for both core panels and finished surfaces, which is where many submittal packages stumble when only generics exist.

Who verified it

Both EPDs were issued by EPD Hub, a recognized EN 15804 and ISO 14025 program operator. The EPD text publicly lists the operator and PCR reference. A dedicated LCA developer or consultant is not called out in the materials we reviewed, so we will not speculate.

Why this matters for AICA’s portfolio

AICA is best known for building materials and surface solutions used by architects, interior fabricators, and contractors. These new declarations give teams product‑specific numbers they can drop into takeoffs, which means less back‑and‑forth during bid reviews and fewer hold‑ups when owners ask for verified data instead of estimates.

Competitor snapshot

Promat, part of Etex, has several current EPDs in Europe for fire protection boards published through the INIES operator, which means spec teams already see verified data in that family of products (INIES on EPD Guide). Skamol shows current EPD coverage for calcium silicate plates via the Danish Technological Institute, so they are already visible to engineers who prioritize tested insulation and board systems. NICHIAS publishes many declarations across other interior systems, although we did not find calcium silicate board EPDs in the set we reviewed at the time of writing (NICHIAS on EPD Guide).

The competitive read

Two targeted EPDs put AICA squarely on the comparison table next to long‑time fire board names. On projects where product‑specific declarations are preferred, calcium silicate offerings without an EPD often face a penalty in carbon accounting models, which can nudge them out of contention. AICA’s move removes that penalty and makes the conversation about performance, availability, and detail.

Proof on the website

AICA posted a news update announcing the certifications and linking to the declarations, which is the right move for discoverability (AICA news, 2026). If the global site is not yet mirroring that update, adding a permanent Sustainability or Downloads section that houses the EPD PDFs is a quick win for sales and spec teams. Visibility is key, otherwise great work gets lost.

What teams can do next

If calcium silicate boards are the first wave, map adjacent families where one declaration can unlock multiple SKUs with the same bill of materials. Line up a clean data pull for utilities, volumes, and coatings, then pick the PCR that matches competitors so comparisons land apples to apples. Speed matters in submittals, and a tidy data room is the fastest way to publish. This is how specs stop drifting and start sticking.

Bottom line

AICA has entered the transparency arena with focused coverage where buyers feel the most pain. That levels the playing field against established fire‑board specialists and, in some scenarios, creates an advantage where peers still lack declarations. Nicely done, and definately one to watch.