Congrats, Arbor Wood’s First EPDs Are Live

Who Arbor Wood is and why this moment lands

Arbor Wood manufactures thermally modified wood for cladding, decking, and dimensional applications, using heat and steam rather than chemicals to boost durability and stability. Think of it as nature’s material, tuned for performance, aimed at architects and builders who want real wood that lasts without drama.

What dropped in April 2025

Arbor Wood released 12 product‑specific EPDs in April 2025 covering multiple species and formats across three workhorse use cases. The set spans siding, decking, and dimensional lumber families for Ash, Poplar, Southern Yellow Pine, Douglas Fir, plus rough‑stock variants. All sit in Division 06 scope for finish carpentry and related assemblies. The program operator on record is Labeling Sustainability Inc. (Labeling Sustainability program operator overview).

What this means practically: project teams can now reference product‑specific declarations for core Arbor Wood SKUs instead of falling back to generic values. That eases carbon accounting and keeps these SKUs in play when owners require third‑party verified disclosures.

Competitive check: the nearest benchmarks

Thermory appears with a current EPD for thermally modified boards that covers both hardwood and softwood categories under a European operator. Accoya lists a current cladding EPD based on acetylated pine under the Dutch Milieudatabase. Kebony shows no current EPDs as of today. Read the room and you see Arbor Wood has effectively caught up with Accoya and Thermory on published coverage for exterior wood boards while creating daylight against Kebony on active declarations.

Why this matters in specs and bids

On many projects, no EPD means a default to conservative carbon assumptions. That can nudge a product out of contention even when performance is solid. With Arbor Wood’s first set live, teams can now compare apples to apples during material selection and compliance reviews. Less guessing. Faster submittals. More shots on goal.

Scope notes worth flagging

This debut focuses on high‑volume families rather than one‑off niche SKUs. That choice helps sales teams cover more opportunities with fewer documents during early design and VE rounds. If your roadmap includes interior millwork, rainscreen systems, or factory finishes, this foundation makes it easier to extend coverage without starting from scratch later.

Website visibility check

As of February 9, 2026, we did not locate an EPD library on Arbor Wood’s website. Visibility is key for specifiers who prefer to download directly from a manufacturer’s page, so adding an EPD hub that links to the operator record is a quick win. If helpful, we can share a simple template that most teams stand up in under a day.

Timing note on first‑time listings

These EPDs were issued in April 2025. It is common to see a lag of weeks to months between program operator issuance and appearance in the global directories teams search. That delay is avoidable with the right publication workflow and coordination. If future declarations need to show up within a day or two, reach out and we’ll outline a playbook.

Bottom line

Arbor Wood now speaks the language of carbon disclosure across its core wood families, which is exactly where specs get decided. The company is competitively covered next to Accoya and Thermory, and it has a clear opening where Kebony is currently quiet. Getting the EPDs front‑and‑center on the website is the next small step that pays off quickly. Nicely done, and well timed for the 2026 bid season. It’s a strong first chapter that will definately help win more seats at the table.