Congrats, Biddle: first‑ever EPDs for air curtains
Biddle just entered the transparency arena with Environmental Product Declarations for its SR air curtain line. For a category where many specs still default to generic assumptions, product‑specific data flips the conversation from “do you have an EPD” to “which model fits this door and duty cycle.” Here’s what they published, how it maps to real projects, and where this puts them competitively.
What Biddle just published
Biddle’s debut Environmental Product Declarations arrived in April 2025 and then expanded in January 2026. All are product‑specific and verified by EPD Hub under EN 50693:2019.
- SR‑M‑250‑E free‑hanging electric air curtain (issued April 2025, EN 50693, EPD Hub).
- SR M‑200‑E electric air curtain family declaration covering common sizes for door heights about 2.0 to 4.0 m (issued January 2026, EN 50693, EPD Hub).
- SR M‑200‑H hydronic air curtain family declaration for the same height band (issued January 2026, EN 50693, EPD Hub).
Together, these documents signal coverage for both electric and hydronic SR variants, with one single‑SKU EPD and two family‑level EPDs that reflect real‑world spec choices across retail, grocery, and mixed‑use entrances.
Why this matters in spec land
On many projects, a product without a product‑specific EPD forces modelers to use conservative defaults that can penalize whole‑building LCA results. Having a third‑party verified EPD removes that friction so the discussion pivots to performance, integration, and lead time. With LEED v5 now shaping owner expectations, teams increasingly treat an EPD as table stakes for shortlist consideration.
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What’s inside the scope
The SR range targets doorway heights common to storefronts, supermarkets, and customer‑facing operations where doors cycle frequently. The electric model suits sites without hot‑water loops. The hydronic model slots into buildings with plant heat, keeping electrical loads focused on fans and controls. A free‑hanging 2.5‑meter electric SKU is covered specifically, which mirrors how many entrances are actually laid out during TI phases.
Competitive snapshot (as of February 8, 2026)
It’s useful to check who else shows air‑curtain EPDs right now in the global directory specifiers lean on. We did not find current, product‑specific air curtain EPDs there for the following close competitors: Berner Air Curtains, Mars Air Systems, and Thermoscreens. That means Biddle’s SR declarations create a clear visibility edge for projects where environmental documentation is screened early. In broader HVAC, Systemair and others publish EPDs for AHUs and fans, but air‑curtain coverage specifically has been thin in public listings.
Program operator choice
Biddle published with EPD Hub, a program operator that verifies declarations to ISO 14025 and EN 15804 frameworks while applying EN 50693 for electrical and electronic products. For air curtains that combine metalwork with fans, coils, and controls, this rulebook aligns with how the core electronics and assemblies are assessed while staying comparable within the category.
Website visibility check
We could not locate the new EPDs on Biddle’s public sites or product pages as of today. Visibility matters because design teams often pull submittals from manufacturer pages during pre‑bid and VE crunch. Posting the PDFs in product downloads and on a central sustainability page will shorten back‑and‑forth and help reps move faster. Examples of public product pages without embedded EPDs today include SR and IsolAir listings on Biddle’s regional sites (SR Comfort Air Curtains, IsolAir2).
Timing note
Biddle’s first EPD landed in April 2025. Today is February 8, 2026. If this felt slower to show up in the directories teams use, that tracks with a common pattern where publication at the operator precedes broad directory visibility by weeks to months. There are proven ways to cut that lag so new declarations appear for specifiers within a day or two. If that’s a priority on future releases, reach out and we’ll outline a fast path.
Commercial takeaway
Air curtains touch entrances where energy, comfort, and air exchange are most visible. Biddle now brings auditable, product‑specific data to that conversation. Against peers who lack published air‑curtain EPDs, this is a spec‑level advantage. The next move is simple and definately worth it: surface the EPDs prominently on product pages, sync them to the major data hubs, and keep expanding coverage across the remaining SKUs so sales can answer “yes” before the question is even asked.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EPDs did Biddle publish in this first wave and which models do they cover?
Three. One single‑SKU EPD for the SR‑M‑250‑E free‑hanging electric unit and two family‑level EPDs covering SR electric and SR hydronic air curtains for common retail doorway heights. All are verified by EPD Hub using EN 50693:2019.
Which program operator verified Biddle’s new air‑curtain EPDs?
EPD Hub. The declarations reference EN 50693:2019 within the ISO 14025 and EN 15804 framework.
Do close competitors show product‑specific air‑curtain EPDs in the main directories today?
As of February 8, 2026, we did not find current product‑specific air‑curtain EPDs for Berner Air Curtains, Mars Air Systems, or Thermoscreens in the global directory used by specifiers.
What should Biddle do next to maximize commercial impact?
Post the EPD PDFs on product pages and a central sustainability page, then push them to all major data hubs so reps and specifiers can find them instantly. Expand coverage to remaining SKUs to avoid gaps during VE or substitutions.
About the Author
John brings a clear, research-driven perspective on the EPD, LCA and HPD space and keeps a close pulse on environmental trends and standards in North America, helping clients understand where the industry is heading and how to get there.
