Congrats, Camozzi Automation: first EPDs on the board
Camozzi Automation just stepped into the transparency arena with its debut Environmental Product Declaration, giving specifiers something concrete to point at when automation hardware shows up in building scopes. That single step can keep a bid alive when owners ask for product‑specific documentation instead of generic defaults.
What Camozzi published in May 2025
Camozzi Automation released its first product‑specific EPD in May 2025. The declaration covers an HMI and control panel product line for automation platforms, categorized under MasterFormat 27 11 16 Cabinets, Racks, Frames and Enclosures. It is issued by the Association P.E.P program under the electrical and HVAC equipment rule set known as “Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products.” The operator entry reads as a product family scope rather than a single one‑off SKU, which is practical for specs that span sizes and configurations.
Why this matters in specs and bids
Process and building projects increasingly ask for verified EPDs on electrical gear that lives inside data halls, factories, and MEP rooms. Without one, teams default to conservative numbers that can tilt a close decision. In France, for example, project LCAs draw from INIES where PEP ecopassport records are the norm for equipment, with more than one thousand PEP entries listed at year‑end 2024 (INIES Baromètre, 2025). That is the standard playbook many European design teams use.
Program operator choice, in context
Camozzi’s debut sits with Association P.E.P, the electrotechnical program widely referenced alongside EN 15804 workflows in Europe. Publishing here signals alignment with how electrical equipment is modeled in building LCAs, especially where INIES is a required source (INIES, 2025). If portfolio expansion is on the roadmap, staying consistent on operator and PCRs keeps comparability straight for specifiers.
Fine print product teams will care about
- Category fit: the EPD maps to 27 11 16, which aligns with enclosures, panels, and associated subassemblies that appear on electrical one‑lines.
- Rulebook: the underlying PCR is the electrical and HVAC‑R set commonly used by PEP ecopassport, so comparable products from peers can be reviewed side by side.
- LCA developer: the public operator record does not name a separate consultant. If more EPDs follow, listing the developer and metadata consistently helps procurement teams vet scope quickly.
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Who Camozzi is, and why timing works
Camozzi Automation builds motion and fluid‑control solutions, from pneumatic fittings and valves to electromechanical actuation and complete control assemblies. Those systems increasingly land inside buildings and skids where sustainability screens now sit next to safety and uptime. An EPD gives sales and channel partners a clean answer when buyers ask for enviromental proof, not a promise.
The competitive snapshot
In the same 27 11 16 neighborhood, ABB and Hager publish current product‑specific EPDs under Association P.E.P for panels, bus stacks, and smart modules. Legrand also fields a broad set of declarations across cabinets and raceways. Camozzi’s entry narrows a visibility gap in electrical rooms and control cabinets where those brands have been spec‑ready for years. It will not replace portfolio depth overnight, yet it removes an easy objection on shortlists.
Can we see the EPDs on the company site yet
We searched Camozzi’s Certifications and Quality pages and did not find a dedicated EPD listing at the time of writing. Visibility matters because project teams often pull links for submittals from manufacturer pages. Adding an “Environmental Product Declarations” section alongside ISO certificates will help distributors and specifiers grab the right PDF fast.
What smart next steps look like
- Expand coverage to the adjacent SKUs specifiers bundle with panels, for example communication modules or pre‑wired enclosures. Keeping operator and PCRs consistent preserves apples‑to‑apples comparisons.
- Treat data collection as a workflow problem. The fastest programs minimize plant disruption by coordinating a single reference year of energy, materials, transport, waste, and volumes, then validating results with a third‑party verifier. That saves engineering time and keeps the pipeline moving.
The takeaway
Camozzi Automation has entered the transparency arena with a relevant first EPD in a category that shows up on real drawings. In competitive terms, this catches up to established electrification players in places where EPDs are a ticket to play, and it sets a clear path to expand coverage so fewer line items get swapped at submittal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EPD program operator published Camozzi Automation’s first declaration and what rules does it follow
Association P.E.P published it, under the electrical and HVAC equipment PCR framework used for PEP ecopassport declarations.
Is the scope a single product or a family
The operator entry reads as a product family scope for an HMI and control‑panel series, which helps apply the EPD across common sizes and options.
What should be prioritized next to strengthen coverage for specifications
Add EPDs for adjacent panel subassemblies and commonly bundled modules, keep the same operator and PCR for comparability, and surface all EPD PDFs on the Certifications or Sustainability page.
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.
