Congrats, Elega: first EPDs now live

What Elega published

Two product‑specific EPDs now cover Elega’s core offer: a full “new kitchen” system and a “kitchen update” system that retains existing cabinet frames where feasible. Both are cradle‑to‑gate with end‑of‑life modules and were issued under EPD Hub. Month of release in EC3 shows August.

These EPDs scope a typical two bedroom apartment kitchen and spell out materials, manufacturing energy, transport, waste, and end‑of‑life scenarios. Independent external verification is noted, which is the linchpin specifiers look for when screening submittals.

Company context and why this matters now

Elega designs and manufactures custom kitchen components in Finland for homeowners and project buyers who want speed and clean execution. Their model often replaces doors, fronts, tops, and mechanisms while keeping structurally sound frames in place. An EPD for that system is commercial leverage. When projects need embodied‑carbon accounting, a product with a verified, product‑specific EPD avoids conservative penalties that can push otherwise good options aside in favor of competitors with declared impacts.

Where to find the documents

Elega already lists the EPD PDFs on its site, including English versions for the kitchen update and new kitchen. See “Vastuullisuus” and the linked documents titled “EPD Keittiön päivitys ENG” and “EPD Uusi keittiö ENG” for direct downloads. If these links ever move on the site, mirroring the PDFs on product pages and sales collateral keeps submittals friction‑free.

• Kitchen update EPD (PDF): available on Elega’s site.
• New kitchen EPD (PDF): available on Elega’s site.

Competitive snapshot

For European kitchen systems, Nobia brands already publish product‑specific EPDs for cabinets and painted frontals under EPD Hub, so Elega’s coverage now meets the same transparency bar in this category. Ballingslöv AB shows EPD activity historically, with no current EPDs visible in our latest scan and past declarations now expired. Net effect for specifiers is simple. Elega has closed the gap with an established EPD publisher and, in certain bids, may leapfrog players whose older documents no longer count as current.

What the scope signals to spec‑teams

The two EPDs bracket the main buying modes for kitchens. New build or full gut jobs reference the “new kitchen” model. Renovations prioritizing carbon and cost can cite the “kitchen update” model where frame reuse fits the brief. That split maps neatly to how project managers compare options and helps estimators defend the choice with third‑party verified data instead of generic assumptions. It’s a sensible playbook for future declarations too because most portfolios have a small set of repeatable build‑ups that cover the majority of volume.

A quick word on program operators

EPD Hub’s EPDs appear widely in European specs and, from late 2025, carry ECO Platform’s Established ECO marking, which tends to streamline acceptance across markets. Linking to the operator’s page in submittals is a tiny step that saves inbox ping‑pong later. If another operator is preferred by a buyer, the same LCA foundations can be ported and verified accordingly. We’ve seen that agility cut weeks from go‑to‑market.

What to do next

Surface these EPDs on every product page the sales team uses, add them to standard quote packs, and coach reps to reference the correct model by project type. That’s how paperwork turns into wins. And keep the cadence. A steady stream of well‑scoped, verified EPDs builds brand trust in the same way a great install gallery does, only with numbers instead of photos. It’s definitley the right kind of momentum.

Bottom line

Elega’s first EPDs arrive exactly where the market is heading. The kitchen systems are now documented with third‑party verification, visible to specifiers, and aligned to a program operator that buyers recognize. That moves Elega from “nice story” to “ready to specify,” and it sharpens their edge against rivals that still show up without current EPDs.