Congrats, Elpress: first EPDs power up specs
Elpress has stepped into the transparency arena. In March 2025 the Swedish connector specialist published its first Environmental Product Declarations for C‑sleeves, then followed with copper tube terminals in July and bimetal terminals in December. For teams chasing dependable, spec‑ready data on electrical terminations, this is a meaningful shift.
What Elpress just published
Elpress’ debut set in March 2025 covers C‑sleeves for branching and splicing copper conductors in three size ranges. These are product‑family EPDs, not single‑SKU one‑offs, issued by EPD Hub. The portfolio expanded in July 2025 with an EPD for Cu‑tube terminals and again in December 2025 with AlCu bimetal terminals. We did not see a publicly listed LCA consultant on the declarations. Elpress also centralizes downloads on its site, which is exactly what specifiers look for (Elpress news, 2026).
Why it matters in real projects
Elpress builds crimp terminals, sleeves and tools for power distribution, rail, renewables and OEM panels. These parts live inside switchgear, combiner boxes and earthing systems where documentation must move fast. With product‑specific EPDs, designers can compare like‑for‑like, avoid pessimistic default factors and keep bids focused on performance rather than price alone.
Competitive picture in connectors
- Ouneva has EPDs for cable lugs and distribution blocks published in 2025 under EPD Hub. Coverage is comparable on copper lugs and branching hardware, so Elpress now meets a direct competitor on transparency.
- ABB S.p.A. lists a PEP Ecopassport declaration for wire connectors valid to 2030, which signals coverage in adjacent termination hardware.
- Panduit publishes EPDs for cable ties and some data cabling, which helps in electrical infrastructure but does not substitute for crimped lugs or C‑sleeves. Here Elpress holds an edge on terminals.
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Program operator choice, decoded
EPD Hub is a digital‑first operator aligned with EN 15804 and ISO 14025 and recognized as an Established ECO EPD Programme Operator as of December 2025 (EPD Guide, 2026). For manufacturers this means quicker cycles from verified data to a live, citable declaration.
Speed to visibility still wins
The first issuance was in March 2025, and today is February 10, 2026. That gap highlights a common reality where program‑operator publication precedes inclusion in the databases architects actually query by weeks or months. Reducing that lag is free margin in specs. If teams want playbooks to get new EPDs visible in a day or two next time, reach out to the author. We’re happy to share what works.
Are the EPDs easy to find on the site?
Yes. Elpress hosts an EPD overview with direct document access plus a recent news post announcing the bimetal terminals EPDs. Link your C‑sleeve and terminal product pages back to that EPD hub page and mirror links in data sheets to tighten discoverability for estimators and EPCs (Elpress EPD page, 2025). Small SEO tweaks like adding "Environmental Product Declaration" to page titles help, too. A tiny step, big pay‑off, and frankly it is suprisingly often missed.
What this unlocks next
- Bid parity where EPDs are table stakes. Elpress now checks the documentation box alongside Ouneva on lugs.
- Faster submittals. Verified, product‑family coverage means fewer RFIs on variants and sizes.
- A clearer roadmap. With three families declared, future wins live in rounding out adjacent accessories and toolkits that ride into the same switchboard or array box.
Bottom line for specifiers and sellers
Elpress has entered the transparency arena with March 2025 issuances and a clear follow‑through. For lugs and C‑sleeves, they now match or outpace coverage among close competitors, which keeps projects moving and bids clean. Keep the momentum by keeping those EPD links front‑and‑center where buyers actually click.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operator published Elpress’ first EPDs and what standard do they follow?
EPD Hub published them, aligned with EN 15804 and ISO 14025. EPD Hub is recognized as an Established ECO EPD Programme Operator as of December 2025 (EPD Guide, 2026).
Do Elpress’ EPDs cover single SKUs or product families?
They are product‑family EPDs that group multiple sizes and variants, which streamlines submittals and keeps specifications flexible.
Where can specifiers find Elpress’ EPD downloads?
On Elpress’ EPD overview page and in a January 2026 news post that confirms the third declaration for bimetal terminals (Elpress news, 2026).
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.
