What just launched
Faraone published its first-ever product EPD in December 2025 covering the Ninfa family of glass-balustrade base channels. The declaration groups seven anodized aluminium profiles, with results declared per linear meter, which fits how these systems are designed and sold (EPD Italy, 2025).
Scope at a glance
The EPD covers the following profiles in one document: Ninfa 6, 56, 106, 116, 176, 186 and 50‑N. Program operator is EPD Italy using PCR ICMQ‑001/15 rev 2, and the validity runs to December 2030 (EPD Italy, 2025). That is a product‑family play, not a single‑SKU one, which helps specifiers map the right channel to project loads without juggling multiple PDFs.
Quick company backdrop
Faraone designs transparent architecture solutions used on balconies, stadium stands and high‑traffic public spaces. The Ninfa series is their flagship base‑channel system for all‑glass railings, positioned for safety and clean sightlines. Bringing an EPD to this range aligns day‑to‑day sales conversations with what engineering and sustainability teams now ask for on real jobs.
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Competitive snapshot
Q‑railing shows broad coverage with five current EPDs for balustrade and railing systems issued in February 2025, published with EPD Hub (EPD Hub, 2025). That means buyers already expect verified numbers in this niche. As of March 28, 2026, we did not find current product EPDs in EC3 for Comenza or OnLevel in comparable glass‑balustrade base‑channel lines. If either published recently and it has not surfaced yet, that is a listing gap rather than coverage.
Why it matters for bids
On projects that score LEED v5 or run whole‑building LCA, a product without a product‑specific EPD often gets hit with conservative default factors. Teams with an EPD avoid that penalty, so they compete on performance and fit, not only price. For balustrades, that can be the difference between being carried through design or quietly swapped late in procurement.
Operator and LCA credits
The declaration appears under EPD Italy, Italy’s home‑market program operator connected to ICMQ and recognized by Accredia. If you prefer a primer on how EPD Italy fits in the EU ecosystem, start here on EPD Guide’s operator overview. The EPD lists Spinlife s.r.l. and Tecno ESG SB in a technical support role for the LCA and documentation, which signals a solid verification path (EPD Italy, 2025).
Can we find it on the company site?
We did not locate the EPD on Faraone’s website at the time of writing. Publishing a short “Environmental Declarations” page that links to the operator record helps sales teams drop proof into submittals in seconds. It also reduces back‑and‑forth with specifiers hunting for the latest file. Visibility is key here, definetly.
Timing tip many teams miss
EPDs often appear on the program operator site weeks before they show up in global directories many specifiers search. This one was issued in December 2025, so if discovery felt slow in January, that lag is normal. If you want future EPDs listed within a day or two, reach out and we can share a checklist that tightens the handoff between verification and public listing.
The takeaway
Faraone’s first EPD plants a clear flag in glass‑and‑aluminium balustrades. It catches the brand up to a visible front‑runner and creates immediate permission to bid where verified data is mandatory. Next up is simple: put the link where buyers look, brief the field team on when to use it, and keep the momentum while competitors play catch‑up.
