Congrats, FixingPoint: first EPD lands
FixingPoint just entered the transparency arena with an Environmental Product Declaration published in April 2025. For a brand known for building‑envelope fasteners used on metal roofs, facades, and solar support, this puts real, third‑party‑verified numbers into the hands of specifiers. It also changes the competitive math where product‑specific EPDs increasingly decide who gets short‑listed, not just whose price looks sharp.
What FixingPoint published
FixingPoint’s debut is a single product‑family EPD covering Stainless Steel Bi‑Metal Self‑drilling and Self‑tapping Fasteners across a range of sizes and typical envelope uses including single skin and built‑up metal cladding, composite panels, side‑lap stitching, rainscreen façade systems, and solar panel support systems. The declaration is issued by EPD Hub under its Core PCR v1.1. Publication month: April 2025. The developer or LCA consultant is not stated in the EC3 listing.
Why this matters in the spec room
Product‑specific EPDs help teams avoid generic penalties in carbon accounting and speed submittal reviews because the data is third‑party verified and comparable. That is especially helpful where LEED v5 draft language and many owner standards prefer product‑specific declarations to hit project targets. Fewer back‑and‑forths, less guessing, more predictable approvals.
Competitive picture right now
Closest peers for self‑drilling building‑envelope screws show a mixed field. Hilti has an EPD that explicitly covers Self Drilling Screws with publication in 2025 via EPD Hub, so FixingPoint is now credibly in the same conversation. SFS and EJOT do not show product‑specific EPDs for stainless bi‑metal self‑drilling screws in EC3 as of February 7, 2026. That gives FixingPoint immediate spec parity with one global player and a visibility edge where others are still quiet.
Family coverage beats one‑off SKUs
FixingPoint’s EPD spans a family with multiple sizes. That mirrors how envelopes are actually detailed across a project, where a package can include primary fixings, stitch screws, and façade attachments that share materials and processes. A family EPD reduces paperwork overhead for estimators and technical teams who dont want to chase a dozen separate PDFs just to price a roof and rainscreen bundle.
What this signals to buyers
Buyers read first‑time EPDs as a commitment to continuous reporting. The smartest next moves are simple to execute: make the PDF easy to grab on every relevant product page, include the EPD in technical submittal packs, and mention it in guide specs. If it’s not yet live on the website’s product or sustainability pages, visibility is key, so definately add it.
Where to extend next
The envelope category rewards momentum. Extending coverage to carbon‑steel variants, coated head styles, and accessory washers would let project teams assemble more of a system with verified data. Pick a program operator that fits market geography and workflows, and choose a partner who handles data wrangling and internal coordination so engineers and ops keep focus on production rather than spreadsheets.
The takeaway
FixingPoint’s April 2025 EPD puts verified numbers behind a core building‑envelope fastener family. That closes the gap with an established competitor while creating daylight where others are still unpublished. It also makes life easier for estimators and specifiers who want fewer surprises and faster approvals. In short, a sharp first step that opens more doors in bids and design meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EPDs did FixingPoint publish and what do they cover?
One product‑family EPD covering Stainless Steel Bi‑Metal Self‑drilling and Self‑tapping Fasteners across a range of sizes and common building‑envelope uses. Issued by EPD Hub under Core PCR v1.1 in April 2025.
Who issued and verified the EPD?
EPD Hub is listed as the program operator using its Core PCR v1.1. The developer or LCA consultant is not stated in the EC3 listing.
How does this change FixingPoint’s competitive position?
It creates spec parity with Hilti, which already has an EPD for self‑drilling screws, and an advantage where SFS and EJOT do not show comparable product‑specific EPDs in EC3 as of February 7, 2026.
What should buyers and specifiers expect next?
Broader coverage across related fastener variants and easy website access to the EPD on product pages and in submittal packs.
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.
