Congrats, GPI: first EPD powers up medium voltage

What GPI just published

GPI’s first EPD landed in November 2025 for a Single Core Aluminum, XLPE insulated, MDPE sheathed medium‑voltage distribution cable rated 19/33 kV. The declaration lists EPD Hub as the program operator and credits Masader Sustainability Services as developer. The rulebook behind it is NPCR 027 Part B for Electrical Cables and Wires, which keeps comparisons apples to apples inside LCA tools. If you want a primer on the operator model, here is a plain‑language overview of EPD Hub.

Why this matters for GPI’s market

GPI manufactures power cables for utilities, infrastructure and industrial distribution, so medium‑voltage sits near the center of its project mix. An EPD here reduces friction in qualification and keeps estimates from defaulting to conservative generic factors that can tilt a spec toward a rival. Think of a PCR as the Monopoly rulebook, follow it and everyone plays the same game.

The competitive picture right now

Three peers already meet specifiers on EPD grounds for medium‑voltage cables. LS Cable & System USA shows MV‑105 family coverage under Smart EPD, and we profiled their move here: LS Cable & System USA’s first EPD goes live. Prysmian’s regional units publish a steady run of MV cable EPDs through EPD Norway and UL. Southwire’s portfolio includes multiple building‑wire and MV entries. GPI’s debut closes a visible gap, it does not end the race.

Scope signal, read it like a specifier

The published document reads as a product‑specific EPD for a defined 19/33 kV single‑core AL cable. That is great for like‑for‑like evaluation. If the sales team frequently bids other voltages or constructions, a compact set of family EPDs can extend coverage without creating a document sprawl. It is the difference between one hit single and an EP you can take on tour.

Program‑operator choice, decoded

EPD Hub runs a digital‑first workflow aligned with EN 15804 and ISO 14025, now recognized by ECO Platform as an Established ECO EPD Programme Operator. For reviewers, that recognition helps with cross‑market acceptance in Europe. For product teams, the main benefit is cycle time from verified data to a live, citable record, which keeps momentum in active bids.

Findability check on GPI’s site

As of February 25, 2026, we could not locate a public EPD library or announcement on GPI’s website. The Downloads page lists catalogs but no EPD documents yet. Here is the current hub for downloads on their site: https://gizapowerindustry.com/en_downloads. Visibility matters, specifers will not hunt long. A simple EPD landing page linked from Products and Downloads usually does the trick.

Timing note most teams miss

The EPD was issued in November 2025, which is more than two weeks ago. There is often a lag of weeks to months between program‑operator publication and appearance in the global directories that architects and engineers actually query. Reducing that lag protects live opportunities. If you want a playbook to get new EPDs visible within a day or two next time, reach out to the author via the contact under this article and we can share options.

What GPI can do next

• Expand to a concise MV family set that covers common ratings and conductor choices, then add low‑voltage building wire that shows up on the same schedules.
• Publish a clear EPD page with direct downloads, product mapping and rulebook notes, then mirror links on key product pages.
• Align internal data pulls to one reference year and standardize utility and scrap reporting, so renewals and follow‑ons do not stall when projects heat up.

The takeaway

GPI has entered the transparency arena with a credible first step in a high‑signal category. Established competitors already show coverage, yet a visible, easy‑to‑download MV EPD keeps GPI in more shortlists and shifts selection toward performance and delivery rather than assumptions. Keep the cadence going and the spec math starts to favor the team that shows its work.