Congrats Hide‑a‑lite on its first EPD
Lighting specs move fast, and product‑specific EPDs are now table stakes in many bids. Hide‑a‑lite just stepped in with its first declaration, a practical start that meets buyers where they are and signals serious intent to play in the transparency arena.
What just launched
Hide‑a‑lite has published its first Environmental Product Declaration. It covers the Liteline IP65 1200 luminaire and was released in December 2025. The declaration is verified and published by EPD Hub and is valid for five years, which places the current expiry in December 2030 (Environdec General Programme Instructions, 2024).
What the EPD covers
Scope is product specific. The EPD represents a single IP65 tri‑proof style fixture designed for tough environments and through‑wiring, not a broad family average. That clarity helps specifiers compare like for like without decoding family roll‑ups.
Why this matters right now
Design teams increasingly treat an EPD as the price of entry rather than a nice‑to‑have. A product with a third‑party verified EPD avoids conservative default factors used when no declaration exists, which can tilt decisions in tight bids. Five‑year validity means this single document will work across multiple bid cycles before renewal is needed (Environdec General Programme Instructions, 2024).
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Competitive snapshot
The lighting field in Northern Europe is not empty. Fagerhult publishes a wide slate of product‑specific luminaire EPDs, many under EPD Hub, across indoor and demanding‑environment fixtures. SG Armaturen also offers extensive EPD coverage under EPD Norway that includes tri‑proof and industrial lines similar to what facility and logistics projects ask for. Glamox brings a deep EPD bench for workplace and architectural luminaires, also under EPD Norway. In short, Hide‑a‑lite has entered a crowded arena, and that is good news because it keeps the spec conversation about performance, design and carbon instead of price alone.
What this debut signals for buyers
For electrical contractors and project teams, a product‑specific EPD from a brand known for installer‑friendly luminaires makes procurement simpler. One document is not a whole library, yet it proves the data plumbing is in place. That transperency tends to scale faster once the first publish is done.
How Hide‑a‑lite can build on this
Two fast wins tend to compound. First, extend coverage to adjacent high‑volume SKUs in the same Liteline family so projects can keep a consistent look without losing EPD eligibility. Second, align future declarations to the same ruleset so results remain comparable across variants. Picking a partner that handles the heavy data wrangling and keeps collection painless inside the plant is the quiet unlock for speed, quality and repeatability.
Where to find it
We did not locate a dedicated EPD page on hide‑a‑lite.com during this review. A simple sustainability or downloads hub that surfaces the PDF and model coverage helps sales reps, distributors and designers find and reuse the document quickly. If it already exists and we missed it, link it from the core product page so it rides along with every quote.
The takeaway
This first EPD for Liteline IP65 1200 puts Hide‑a‑lite on more shortlists and moves them into clearer comparison with established peers. Competitors already show strong coverage in luminaires, which means Hide‑a‑lite’s move is timely and practical. Keep the cadence steady and the spec math will keep getting easier for teams that want their fixtures on the plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which product did Hide‑a‑lite cover in its first EPD and is it a single product or a family?
The EPD covers the Liteline IP65 1200 luminaire and is product specific, not a family average.
Who verified and published the EPD and how long is it valid?
The program operator is EPD Hub. EPDs are typically valid for five years under EN 15804‑aligned programs, after which they should be reviewed or renewed for continued use (Environdec General Programme Instructions, 2024).
How does this compare with competitors’ transparency coverage?
Peers like Fagerhult, SG Armaturen, and Glamox already publish numerous product‑specific luminaire EPDs, including tri‑proof and industrial categories. Hide‑a‑lite’s debut narrows the gap and makes direct comparisons easier in specs.
About the Author
Hazel Brooks is an editor at EPD Guide covering EPDs and the fast-evolving sustainability data landscape. She tracks program-operator updates, standards and guidance changes, and new EPD releases, connecting the dots across the market to report on trends, shifting expectations, and the competitive EPD landscape. Her work focuses on making complex data sets easier to navigate and access, so manufacturers and sustainability teams can act with clarity and confidence.
