Congrats Metalprojekts on first-ever EPD for steel structures
Metalprojekts has entered the transparency arena. In November 2025 the Latvian steel fabricator published its first Environmental Product Declaration covering welded and coated load‑bearing steel structures up to EXC3 under EN 1090‑2. That turns complex fabrications from datasheet talk into verifiable, citable numbers that keep bids moving and specifers confident.
What went live in November
Metalprojekts released a product‑family EPD for welded and surface treated steel structures used in buildings, bridges, and other load‑bearing applications. Scope spans fabrication and finishing, with assemblies prepared for site installation and performance class up to EXC3 per EN 1090‑2. This reads as portfolio coverage rather than a single SKU, which helps estimators and engineers compare like for like across typical frame packages.
Program operator on record
The declaration is published with EPD Hub as program operator, a digital‑first platform many European teams now recognize for EN 15804 Type III EPDs. If you want a quick primer on how this operator works and why it is accepted broadly, here is a plain‑language overview on EPD Guide (EPD Hub overview, 2026). The public listing for Metalprojekts does not name a separate LCA developer, so we will update if a developer organization is added later.
Why this matters in specs and bids
On projects that prefer product‑specific EPDs, teams avoid conservative default factors that can quietly tilt whole‑building LCA results. Having a verified declaration keeps conversations focused on design, lead time, and total installed cost instead of debating assumptions. That is especially helpful for structural packages where substitutions ripple into fire, connections, and erection plans.
Who Metalprojekts is, briefly
Metalprojekts is a Latvia‑based fabricator that designs, manufactures, and assembles custom metal structures for building and infrastructure clients across Europe. Their site highlights columns, beams, hangars, masts, and non‑standard assemblies, which aligns well with the EPD’s family scope and use cases in primary and secondary steel.
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Competitive snapshot in this category
Here is how the immediate landscape looks based on current public EPDs.
- Ruukki Construction Oy has active coverage for hot‑dip galvanized building products under the same corrosion‑protection PCR, spanning profiles and structural components. That is broad portfolio positioning.
- Mostostal Siedlce (PL) lists current EPDs for hot‑dip galvanized and paint‑coated steel structures, also aligned to corrosion‑protection rules, which maps closely to fabricated assemblies.
- UPB AS, a major Baltic structural player, shows no current EPDs as of February 25, 2026 in public directories, with previous listings expired. That creates a local opening for teams that need verified numbers on steel fabrications right now.
Taken together, Metalprojekts is catching up to Northern European incumbents while gaining an edge over at least one regional rival that lacks live declarations for steel fabrications today.
Make it easy to find
We could not locate the new EPD on Metalprojekts’ website during this review. Adding an EPD page with direct downloads and a short “where it applies” note will help sales and partners pull the right file without chasing email threads. Visibility is free momentum.
A quick timing note
The declaration was issued in November 2025 and today is February 25, 2026. Publication on a program operator often precedes inclusion in the databases architects actually search by weeks to months. Reducing that lag is real spec advantage. If future EPDs should go live across directories within a day or two, reach out to the author for the playbook we recommend.
What to do next
Extend coverage where it moves revenue. Many projects pair frames with stairs, platforms, railings, and connection hardware that ride the same submittal. A compact set of family EPDs can cover those frequent combinations without overburdening plants. Keep the data pulls simple, lock a reference year, and standardize utility snapshots so renewals are predictable and fast.
Bottom line
Metalprojekts just made steel fabrications easier to specify. One clear EPD, in the right category, with language the review boards recognize. That is a small document with outsized commercial impact when structural packages are on the line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product scope does Metalprojekts’ first EPD cover?
A product‑family declaration for welded and coated load‑bearing steel structures up to EXC3 under EN 1090‑2, prepared for assembly on buildings, bridges, and similar structures.
Which program operator published the EPD?
EPD Hub. For background on how this operator works and market acceptance, see the EPD Guide overview linked above.
Is a separate LCA developer or consultant named?
The public record we reviewed does not list a developer organization for this declaration. We will update if that changes.
Do close competitors show similar EPD coverage?
Yes. Ruukki Construction and Mostostal Siedlce have active portfolio‑level EPDs for corrosion‑protected steel products. UPB AS shows no current EPDs as of February 25, 2026, which gives Metalprojekts a regional edge.
Where can specifiers find the document today?
It is published with the program operator. We did not find it on Metalprojekts’ own site, so adding an EPD page with direct links is recommended for faster access.
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.
