Congrats Ryno, first EPDs hit the spec stage

What launched in August

Ryno has published its first Environmental Product Declaration covering Porcelain Stoneware at 20 mm thickness, framed as a family‑level declaration rather than a single SKU. The EPD is issued by EPD Hub and first appeared in August 2025. An external LCA consultant is credited in the file, signaling third‑party rigor without slowing the timeline.

Who Ryno serves, in one breath

Ryno supplies complete terrace and podium solutions for commercial projects, from porcelain pavers to adjustable pedestals and rails. That systems DNA matters because specifiers want components that work together, with environmental data that is easy to cite during reviews.

Where to find the documents fast

Ryno lists EPD downloads on its site, including the porcelain paver EPD and an EPD for its metal pedestals. See the Sustainability page and the consolidated Downloads hub for direct access: Ryno Sustainability and Ryno Downloads. If page structures shift, keep visiblity high by keeping a single, always‑current EPD page linked from product and system pages.

Competitive snapshot, today’s tile and system context

In porcelain tile, established players already show current product‑specific coverage. Daltile has multiple recent plant‑tied EPDs for core wall and floor lines. Italian heavyweights like Mirage and Florim also list current porcelain stoneware EPDs across common thicknesses. Ryno’s debut closes the credibility gap on the paver surface itself, which is the visible top layer many reviewers scrutinize first.

For pedestal systems, we did not find current, program‑listed EPDs for several pedestal‑only brands that often appear in the same bids, including Buzon, Eterno Ivica, and Wallbarn. If that remains the case on a given project, Ryno’s combination of a paver EPD and a published pedestal EPD can simplify acceptance while others rely on proxies.

Why this changes spec math

When a project requires product‑specific EPDs, teams without one are often forced to model with conservative defaults. That quiet penalty can push an otherwise competitive line out of contention. A current EPD removes that drag, reduces substitution risk once written into Division 07 or 09, and keeps review cycles moving. It also pairs cleanly with LEED v5 era expectations for product transparency.

What to do next

Extend coverage methodically. Keep the porcelain family EPD fresh as ranges evolve, then align pedestal accessories and rails so common system builds are fully documented. Make downloads obvious on every relevant product page, and ensure sales and distributor teams know exactly which file to submit. If resourcing is tight, pick an LCA partner that actually takes on the data wrangling so plant and product teams stay focused on operations, not spreadsheets. This is how you go from first EPD to portfolio coverage without burning months you cannot spare.

The takeaway

Ryno has entered the transparency arena. On porcelain pavers they are catching up to established tile brands, and on pedestals they may already hold a practical edge where others lack visible EPDs. That combination makes it easier for specifiers to say yes on rooftops, balconies, and podiums, which is exactly where these systems win. Nice work, and definately a step worth amplifying.