Congratulations, DGL International’s first EPDs are live
Architectural powder coaters just got a bigger bench to spec from. DGL International Powder Coatings has entered the transparency arena with its first Environmental Product Declarations, published in June 2025 and focused on the product families architects actually call out by name. The move puts verified, comparable data on the table for offshore‑sourced projects headed to Australia and the wider Asia Pacific, removing the silent penalty that comes with missing EPDs when whole‑building carbon is scored.
What launched, and when it matters
DGL International has published its first set of product‑specific EPDs for architectural powder coatings, issued in June 2025 through the International EPD System. Individual declarations cover families like Armourspray, Duralloy, Duratec, Electro, Fluoroset, Protexture and Sublicoat, rather than one-off SKUs, which is what spec writers need in practice (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025). Thinkstep ANZ is listed as the LCA practitioner, aligning these with EN 15804 A2 for construction products.
What the scope looks like
The wave centers on architectural uses for aluminium and steel with region‑specific coverage. DGL’s entries target projects in Australia that are coated and manufactured in Asia under the DGL brand, mirroring parallel Dulux Powder Coatings families for locally made stock. Dulux publicly noted the portfolio totals 33 powder‑coating EPDs across the combined brand architecture, with DGL entries created to support offshore‑sourced Australian projects (Dulux Powder Coatings, 2025) (Dulux Powder Coatings, 2025).
Competitive snapshot in powder coatings
Interpon has family EPDs for its D1000, D2000 and D3000 architectural powder series under the same operator, which makes DGL’s debut a catch‑up move in categories buyers already recognize (Interpon D1000 EPD, 2023). IFS Coatings lists current powder EPDs with SCS Global Services, so coverage exists for North American specs even if portfolios differ by range and region. TIGER Coatings shows a current powder family EPD with IBU for its Series 75 line, again reinforcing that powder is not a blank spot for competitors.
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Why the timing is smart
The International EPD System crossed 18,000 valid, registered EPDs in 2025, with a record volume published that year. That signal is hard to miss, because more verified data in circulation raises expectations in bids and shortens the back‑and‑forth on submittals (EPD International milestone, 2025) (EPD Guide, 2025). Powder coatings show up across storefronts, façades and metals packages, so being model‑ready helps prevent late swaps when embodied carbon targets tighten.
Operator choice, expectations, and speed
Publishing with the International EPD System makes sense for cross‑border projects under EN 15804. The rule of thumb still stands. Pick a common PCR for your category, lock operator and verifier early, and keep data collection ruthless and simple so the model does not stall. Teams that specifiy powder by family expect coverage across gloss levels, colors and textures, not just a hero SKU.
Quick website check
We could not find a dedicated EPD landing page or download hub on dglpowders.com at the time of writing. The declarations are live in the operator library, yet a simple EPD page linked from product ranges would boost visibility and make submittals faster. Visibility is key, so adding links on Armourspray, Duralloy, Duratec, Electro, Fluoroset, Protexture and Sublicoat product pages is a low lift with high payoff.
The takeaway for specs
DGL International has put enviromental performance data in the same places its products compete. That levels the field with brands like Interpon and IFS where powder family EPDs already exist, and it opens more doors on projects that prefer or require product‑specific EPDs. In short, DGL is now playing where the points are scored.
Helpful background on the operator if you are planning your own path. See our field guide to the International EPD System.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which product families do DGL’s first EPDs cover and what is their intended use?
Families include Armourspray, Duralloy, Duratec, Electro, Fluoroset, Protexture and Sublicoat, targeted to architectural aluminium and steel applications across façades, windows, doors and fitouts.
Who verified or issued DGL International’s first EPDs?
They are published under the International EPD System with EN 15804 A2 conformance, and Thinkstep ANZ is listed as the LCA practitioner on the records we reviewed (EPD International, 2025).
Do competitors already have powder coating EPDs?
Yes. Interpon has family EPDs for D1000–D3000 in the International EPD System; IFS Coatings lists powder EPDs with SCS Global Services; TIGER Coatings has a powder family EPD at IBU.
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
