Magnorvinduet publishes first EPDs for windows and doors
Magnorvinduet just switched on a powerful new spec lever. With its first product‑specific Environmental Product Declarations now live, the brand can show carbon numbers where buyers used to see guesswork. That means fewer hurdles in prequalifications, smoother documentation in bids, and a clearer path into projects that reward verified transparency.
What Magnorvinduet just published
Magnorvinduet has released its first two product‑specific EPDs covering a fixed triple‑glazed window and a triple‑glazed sliding door. Both are verified and published by EPD Hub and reference EN 17213 for windows and pedestrian doorsets. The declarations describe the company’s signature three‑layer frame concept that blends interior wood, an insulating composite core, and recycled aluminium on the exterior.
Why this matters now is simple. These are the first Magnorvinduet EPDs buyers can point to during submittals and carbon accounting, which moves the brand from implied performance to verified data.
Scope notes that specifiers care about
Each EPD uses a representative declared unit common for fenestration, with the window sized at 1.23 m by 1.48 m and the sliding door declared at standard module dimensions. That format keeps comparisons meaningful within the same product family. If a project needs variants, teams can scale impacts per the method described in the EPD text or request a project‑specific calculation from the manufacturer.
Program operator and rulebook
The documents are issued by EPD Hub under ISO 14025 and EN 15804. The category rule cited is EN 17213, the Part B for windows and pedestrian doorsets. Program operator choice affects reviewer expectations and formatting, not the credibility of results, so the key takeaway is that these are third‑party verified and ready for procurement files.
Competitive temperature check
- NorDan has an active suite of product‑specific EPDs across inward opening windows, reversible windows, and external doors verified through EPD Norway. Coverage spans both windows and doors, so Magnorvinduet’s debut places it squarely in the same transparency arena.
- Lyssand‑Frekhaug has several current EPDs for side‑hung windows, fixed frames, and balcony doors published with EPD International AB. That signals established coverage in closely comparable categories.
- Inwido Group brands publish product‑specific EPDs for wooden windows through EPD Danmark. This is relevant for Nordic cross‑border tenders where bidders line up brand families, not only single models.
- Gilje appears without current product‑specific EPDs in this category at the time of writing, which gives Magnorvinduet an edge where buyers prefer declarations on file.
Net effect. Magnorvinduet is not sneaking in on the edges, it has entered the transparency arena where leaders already compete, which protects margin by reducing the default penalty that hits products without an EPD during carbon tallying.
Commercial upside in plain terms
Product‑specific EPDs help teams avoid being swapped late in the cycle when designers or GCs reconcile embodied carbon targets. With declarations available, Magnorvinduet products stay in the conversation on more projects, especially those aligning with EN 15804 reporting and LEED v5 credit structures for product transparency. We see this as a smart move for pipeline resilience rather than a one‑off marketing win.
Where to find them on the website
As of today, Magnorvinduet’s site references EPDs on several product pages, such as the Top Swing Window page and other product materials, and the Products overview notes that several items have their own EPD (Top Swing Window, Products). We did not yet locate the new 2030‑validity window and sliding door EPD files posted alongside those pages, so surfacing them in a single, clearly labeled EPD library would boost buyer confidence and shorten submittal chases. Thier sales team will thank them for it.
What this signals to the market
Magnorvinduet now ticks the transparency box for key window and door types. Competitors already active in EPD reporting will not be able to use documentation gaps to dislodge them, and competitors without current EPDs will feel the pressure to match coverage. That is how specification share shifts, one verified declaration at a time.
Quick next steps for specifiers
- Save the two new EPD PDFs in your project library and tag them by CSI 08 scope.
- Confirm whether your project needs additional variants or U‑value options and request any supporting calculations early.
- If your client tracks portfolio‑level embodied carbon, log these documents in your material baseline now to avoid rework during closeout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which product types are covered by Magnorvinduet’s first EPDs and under which program operator?
Two product‑specific EPDs cover a fixed triple‑glazed window and a triple‑glazed sliding door. They are verified and published by EPD Hub under ISO 14025 and EN 15804 Part A with EN 17213 as the Part B rule set.
Do these EPDs apply to a product family or a single configuration?
The declarations use representative declared units common for fenestration, including a 1.23 m by 1.48 m window size. That supports comparison within the family. For variants, request a project‑specific calculation or confirm scaling guidance described in the EPDs.
How does Magnorvinduet’s coverage compare with competitors?
NorDan and Lyssand‑Frekhaug already publish multiple product‑specific EPDs in similar categories, and Inwido brands cover wooden windows in Denmark. Gilje currently shows no active EPDs in this category. Magnorvinduet’s debut closes the gap and strengthens bid readiness.
Where can I find the EPDs on Magnorvinduet’s website?
The site references EPDs on product pages and notes EPD availability on the Products overview. We did not find the new publications posted yet, so we recommend a dedicated EPD library page for easy access. See the Top Swing Window page and Products overview for current references.
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.
