Amico Global: products and EPD coverage
Amico Global spans building, industrial and perimeter security hardware under one roof. Specifiers are asking for third‑party environmental proof more often, especially on metals. Here’s where Amico’s catalog shines, where EPDs appear to be missing, and how that impacts day‑to‑day spec wins.
Who Amico Global is and what they sell
Amico Global, short for Alabama Metal Industries Corporation, operates several lines that show up across jobsite types. Building Products covers metal lath, stucco and plaster trims, casing and control joints, plus systems like HydroDry and StayForm. Industrial Products includes expanded metal, bar grating, safety grating and perforated metal. Security Products spans Amiguard wire systems, ANC non‑conductive composite fencing, Chameleon retrofit kits and palisade options. The company lists 11 North American facilities and offers LEED submittal help on its site (Amico manufacturing and LEED info and LEED request forms).
How broad is the portfolio
Across building and security accessories the SKU count sits in the dozens per family. Industrial lines like expanded metal and safety grating multiply quickly by gauge, alloy and profile, so total variations run into the hundreds. This is a multi‑category metals player, not a pure play in one niche.
EPD coverage at a glance
We could not find third‑party verified, product‑specific EPDs publicly listed for Amico’s metal lath, trim accessories, safety grating, expanded metal, or perimeter security systems as of December 2025. If any exist, they are not readily discoverable in the major EPD libraries most project teams consult, which creates a visibility gap during submittals. Their site focuses on LEED assistance, but the pages emphasize historic MR credits and plant proximity rather than current product EPDs.
Why that matters right now
LEED v5 was ratified by USGBC members on March 28, 2025, with a stronger emphasis on decarbonization and product transparency. Teams pursuing v5 are primed to favor products with verified EPDs because those documents make carbon accounting faster and lower risk for the design team (USGBC, 2025) (USGBC, 2025).
Competitors already show EPDs in overlapping scopes
Several steel framing and accessory brands frequently encountered alongside Amico do publish EPDs that cover categories like cold‑formed steel framing, clips and even metal lath and plaster accessories. Examples include ClarkDietrich, CEMCO and MarinoWARE. One state procurement database lists a current CEMCO “Cold‑Formed Steel Framing and Accessories” EPD with a reported cradle‑to‑gate GWP of 2,660 kgCO2e per metric ton and an expiry of May 2, 2028, alongside an Office of the State Architect limit used for screening at 1,730 kgCO2e per metric ton for the North America geography. That is exactly the sort of official reference a reviewer may use when two bids look similar on price and performance (Colorado Department of Revenue, 2025) (Colorado Department of Revenue, 2025).
A likely missed opportunity: diamond mesh metal lath
Diamond mesh lath is a staple for stucco and adhered stone. When a project calls for product‑specific EPDs or gives preference to them, submittals will often slot to a brand whose framing EPD explicitly includes “expanded metal lath, plaster trim and accessories.” If Amico’s lath lacks a visible EPD, it can be penciled out in favor of a competitor with documentation in hand. That does not mean the product performs worse. It means the paperwork barrier wasn’t adressd.
Security fencing is moving too
Perimeter systems are catching up on transparency. Several composite and coated steel fence lines abroad already carry EPDs in the EPD International system, which signals where specifications are heading in utilities and transport where Amico Security often plays. Having Amiguard or ANC covered by an operator‑published EPD would remove friction for critical‑infrastructure bids that now scrutinize embodied carbon alongside performance.
If Amico wants to close the gap fast
- Prioritize a portfolio EPD that clearly covers cold‑formed accessories and metal lath under the common steel construction PCR used by competitors. That alone unlocks many building envelopes.
- Follow with product‑specific EPDs for high‑volume security SKUs like Amiguard wire and ANC composite fence, since utilities and airports increasingly expect them.
- For industrial lines, begin with safety grating and expanded metal families where gauge and alloy variants can be modeled efficiently from shared data.
A credible interim move, if product‑specific timing is tight, is participation in an industry‑wide EPD for cold‑formed steel framing that is currently valid through May 27, 2026, while planning product‑specific coverage next. Teams still prefer product‑specific for LEED v5 weighting, yet the industry‑wide document is a recognizable bridge for many specs (SFIA, 2025) (SFIA, 2025).
What spec‑driven teams will notice
- Clear EPD links on product pages reduce back‑and‑forth during submittals.
- A single, operator‑verified PDF that bundles multiple accessories cuts review time for walls and façade details.
- Site‑specific variants can follow once the base model is live, without slowing the first publication.
Bottom line for commercial ROI
Amico already sells into many application types where EPDs grease the skids, from education and healthcare façades to utility perimeters. Making lath, trims, grating and flagship fences EPD‑visible would remove a recurring hurdle in LEED v5 and corporate‑policy bids. The fastest wins come from nailing data collection once, keeping review cycles tight, then publishing with a mainstream operator so specifiers can find it in seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an industry‑wide EPD satisfy most specifiers for cold‑formed steel framing and accessories?
It satisfies many entry‑level requirements and can keep bids moving. For LEED v5 optimization and owner policies that prefer product‑specific declarations, you will still want product‑specific EPDs to avoid scoring penalties (USGBC, 2025).
Which product family should Amico prioritize for its first product‑specific EPD?
Metal lath and plaster accessories. They touch many project types and are frequently included in competitor framing EPDs, so covering them first removes the most friction across bids.
Are security fences covered by recognized PCRs and EPD programs?
Yes. Several perimeter fence types have been published in EPD International and other programs. That signals viable rulebooks and reviewers accustomed to seeing fence EPDs in critical‑infrastructure work.
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.
