FIV (fiv.it): hydronics lineup and EPD coverage

Who FIV is and what they make

FIV is an Italian manufacturer of heating and plumbing components with a broad catalog across hydronics. Their site highlights three main product pillars with multiple sub‑lines: Heating (radiator valves and lockshields, manifolds, underfloor systems, thermostats), Hydraulics (water valves), and Gas (ball valves and manifolds) (FIV Company, 2025).

Product range at a glance

Based on the current catalog navigation, FIV covers several product families and dozens of distinct series. When you include sizes, finishes, and connection types, the total SKU count likely sits in the hundreds. It is not a pure play in one item, rather a portfolio that spans valves, manifolds, underfloor kits, pressure reducers, and accessories (Heating bodies and valves, 2025; Components for central heating, 2025).

What we found on environmental credentials

We did not find publicly listed, product‑specific EPDs for FIV as of December 11, 2025 on major operator libraries routinely checked by specifiers. FIV does publish a Quality and Environment page that confirms long‑running ISO systems, including ISO 9001 since 1996, ISO 14001 since 2010, and an upgrade to ISO 45001 from OHSAS 18001 in 2021, which signals management discipline but is not a substitute for product EPDs (FIV Quality and Environment, 2025) (link).

Where EPDs already decide spec lists

Hydronic brassware is increasingly covered by EPDs from competitors. Two useful benchmarks:

• Ball valves. LK Armatur’s brass ball valves carry an EN 15804 EPD published on February 27, 2025, valid to February 27, 2030 (EPD International, 2025) (LK Ball Valve EPD).
• Mixing kits and manifolds. Fratelli Pettinaroli has an EN 15804 EPD for mixing kits used in heating circuits, first issued March 12, 2024, valid to March 10, 2029 (EPD International, 2024) (Mixing Kit EPD).

For projects that require EPDs or give preference to them, a FIV valve or manifold without an EPD may be swapped for a listed alternative late in design. That creates a silent revenue leak that sales teams often never see.

Competitive set FIV meets most often

By product and application, typical rivals include Caleffi, Giacomini, IMI Hydronic Engineering, Danfoss, Oventrop, Fratelli Pettinaroli, Barberi, and General Fittings. In residential and light commercial work, these brands show up in heating loops, bathrooms, healthcare fitouts, and education buildings where hydronic control hardware is standardized. Some now tag EPDs directly in product libraries, which nudges specifiers to pick them first.

A likely best seller to prioritize

Radiator valves and brass ball valves appear core in FIV’s offer. If a flagship manual or thermostatic radiator valve lacks an EPD, that is an ideal first target. Specifiers care alot about a clean, product‑specific declaration that mirrors competitors already linked above.

Fast path to EPD coverage

• Pick the top 3 to 5 SKUs by sales volume in each of two lines, for example radiator valves and ball valves. One well‑chosen family EPD can often cover dozens of variants through a representative model approach, when rules allow.
• Align on the reference PCR and operator. EN 15804+A2 programs like EPD International and IBU are widely accepted in Europe and beyond (IBU, 2024).
• Gather one full reference year of plant data. If a product is newer, a prospective EPD can start with partial‑year data, then be updated once a full year is available.
• Choose an LCA partner that handles data collection inside your organization so engineering and operations stay focused while timelines stay tight. Publishing can be done with the operator your market prefers.

ROI lens for commercial teams

When a market standardizes on EPD‑declared valves and manifolds, the price of creating the EPD is typically recouped by one mid‑sized project you keep on the spec instead of losing to an EPD‑listed rival. That lowers discount pressure and shortens bid cycles because carbon accounting is already answered.

Sustainability signals already in place

FIV’s integrated Quality, Environment, and Safety system gives a useful foundation for LCA workstreams and auditor interactions. The public record of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 helps accelerate verifier confidence once product modeling begins (FIV Quality and Environment, 2025) (link).

Bottom line for manufacturers tracking FIV

FIV brings a wide hydronics catalog to the table. EPD coverage appears limited today, which is exactly why there is near‑term upside. Start with the highest‑volume valves and the manifold kits that specifiers reach for first, match competitors’ program operators, and make it easy for design teams to select your part without carbon caveats.