Gripple at a glance: products and EPD coverage
Gripple is a go‑to name for lightweight suspension and prefabricated supports in building services. For specifiers chasing low‑carbon assemblies and clean paperwork, here’s how their range stacks up today on published Environmental Product Declarations, where coverage is solid, and where adding EPDs could unlock more specs.
Who Gripple is
Gripple designs and manufactures wire‑rope suspension kits, prefabricated trapeze brackets, seismic bracing components, anchors and accessories for MEP and electrical containment. Their gear shows up across offices, healthcare, education and industrial fit‑outs. They are not a pure play in one item. Think families of hangers and bracing hardware rather than a single flagship.
Gripple sells into multiple product categories with variants by load, length, finish and fire performance. Across the catalog you are looking at hundreds of SKUs globally, with most individual ranges in the dozens.
What appears to have EPDs today
Publicly available documents show EPDs for the Fast Trak system, specifically brackets and tracks in multiple lengths and configurations. These are product‑specific and third‑party verified, which means project teams can use them directly for whole‑building carbon accounting. Gripple’s own EPD download hub is here for reference (Gripple EPD downloads).
Where the gaps likely are
As of December 19, 2025, we could not locate public EPDs for their core wire‑rope hanger kits, seismic bracing assemblies, or most individual anchors. Given how frequently those items are specified, that is a meaningful gap. On projects that ask for product‑specific EPDs, engineers may default to alternatives that let them model embodied carbon cleanly without penalties.
Why that matters in the spec room
LEED v5 places stronger emphasis on product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs for material credits. Many owners and GCs mirror that in procurement checklists. Without an EPD, a product can still be approved, but it often carries a documentation burden for the design team. When time is tight, products with ready EPDs get picked first. That is the quiet, commercial edge.
Competitors you’ll see on the same drawings
In bracketry and channel‑based supports, Atkore’s Unistrut, Power‑Strut and sister cable management brands have portfolio EPDs covering steel strut and fittings that are valid to 2029 ([EPD International, 2024](https://www.environdec.com/library/epd16801)) and steel cable management systems also valid to 2029 ([EPD International, 2024](https://www.environdec.com/library/epd16800)). Walraven has announced EPDs for RapidStrut, RapidRail and pipe clamps published in 2024 ([Walraven, 2024](https://www.walraven.com/int/about-walraven/news/our-first-epds-are-available/)).
These are not identical products to wire‑rope hangers, yet on many projects they can be swapped into comparable support layouts. When an estimator sees two paths that both work technically, the one with clean EPD paperwork often wins.
Where Gripple is strongest
Fast Trak gives Gripple a defensible EPD‑ready story in prefabricated trapeze supports. The range is broad enough to cover many containment and duct scenarios, the install is quick, and the EPDs make it straightforward for design teams to model impacts. Their sustainability stance is visible and maturing, with public goals toward climate positivity and a net‑zero roadmap (Gripple Sustainability).
A practical next move
If we were prioritizing, we’d start with product‑specific EPDs for the high‑volume wire‑rope hanger kits used across HVAC and electrical containment. Follow with seismic bracing assemblies packaged as typical kits. That sequencing covers the items most likely to appear in schedules and substitution requests.
Two choices reduce friction. First, align PCR selection with what competitors use so specifiers can compare like with like. Second, pick an LCA partner that handles the messy data wrangling across plants, SKUs and finishes. Speed matters, but dependable modeling and complete background data matter more. The cost of an EPD is often dwarfed by one mid‑sized project you otherwise might not have been able to chase.
Watchouts for 2025 bids
Portfolio or family EPDs can help open the door, but product‑specific declarations still carry the most weight in owner policies and rating systems. Try not to wait for a must‑win tender to start data collection. Lead times compress quickly, and a prospective EPD based on early production months can be a bridge if you are launching a new size or variant.
Bottom line for specability
Gripple is well positioned with Fast Trak EPDs, yet there is clear, near‑term upside in bringing wire‑rope hangers and seismic kits into scope. That would defend existing share and make substitution less likely on projects where EPDs are a hard requirement. Getting there quickly is a real opportuntiy, and it is definately achievable with the right plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gripple publish EPDs for Fast Trak components?
Yes. Publicly available, third‑party verified EPDs cover Fast Trak brackets and tracks in multiple sizes. See Gripple’s EPD downloads hub for the current list.
Are Gripple’s wire‑rope hanger kits covered by EPDs?
As of December 19, 2025, we did not find public, product‑specific EPDs for the common wire‑rope hanger kits. Prioritizing these would strengthen specability.
Which competitors often appear on the same projects and have EPDs today?
Atkore’s Unistrut and related brands hold valid EPDs for steel strut and fittings as well as steel cable management to 2029 (EPD International, 2024). Walraven published EPDs for RapidStrut, RapidRail and pipe clamps in 2024 (Walraven, 2024).
What product categories does Gripple serve and how broad is the range?
Wire‑rope suspensions, prefabricated trapeze supports, seismic bracing and related anchors and accessories. The overall catalog runs into the hundreds of SKUs globally, with most ranges in the dozens.
What should Gripple prioritize next for EPD coverage?
Focus on high‑volume wire‑rope hanger kits and seismic bracing assemblies. Map to common PCRs competitors use so specifiers can compare results directly.
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.
