HALFEN by Leviat: EPD coverage at a glance
HALFEN is a go‑to name on concrete jobsites, but in 2025 its Environmental Product Declaration footprint is thinner than many expect. If specifiers cannot find a current, product‑specific EPD, they often default to a competitor with one, especially on projects chasing credible carbon reporting in procurement and LEED v5 pathways. Here is the quick brief for product teams sizing the commercial risk and the upside.
Who is HALFEN today
HALFEN, now part of Leviat, supplies fixings and anchoring systems for concrete and masonry across global markets. Think cast‑in channels, framing channels, rebar connections, façade and brickwork supports, thermal balcony connectors, precast lifting devices, and stone fixing hardware. This is a multi‑category portfolio rather than a single product play.
Product portfolio in plain English
On the shelf you will find anchor channels and T‑bolts for adjustable connections, HIT thermal balcony connectors, heavy‑duty brickwork support and façade brackets, rebar couplers, transport anchors, plus modular framing and rails for MEP. SKU count is easily in the hundreds across sizes, grades, and regional approvals.
EPD coverage snapshot as of December 20, 2025
Public registries show a current, product‑specific EPD for the HALFEN Iso‑Element HIT HP/SP family under a European operator, valid into 2028. Outside of that, we could not locate other current HALFEN EPDs for the broader catalog on major databases. That means most HALFEN items likely appear with limited or no product‑specific coverage in common specification tools right now.
Where coverage looks thin
Based on what is visible today, potential gaps include anchor channels and accessories, modular framing channels, rebar connection hardware, brickwork support, and precast lifting anchors. If these are core revenue drivers in your region, the absence of EPDs can force project teams to assign conservative generic factors to your products, which hurts competitiveness when low‑carbon targets are in play.
A telling example
Masonry support is a common detail on hospitals, schools, and mid‑rise offices. We did not find a current HALFEN product‑specific EPD for this range. A known rival, JORDAHL, lists a brickwork support EPD for JVAeco+ that remains current into 2026, which makes it easier to land on shortlists where EPDs are requested. HALFEN may be losing specs here when EPDs are a stated requirement.
What competitors are putting forward
Competitors frequently encountered by specifiers include Hilti in anchors and fastenings, Peikko in thermal balcony connectors and concrete connections, JORDAHL in anchor channels and masonry support, and fischer for chemical anchoring. Many of these brands surface multiple current EPDs across anchors, fastenings, firestopping, and balcony connectors. That creates a default path of least resistance for design teams.
Why this matters commercially
When a product lacks a product‑specific EPD, project teams often apply generic datasets that include a penalty factor. That can nudge a close decision toward a competitor with a verified declaration. Under LEED v5 project teams also gain clearer accounting when product‑specific EPDs are available, so your sales team is not fighting uphill on price alone.
Fast path to close the gap
Start with one high‑volume line per plant. Pick the PCR your competitors already use, gather a clean reference year of energy, material and scrap data, then publish with a recognized operator like IBU in Europe or Smart EPD in the U.S. A white‑glove data collection approach keeps busy plant and product leaders focussed while the LCA and paperwork moves in parallel. Even a single product‑specific EPD in a strategic line can unlock specs that generic data would have kept out of reach. This work is definately doable within typical bid cycles if the data wrangling is organized well.
Bottom line for spec ability
HALFEN’s brand strength and portfolio depth are clear. The EPD footprint is not. Prioritize a short, high‑impact list of anchor channels, masonry support, and rebar connections for near‑term EPDs, keep HIT up to date, and expand coverage in waves. That turns a patchy presence into a steady drumbeat of wins where environmental credentials decide who gets written into the drawing set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which HALFEN products appear to have a current product-specific EPD right now?
The HALFEN Iso‑Element HIT HP/SP thermal balcony connector shows a current EPD valid into 2028 via a European operator. Other HALFEN ranges did not clearly surface with current EPDs on major registries as of December 20, 2025.
Where are the likely EPD gaps in HALFEN’s catalog?
Anchor channels and accessories, framing channels, rebar connection hardware, brickwork support, and precast lifting anchors look under‑covered today. Prioritizing these can improve specification rates on carbon‑conscious projects.
Who does HALFEN commonly compete with on EPD-backed specs?
Hilti for anchors and firestopping, Peikko for thermal connectors and concrete connections, JORDAHL for anchor channels and masonry support, and fischer for chemical anchors. Many of these brands have multiple current EPDs visible.
What is the fastest way to add EPD coverage without overloading engineering?
Select one high‑volume line per plant, align to the competitor‑standard PCR, use a structured data pull for one reference year, and publish with a well‑recognized program operator. Expanding in waves keeps resources focused and momentum high.
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.
