HECO gmbh: stainless fittings, valves, and EPD gaps
HECO gmbh sells the backbone parts that keep fluid systems ticking, from weld elbows to automated ball valves. If these parts land on jobs that track embodied carbon, a simple question follows. Where are the EPDs, and what would it take to get them fast without burying the team in spreadsheets?
Who HECO is, in one page
HECO gmbh is a German producer and reseller of stainless steel piping components. Their catalog spans butt‑welding fittings, threaded fittings, flanges, industrial valves, and full systems like press fittings and coupling solutions. Think of them as the quietly essential gear in mechanical rooms and process lines, not the headline act, but always on stage.
What they sell, practically speaking
Browse their site and you will find stainless flanges to EN 1092‑1, weld reducers to EN 10253‑4, threaded fittings to ISO 4144, and ball valves that can be supplied pre‑automated with pneumatic or electric actuators. Press fittings are presented for DVGW W 541‑type applications with EPDM, NBR, and FKM options, plus tooling support and installer training. For a quick sense of scope, start here on their product hub: https://www.heco.de/en/index.html.
Breadth of range and rough SKU scale
Across six core categories, the assortment looks broad. Each family runs deep in sizes, pressure classes, and materials, so the total SKU count is likely in the hundreds rather than dozens. That range lets HECO meet many specification styles, from hygienic process to commercial building MEP.
EPD coverage today
We could not locate published Environmental Product Declarations for HECO’s stainless fittings, flanges, or valves as of December 20, 2025. If an internal initiative exists, it is not surfaced on the public site. That absence matters most on projects that reward or require product‑specific EPDs under enterprise policies or building rating systems like LEED v5 in development.
Competitors already putting EPDs on the table
- Viega publishes EPDs covering multiple press systems, including Sanpress Inox and Megapress, available through its download center (Viega Download Center, 2025) (Viega, 2025).
- Raccorderie Metalliche’s InoxPRES stainless pressfitting system holds a registered EN 15804+A2 EPD valid to November 25, 2029 (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International, 2024).
- GF Piping Systems lists an EPD for its Butterfly Valve 565 in the International EPD System, a useful signal for valve buyers who expect declarations on flow‑control components too (EPD International, 2022) (EPD International, 2022).
None of these brands are identical to HECO, yet they often sit in the same bid room for stainless presswork, distribution piping, or packaged valve assemblies.
Where the commercial risk shows up
HECO highlights stainless press fittings with M‑contour across 6 to 168.3 mm, plus service and tool rental support. That is a likely volume driver. When a submittal lacks a product‑specific EPD, design teams in many jurisdictions must use conservative defaults that can push a spec toward an alternative with a verified declaration. The result is fewer at‑bats on carbon‑accounted jobs and more price‑only conversations.
Low‑lift, high‑return starting set
If HECO wants fast traction, begin with one press‑fitting family and one high‑runner valve line. Pick the PCRs competitors already use for stainless press systems and valves, align the declared unit and scenarios, then expand to flanges and threaded fittings. That sequencing keeps data collection manageable and creates immediate submittal value for sales.
What to look for in an LCA and EPD partner
Two things separate a smooth EPD program from a painful one. First, frictionless data wrangling that reaches plants, suppliers, machining, heat treatment, and finishing without consuming your engineering calendar. Second, operator agility, since many European piping EPDs land with IBU or the International EPD System, and the right choice speeds review. Good partners handle both, so your team does not have to babysit spreadsheets.
A note on visibility
We did not find a dedicated sustainability or ESG page on HECO’s site. Publishing a simple landing page that lists current declarations, planned categories, and target quarters helps buyers see progress. It also reduces the inbox churn for the sales team when specifiers ask for EPDs.
The takeaway for specability
HECO’s catalog is deep enough to win on performance, but declarations are now table stakes in many tenders. Shipping even two product‑specific EPDs in the next quarter would unlock bids where stainless press systems or ball valves are swapped late. That is the cheapest marketing you will buy this year, and it is definately the one buyers will notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does HECO publish EPDs for stainless press fittings or valves?
We did not find any public HECO EPDs as of December 20, 2025. Competitors like Viega, Raccorderie Metalliche, and GF Piping Systems list EPDs for comparable systems and valves, which can influence project specifications (Viega, 2025; EPD International, 2024; EPD International, 2022).
Which product families should HECO prioritize for first EPDs?
Start with stainless press fittings and a best‑selling ball valve line. Those families see frequent specification and substitution, so EPDs there return value quickly.
Which program operators are common for these products in Europe?
For piping components and valves you will often see EPDs with IBU or the International EPD System. Operator choice should follow where peers publish and where customers expect to find declarations.
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
