IVAR Group: hydronic systems with EPD room to grow
IVAR designs and manufactures components that move heat and water with Italian precision. The portfolio is broad and deep, yet its environmental declarations appear thin. For teams selling into projects that score every product, that gap can quietly cost specs even when performance is strong.
Who IVAR Group is
IVAR is an Italian manufacturer focused on hydronic heating and plumbing components, from valves and manifolds to full radiant systems and heat interface units. The company states it offers over 10,000 catalogue items across its ranges, all made in Italy (IVAR About us, 2025).
IVAR also publishes a sustainability page with operational measures such as on‑site solar and geothermal that trim facility emissions. It is a good signal, and it shows the team is thinking long term.
What they sell, at a glance
Product families span thermostatic and balancing valves, brass and stainless steel manifolds, technopolymer manifolds, radiant floor heating kits, satellite modules or HIUs, pipes and fittings, and metering accessories. In short, not a pure play in a single widget, but a diversified hydronics manufacturer serving residential and commercial buildings.
Their site highlights more than 10,000 products in the catalog and references a 547 kWp rooftop PV system covering over 25 percent of annual demand, avoiding roughly 200 tonnes of CO₂ per year, plus a 350 kW geothermal heat pump cutting a further 150 tonnes annually (IVAR Sustainability, 2025). Those are factory‑level impacts, not product EPDs, yet they show meaningful investment.
EPD coverage today
As of December 11, 2025, we could not locate any published, product‑specific EPDs for IVAR components in the major public registries commonly used by specifiers. That includes categories where EPDs are now routine, like brass valves, PICVs, and floor‑heating manifolds. Absence on those registries does not prove none exist, but it points to limited visibility where specifiers actually look.
Why this matters commercially
On many projects pursuing corporate carbon policies or LEED v5, a product‑specific, third‑party verified EPD removes a penalty in material carbon accounting. Without one, teams may default to conservative values that make an otherwise competitive product harder to select. Its a missed trick when bids are tight and documentation separates winners from close seconds.
One likely bestseller without an EPD
Stainless steel or brass distribution manifolds are core to IVAR’s radiant offer and appear prominently in the catalog. We did not find a product‑specific EPD for these manifolds. Meanwhile, rival brands have published manifold EPDs in the International EPD System, which can tip comparisons on projects that require or prefer product‑specific declarations.
Who IVAR is up against on specs
Hydronics is a crowded aisle. In valves and manifolds, IVAR commonly competes with Caleffi, Giacomini, Viega, Honeywell in PICVs, and LK Systems. Several of these peers already list product‑specific EPDs for similar categories such as brass valves, PICVs, and heating manifolds in public registries, which increases their specability when teams filter for EPD‑ready options.
The competitive EPD bar in this category
Real examples exist today for the very SKUs IVAR sells. Public registries include EPDs for brass and manual valves, PICVs, and radiant manifolds from multiple manufacturers. That means the category standard has shifted from nice‑to‑have to expected. If a spec includes a checkbox for an EPD and one product has it while another does not, the checkbox often decides who advances.
A practical path to coverage
Start where specs are most frequent and the portfolio is most visible to designers.
- Manifolds and manifold kits. Publish product‑specific EPDs for the highest‑volume stainless steel and brass series first. Bundle common accessories in the declared unit where sensible, so submittals stay simple.
- Thermostatic and balancing valves. Prioritize families used in commercial heating loops and risers. If multiple SKUs share the same bill of materials and process, leverage family EPDs with clear variant rules.
- Heat interface units. Even a prospective EPD for a lead model can unlock early specs, then update with a full production year of data when available.
Pick the rulebook used by competitors in each category to keep comparisons apples to apples. A good LCA partner handles the data wrangling, aligns the PCR choice to market norms, and publishes with the program operator your sales team meets most often.
Where the sustainability story already helps
IVAR’s on‑site energy investments can be reflected in A1 to A3 modeling if site electricity and fuels are part of manufacturing data. The company cites a 547 kWp PV array covering over a quarter of annual consumption and a 350 kW geothermal system, with estimated yearly CO₂ reductions of about 200 tonnes and 150 tonnes respectively (IVAR Sustainability, 2025). That operational data, when validated and documented, can flow into product footprints that specifiers trust.
Close out
IVAR sells a lot of the hydronic hardware that drives heating comfort. The portfolio is broad, the manufacturing is integrated, and the operations show credible decarbonization moves. Converting that into product‑specific EPDs for the handful of highest‑volume series would unlock more bids with less friction. The revenue unlocked by clearing the EPD checkbox on a few recurring project types often dwarfs the effort, and it keeps the brand in the short list when LEED v5 and corporate policies set the rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is IVAR’s product portfolio and where are products made?
IVAR states it offers over 10,000 catalogue items and manufactures in Italy (IVAR About us, 2025).
Does IVAR have product‑specific EPDs today?
We did not find product‑specific EPDs for IVAR in the main public registries as of December 11, 2025. Visibility may change if new declarations are published.
Which IVAR products should be prioritized for EPDs?
Start with stainless steel and brass manifolds, then thermostatic and balancing valves, followed by a lead heat interface unit. These are high‑spec items with clear competitor benchmarks.
Do IVAR’s factory renewables help product LCAs?
Yes. Documented site energy mixes can be reflected in A1 to A3 modeling, which can improve product footprints when properly verified. IVAR reports a 547 kWp PV system and a 350 kW geothermal system with material CO₂ reductions (IVAR Sustainability, 2025).
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.
