Lauzon Flooring: EPD coverage at a glance
Lauzon is a Canadian hardwood specialist with deep control of its value chain and a reputation for clean design. For architects and owners who now ask for product-specific EPDs as table stakes, the question is simple. Do Lauzon’s flagship lines show up with verifed declarations on submittals, or are competitors winning those specs by default?
Who Lauzon is
Founded in Quebec, Lauzon focuses on premium solid and engineered hardwood flooring, plus a smaller wood‑pellets business. The company vertically integrates from forest to finished floor and manages over 55,000 acres of private land, which supports steady supply into its plants (Wood Floor Business, 2024) (link). Their sustainability page underscores zero‑waste practices and legal sourcing under the Lacey Act (Environment at Lauzon).
What they sell
Lauzon’s catalog centers on solid and engineered hardwood in North American species and European white oak. Expect dozens of collections and finishes, translating to hundreds of SKUs. Signature tech like Titanium and Pure Genius finishes are positioned for durability and indoor‑air benefits.
Product scope in construction terms
For building projects, Lauzon is essentially a pure play in one MasterFormat lane. Wood flooring sits in Division 09 under 09 64 00 with subfamilies for solid, engineered, and parquet. That tight focus can be a strength if the documentation matches spec expectations.
EPD status today
As of January 7, 2026, we could not locate product‑specific, third‑party verified Type III EPDs for Lauzon on recognized operator registries or on their websites. If an internal eco sheet exists, it is not the same as a program‑operator EPD that appears in procurement portals and satisfies project rules. Most construction EPDs carry a five‑year validity window, so once published they remain market‑useful for several years (EPD International, 2025) (link).
Why this matters commercially
LEED v5 was ratified by USGBC members on March 28, 2025, and project teams continue to use verified product data to hit disclosure and decarbonization aims across materials. Products that arrive with a program‑operator EPD are far easier to keep in specs when reviewers assemble compliant submittals (USGBC, 2025) (link). Without one, teams often default to competitors to avoid documentation penalties.
Likely bestseller without an EPD and the substitution risk
One of Lauzon’s visible lines is European white oak engineered planks in 7.5 to 8 inch widths. That format is a go‑to in offices, multifamily, higher‑ed, and upscale hospitality. If a submittal package needs a product‑specific EPD, specifiers can pivot to engineered wood ranges that already publish EPDs, such as Kährs’ engineered wood floors (Kährs EPDs) or solid hardwood lines from Junckers registered at EPD Denmark (Junckers EPDs). That swap can happen even when aesthetic preference leans to Lauzon, simply to keep the project’s documentation clean.
Competitive set they meet in bids
On like‑kind wood, expect Kährs, Boen, Junckers, and North American brands like Mirage and AHF Products’ Bruce and Hartco to appear. On performance‑driven projects, resilient or laminate lookalikes from Mohawk, Shaw, Mannington, and Tarkett sometimes compete in the same rooms. Many of these alternatives publish EPDs for at least part of their portfolios, which tilts close calls.
What Lauzon’s site signals, and what specifiers still need
Lauzon highlights zero‑waste manufacturing and responsible forestry on its environment page, including claims about higher log‑yield and energy recovery. Those are positive signals, yet spec reviewers still look for a program‑operator EPD that is third‑party verified and easy to cite in submittals. Think of a PCR as the rulebook and the EPD as the game scorecard that travels with each SKU.
Fast path to close the gap
Publishing a first wave of product‑specific EPDs for the top sellers usually secures the majority of spec exposure. The practical playbook is straightforward. Pick the right PCR used by your closest competitors. Lock a recent twelve‑month reference year that represents stable operations. Streamline data pulls across electricity, finishes, packaging, and transport so your team is not buried in spreadsheets. A partner who handles data wrangling and program‑operator workflows saves your engineers and product managers alot of time while giving sales a durable credential.
Bottom line for specability
Lauzon already competes on craft, supply control, and design depth. Adding product‑specific EPDs would make that value visible in the exact place specs are won. With LEED v5 now live and EPD validity typically five years, one focused publishing sprint can pay back across cycles of bids and renewals (USGBC, 2025) (EPD International, 2025).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lauzon publish product‑specific EPDs right now?
We could not find program‑operator EPDs for Lauzon as of January 7, 2026. If internal eco sheets exist, they are not the same as third‑party verified Type III EPDs.
How many product categories does Lauzon serve for construction specs?
Primarily one. Wood flooring under MasterFormat Division 09. The catalog spans dozens of collections and hundreds of SKUs within that lane.
Which competitors show EPDs for similar hardwood floors?
Kährs and Junckers publish EPDs for engineered and solid hardwood lines, respectively. Some other brands have partial coverage in wood or in alternative categories.
How long will an EPD stay valid once published?
Typically five years under program‑operator rules, with mid‑cycle updates if results change significantly (EPD International, 2025).
About the Author
John brings a clear, research-driven perspective on the EPD, LCA and HPD space and keeps a close pulse on environmental trends and standards in North America, helping clients understand where the industry is heading and how to get there.
