MBCI’s metal panels and their EPD reality
MBCI offers a deep bench of roof and wall profiles, yet many buyers now filter shortlists by Environmental Product Declarations. Here’s a fast read on what MBCI sells, how broad the portfolio is, and where their current EPD coverage helps or holds them back in specs.
Who MBCI is and what they sell
MBCI is a long‑standing U.S. supplier of metal roof and wall systems serving commercial, industrial, self‑storage, education and more. The catalog spans single‑skin standing seam, exposed and concealed fastener wall panels, interior liners, retrofit framing, trim and accessories, plus sourced insulated metal panels.
The public product finder lists over 90 panel profiles across roof and wall families, so we’re talking dozens of distinct systems and hundreds of orderable SKUs in practice (MBCI Products, 2025) (MBCI Products, 2025).
Sustainability posture in brief
MBCI sits inside Cornerstone Building Brands. Corporate reporting shows progress on operations, including a 75.5% diversion of total waste from landfills in 2024, which is useful context for owner conversations that ask about corporate performance as well as product‑level transparency (Cornerstone Building Brands CGR, 2025) (Cornerstone Building Brands CGR, 2025).
For buyers seeking MBCI’s sustainability materials, start here: MBCI Sustainability.
What EPDs exist today
On its site, MBCI points to industry‑wide EPDs developed with trade groups for cold‑formed metal cladding systems, including roll‑formed steel panels and metal building framing. That means a project team can document an average footprint for a category when a product‑specific declaration is not available.
As of December 8, 2025, we do not see product‑specific EPDs published on mbci.com for flagship single‑skin panel families. If they exist, they’re not easy to find for specifiers. That discoverability gap matters when submittal deadlines loom and teams are triaging paperwork.
Why this gap matters in bids
Many public owners and large private developers now request product‑specific EPDs because they simplify carbon accounting and avoid conservative penalties. Four U.S. states highlight EPDs in Buy Clean‑style policies, so even when your project is outside those borders, the expectation travels with national GCs and design firms (UL Solutions, 2025) (UL Solutions, 2025).
Think of a spec as a playlist. A track without clear rights gets skipped, even if it sounds great. Without a product‑specific EPD, a panel can be swapped for a like‑kind product that does have one, keeping the schedule and paperwork clean.
Example: standing seam, a likely bestseller
Standing seam is one of MBCI’s volume drivers in commercial and institutional work. If a project team asks for a product‑specific EPD on a specific standing seam profile and cannot find one, they may reach for alternatives where a manufacturer publicly references EPDs for Single‑Skin systems. CENTRIA, for example, highlights EPDs for Formawall, Versawall and Single‑Skin in its sustainability resources. That kind of clarity shortens back‑and‑forth and preserves spec intent.
This is not a performance knock. It is a paperwork reality. Where a project chases LEED v5 points or owner carbon targets, a product‑specific EPD keeps the product in contention without price‑only pressure.
Product coverage snapshot
- Categories served by MBCI today include single‑skin roof panels, wall panels, interior liner panels, retrofit framing, trim and accessories, sourced insulated metal panels, and roll‑up doors. That is several categories with dozens of sub‑families and colors per system, so SKU counts quickly run to the hundreds.
- EPD coverage appears strongest at the industry‑average level via associations. Product‑specific coverage for MBCI‑branded single‑skin panels is limited or not discoverable on their site. The sourced insulated metal panels space is typically well covered by product‑specific EPDs from specialist brands, which specifiers often accept.
Competitive set you’ll meet on projects
Common alternatives for like‑kind applications include ATAS International for single‑skin roofing and wall, McElroy Metal and Union Corrugating in various regions, and CENTRIA for single‑skin and insulated systems. For insulated metal panels, teams also short‑list Metl‑Span and Kingspan. In education, healthcare and logistics boxes, any of these can be swapped if paperwork and performance line up.
How to close the EPD gap without slowing sales
If MBCI expands product‑specific EPDs for top movers such as Ultra‑Dek or BattenLok profiles, they reduce substitution risk and smooth submittals. The playbook is straightforward: pick the right PCR that competitors already use, pull a clean year of plant‑level data, and publish with a program operator familiar to your key specifiers. The heavy lift is data wrangling across coil, coatings, scrap, energy and transport. A partner that makes internal data collection painless and operator‑agnostic will save weeks and keep engineers focused on product, not portals.
Where this lands for sales
For now, MBCI can win many specs with industry‑wide EPDs, especially where owners accept averages. But on projects that mandate product‑specific declarations, the absence forces last‑minute substitutions. Fixing that is not about changing the metal. It is about packaging the proof. Teams that specifiy faster tend to buy faster, and a clear EPD library is often the shortest path from intent to install.
Notes for specifiers
- If you’re considering MBCI panels on a project with strict disclosure rules, ask early whether a product‑specific EPD is available or in process for the exact profile and coating system.
- When a product‑specific EPD is not available, confirm that an industry‑wide EPD will be accepted by the owner and your LEED reviewer. Capture that in meeting minutes to avoid late churn.
- If the project spans states with Buy Clean‑style requirements, document how your team will manage EPD submittals and GWP limits so procurement does not stall in the last mile (UL Solutions, 2025).
Quick fact box
- Portfolio breadth: 90+ roof and wall profiles, with dozens of systems and hundreds of SKUs in real‑world configurations (MBCI Products, 2025).
- Corporate operations: 75.5% waste diversion achieved in 2024 across the parent company’s footprint, helpful context for ESG questionnaires (Cornerstone Building Brands CGR, 2025).
- Policy drumbeat: at least four states reference EPDs in procurement for key materials, reinforcing market expectations even outside those jurisdictions (UL Solutions, 2025).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MBCI publish product‑specific EPDs for its standing seam and single‑skin wall panels?
As of December 8, 2025, we do not find product‑specific EPDs published on mbci.com for flagship single‑skin families. Their site references association EPDs covering roll‑formed steel cladding and framing. If such EPDs exist, they are not easily discoverable on the site.
Will industry‑wide EPDs satisfy project requirements under LEED v5?
Often yes for disclosure, but many owners and LEED reviewers prefer product‑specific EPDs for optimization pathways. Always check the project’s written criteria and get acceptance in writing from the owner’s sustainability lead.
Which competitors commonly provide product‑specific EPDs for similar applications?
In single‑skin and insulated panel categories, CENTRIA publicly references EPDs across key systems. In insulated panels, Metl‑Span and Kingspan also commonly publish EPDs. Availability changes, so verify the exact profiles during specification.
What is the fastest route to expand EPD coverage for a broad panel portfolio?
Prioritize top‑selling profiles and top plants first, align PCRs with competitors, and streamline internal data pulls for coil, coatings, scrap, energy and transport. Use a program operator familiar to your target specifiers to cut review back‑and‑forth.
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.
