Modersohn’s facade fixings and their EPD footprint
Modersohn is a stainless‑steel specialist for masonry and precast facade fixings, now part of Leviat. Their system portfolio is broad, yet their Environmental Product Declaration coverage remains selective. For teams chasing LEED v5‑ready specs, this mix creates openings where rivals already show verified data. Here’s the quick read on what they make, where EPDs exist, and the smart gaps to close next.
Who Modersohn is
Founded in Spenge, Germany, Modersohn designs and manufactures stainless‑steel fastening systems for facades and infrastructure, with in‑house engineering and testing. Since February 1, 2023, the company has operated as part of Leviat, the global connections brand of CRH (Leviat, 2023).
What they sell, at a glance
The MOSO‑branded range spans bracketed masonry support and consoles, precast panel anchors, anchor channels, rainscreen sub‑frame pieces, masonry reinforcement and perforated strip, plus custom industrial stainless components. Product families number in the dozens, with total variants easily in the hundreds.
Explore representative pages: their new MK6 masonry support system, a hybrid line focused on brickwork support (MK6), angle and single consoles, and stainless anchor channels for concrete connections (MBA‑CE anchor channels).
EPD coverage today
Current public evidence points to a limited set of product‑specific EPDs focused on bracket consoles, published through a European program operator familiar to building assessors. That is a start, not full coverage across the catalogue. IBU EPDs are widely accepted across Europe and internationally, which means even a small set already helps with project submittals (IBU, 2025).
Likely best‑seller without a clear EPD match
Anchor channels are a core use case in modern precast and facade connections. Modersohn markets its MBA‑CE stainless anchor channels for exactly those details. If this line lacks a product‑specific, program‑operator EPD, spec teams may default to brands that do publish one for cast‑in or toothed channels in similar applications. Leviat’s Halfen brand, for example, communicates EPDs for cast‑in anchor channel systems, and also for HIT balcony connectors with validity published through 2028, which gives specifiers comfortable runway (NBS Source, 2025).
The competitors Modersohn will meet on specs
Within Leviat’s own family, Halfen and Ancon appear frequently on the same drawings, especially for anchor channels, masonry support and windposts. Outside that umbrella, SFS’s NVELOPE brackets and rails are common in rainscreen work and are promoted with BRE‑verified EPDs, a clear signal to UK and EU project teams (SFS NVELOPE EPDs). In the UK and DACH markets, ACS Stainless is another regular for masonry support. EJOT often supplies facade anchors and fixings for sub‑frames. When a project team filters by “has EPD,” products that surface first gain an immediate edge in shortlists.
Why this matters commercially
On projects aiming for carbon targets or LEED v5 credits, choosing a product without a product‑specific EPD often triggers conservative default factors on the project model. That penalty pushes buyers toward comparable systems with verified declarations. An EPD can shorten back‑and‑forth during tender reviews and keep a preferred detail from being swapped late when carbon checks tighten.
A practical playbook to close the gaps
Pick the rulebook first. The PCR choice should mirror what competing systems already use for the same function so comparisons land cleanly. For steel connection hardware, competitors’ declarations point to metal profiles and fastening PCR families that are well understood by verifiers. Then lock the reference year for data, line up site utilities and material recipes, and let a partner drive the cross‑plant collection. Where a family has many sizes, publish a representative model with parameterized tables so the EPD credibly covers the common variants. Prospective EPDs can bridge new lines once three months of production data exist, then roll to a full year.
What good looks like for Modersohn
Cover the anchor channel line with a product‑specific EPD, extend that to the main MK6 console variants, and add a concise rainscreen sub‑frame declaration for the high‑runner bracket and rail combinations. That trio would protect most facade scopes Modersohn chases. Publish with a mainstream operator and push the digital record to national databases where buyers search first. There’s really few reasons to wait.
Final take
Modersohn has the engineering depth and a focused stainless portfolio. Converting the remaining heroes into verified EPDs turns that strength into day‑to‑day specability. Teams that make EPD data collection painless free product managers and plant leads to keep building, while the declarations do the quiet selling on every tender.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modersohn part of a larger group and does that help with EPD acceptance?
Yes. Modersohn has been part of Leviat since February 1, 2023, which already publishes EPDs for several connection systems across its brands, and IBU‑verified EPDs are widely accepted across Europe and beyond (Leviat, 2023) (IBU, 2025).
Do program‑operator choices matter for facade fixings?
Yes. Using an operator familiar to European building assessors streamlines acceptance and listing in national databases. IBU states its data platform mirrors current publications from its EPD‑Online system, which is what many design teams check first (IBU, 2025).
Will one EPD per family cover my variants?
Often, yes. A representative product model with parameterized tables can cover typical variant sizes if the PCR allows it and the background report documents the rules. Verifiers look for plausibility, completeness and consistency across the family.
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.
