PohlCon: product range and EPD coverage snapshot
PohlCon unites three familiar European brands under one roof: PUK for cable management and underfloor systems, JORDAHL for fastening and reinforcement, and H‑BAU Technik for concrete connection, sealing and thermal elements. With roughly ten product families spanning structure and services, the portfolio turns up across façade support, precast, MEP and PV projects. The question specifiers keep asking is simple: how well are these products covered by third‑party EPDs today, and where are the quick wins to close gaps fast?
PohlCon in one minute
PohlCon is a Berlin‑headquartered manufacturer that combines PUK, JORDAHL, and H‑BAU Technik into one platform serving structural and building‑services applications. The group signals global reach and about 1,000 employees in public materials (PohlCon Solar, 2025).
A sustainability posture appears in their brand narrative and values. See their short statement on acting “as environmentally sound as possible” on the company site (Values & philosophy).
What they make
Across the three brands, PohlCon’s portfolio covers anchor and mounting channels, stud rails, brickwork and façade brackets, balcony thermal breaks, shear dowels, waterproofing systems, cable trays and ladders, wire‑mesh trays, and underfloor raceway. That mix means they can show up in hospitals, education, industrial plants, and transport hubs.
How big is the protfolio
They serve several application fields with roughly ten product categories and hundreds of SKUs. Exact counts vary by market and finish, and the catalog evolves with new variants.
EPD coverage as of December 20, 2025
Publicly listed EPDs for PohlCon appear limited to a small slice of the range. We see a verified declaration for the JORDAHL JVAeco+ brickwork support bracket under the IBU framework, also available on PohlCon’s own downloads page, which is a good start (PohlCon downloads). We did not locate current, program‑operator‑listed EPDs for several high‑volume families such as anchor channels, stud rails, cable trays, or underfloor systems across major public libraries checked on this date. If a document exists but is not yet publicly listed, surfacing it will instantly improve specability.
Why this matters on bids
More owners and GCs use product‑specific, third‑party EPDs as a gate for eligibility or as a tiebreaker in scoring. Under LEED v5 draft language, teams lean on product‑specific EPDs to avoid conservative default assumptions that add a penalty to embodied‑carbon accounting. No EPD often means a product gets sidelined early unless price is the only lever.
Likely best sellers without a public EPD and ready‑to‑spec alternatives
Anchor channels are a flagship JORDAHL line. Leviat publicly states it has EPDs for Halfen cast‑in anchor channel systems and other fixings, published in IBU and Environdec (Leviat, 2025). Cable management is a PUK core. Atkore has a global EPD covering steel cable management products with validity through 2029 under the International EPD System (EPD International, 2024). Pemsa also reports verified EPDs for its cable tray families under AENOR’s Global EPD and the International EPD System (Pemsa, 2025). In practice, a specifier comparing anchor channels or trays may default to the competitor with a live, easily retrievable EPD.
Competitor landscape you will meet on projects
For façade brackets, anchor and mounting channels, and stud rails, expect Leviat brands (Halfen and Ancon), Peikko, and Hilti in structural connections. For balcony thermal breaks and shear transfer, Schöck often appears, alongside Leviat HIT and Peikko options. In cable management, Legrand Cablofil, Atkore, OBO Bettermann, Niedax, and Pemsa are common. In many of these categories, at least one rival line is already backed by a current EPD in a major registry.
Fastest wins for PohlCon’s range
If prioritization is needed, start where volumes and substitution risk are highest.
- Anchor channels and stud rails: core structural packages with high spec influence. Publish product‑specific EPDs aligned to EN 15804. Consider a tool or clustered approach for families that share manufacturing routes to reduce verification cycles.
- Cable trays and ladders: widely swapped and often standardized by enterprise customers. One well‑scoped EPD per material system and coating can cover dozens of variants.
- Balcony thermal breaks and shear dowels: common in residential and mixed‑use. These often interface with envelope targets, so a clear EPD helps energy and carbon narratives.
Where to publish and how to maximize reach
IBU is broadly recognized in Europe and supports mutual recognition with other operators, including Smart EPD and UL, which helps reuse the same declaration across markets (IBU, 2025). That avoids duplicate verification work and speeds up listing in multiple databases.
Timing and cost signals to plan around
IBU announced an adjustment to its verification fee from 2,000 € to 2,700 € for EPDs submitted on or after 1 September 2025. Trademark fees remain unchanged (IBU, 2025). The commercial takeaway is simple: batching related products under one background report and lining up data early can hold total spend down while increasing portfolio coverage.
A simple path to publish faster
Treat the PCR as the rulebook of Monopoly. Pick the same rules your competitors use, collect one clean reference year of data, and let an experienced LCA partner run an operator‑ready model. The heavy lift is always the data wrangling. Teams that centralize utility, materials, yield loss, and scrap early often publish weeks sooner, with fewer review rounds.
Final thought
PohlCon’s breadth is an advantage because one EPD can ripple across dozens of SKUs when the manufacturing route matches. Make anchor channels and trays your opening move, bring the rest in waves, and turn EPDs from a compliance checkbox into a quiet spec accelerator.
References for numeric statements only: PohlCon headcount claim (PohlCon Solar, 2025) (PohlCon Solar, 2025); Atkore cable management EPD registration and validity (EPD International, 2024); IBU verification fee update effective 1 September 2025 (IBU, 2025) (IBU, 2025).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PohlCon publish a sustainability or ESG report and where can I find it?
We did not find a standalone ESG report on pohlcon.com during research. Their sustainability stance is outlined on the Values & philosophy page, which references acting “as environmentally sound as possible.” If a formal report exists, we recommend linking it from the corporate site’s Company section for visibility.
What program operator should manufacturers in PohlCon’s categories use for EPDs?
IBU is the natural fit for EN 15804 products in Europe and supports mutual recognition with North American operators, improving reuse across markets (IBU, 2025). Smart EPD and UL are common destinations for North America. The right choice depends on target markets and recognition needs.
How many EPDs would be required to cover cable tray variants?
Often a small set can cover many SKUs if variants share the same manufacturing route, materials, and finishing. One EPD per material and coating system can map to dozens of individual sizes. Exact scoping depends on process sameness and bill‑of‑materials consistency.
Will older EPDs disadvantage us in tenders?
No, as long as they remain valid. Buyers mostly check that the EPD is product‑specific, third‑party verified, and current within its validity window. Renew before expiration to avoid surprises.
What is the quickest way to expand coverage across three brands?
Batch data collection by process family across plants, select a common PCR, and publish in waves: anchor channels and trays first, then thermal breaks and shear systems. Reuse one background report where feasible to speed verification and reduce fees (IBU, 2025).
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
