Prodema today: EPDs across wood cladding and interiors
Prodema’s natural‑wood aesthetic now sits under the Parklex Prodema banner. Architects know the look. Specifiers want the paperwork. Here’s how their product range stacks up and how well it’s covered by Environmental Product Declarations, so sales teams dont get surprised mid‑bid.
From Prodema to Parklex Prodema
Prodema operates today as Parklex Prodema, the combined brand for architectural wood panels. Their site positions the line as natural wood veneers engineered for exterior facades, soffits, and interior walls and floors, with a sustainability pitch that includes EPDs and ISO‑based management systems (About us).
What they sell, at a glance
The portfolio clusters into clear families that match common spec sections. Exterior cladding and siding appear as NATURCLAD and NATURSIDING. Covered horizontal applications are branded NATURSOFFIT. Interiors are handled by NATURPANEL for walls and ceilings and NATURFLOOR for engineered wood floors. Finishes, thicknesses, and fire‑rated options multiply into dozens of SKUs across tones and textures.
EPD coverage: strong across the flagships
Core ranges carry current, product‑specific EPDs verified under EN 15804. Examples include NATURCLAD‑B and the related NATURSIDING‑B, both valid through mid‑January 2027 (EPD International, 2027) (EPD International, 2027). NATURSOFFIT‑W is also registered to 16 January 2027 (EPD International, 2027) (EPD International, 2027). NATURPANEL‑W for interiors and NATURFLOOR‑W for flooring follow the same window to 2027 (EPD International, 2027). Earlier‑vintage EPDs for NATURCLAD‑W and NATURHARDPANEL‑W remain valid to 31 May 2026 (EPD International, 2026) (EPD International, 2026).
Where the gaps could appear
Coverage is broad for the headline products. The practical risk is not absence, it is timing. Items tied to 2026 validity dates can sneak up on active pursuits with long submittal tails. When an EPD is months from expiry, some owners and GCs will prefer an alternative that is comfortably within term for the entire construction window under LEED v5 procurement policies. If a custom thickness or special order format sits outside a declaration’s stated scope, treat it like a separate product and plan a quick add‑on EPD.
Commercial stakes in plain English
On projects that require product‑specific EPDs, a product without one forces designers to use conservative default factors that add a penalty to embodied‑carbon accounting. That bumps the product out of consideration more often than teams realize. An on‑file, third‑party verified EPD removes the penalty and keeps the conversation about performance, aesthetics, and delivery rather than price alone.
Who they face in specs
Direct HPL rivals show up first. Trespa’s Meteon line publishes multiple EPDs with validity running into late 2029, which can be comforting for long programs (EPD International, 2029) (EPD International, 2029). Fundermax also signals EPD availability for Max Compact Exterior on its sustainability and brochures pages, often appearing on the same shortlists in education, healthcare, and multifamily specs (Fundermax, 2025) (Fundermax brochures). In some concept sets, fiber‑cement brands such as EQUITONE or Swisspearl are considered aesthetic alternates even if the substrate is different, so expect them in VE rounds.
Renewal and roadmap moves we recommend
- Start the update cycle 6 to 9 months before the validity date on every active line. That keeps bids clean and avoids last‑minute substitutions.
- Align new issues under EN 15804+A2 language and ensure the declared unit, thicknesses, and fire‑rated variants match how sales markets the line.
- Where marketing introduces a new format or finish, ride along with a prospective EPD, then true‑up after a full production year.
Bottom‑line reading for specability
Prodema, under Parklex Prodema, brings a focused range that fits neatly into cladding, soffit, interior panel, and flooring slots. The EPD footprint is credible and largely current, with a few items approaching the 2026 renewal window. Keep those renewals on a tight leash, and this portfolio stays easy to specify on LEED‑minded projects without detours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Parklex Prodema lines currently show up with valid EPDs and until when?
Recent examples include NATURCLAD‑B and NATURSIDING‑B valid to January 16, 2027, plus NATURSOFFIT‑W to the same date (EPD International, 2027). NATURCLAD‑W and NATURHARDPANEL‑W hold validity to May 31, 2026 (EPD International, 2026).
How broad is the product range and how many SKUs exist roughly?
Five core families cover exterior cladding and siding, soffits, interior wall and ceiling panels, and engineered flooring. With sizes, thicknesses, fire ratings, and finishes, the range lands in the dozens of SKUs.
Who are the frequent competitors on projects?
HPL panels from Trespa and Fundermax show up most often. Fiber‑cement players like EQUITONE or Swisspearl can appear as aesthetic alternates in some specs. Trespa’s Meteon carries EPDs with validity into 2029 (EPD International, 2029).
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.
