Protan’s membranes and their EPD coverage
Specifiers keep asking for product‑specific EPDs. Does Protan cover the bases across roofing, tunnels, and technical textiles? Here’s a crisp look at what they sell, where EPDs are live today, and the few places where a quick EPD push could unlock more specs.
What Protan makes
Protan is a Norway‑headquartered membranes specialist with three core lines that regularly show up in construction projects worldwide: single‑ply roofing membranes, tunneling and mining systems, and technical textiles. They also market roof system solutions such as blue, green, vacuum, and solar roofs, plus accessories and details.
At a high level, Protan participates in several product categories and carries SKUs in the dozens for roofing alone, with additional dozens across tunneling ventilation ducts and technical textile variants.
Product families at a glance
- Roofing membranes: PVC (SE, Ektafol), FPO/TPO, and bituminous options.
- Roof systems: Exposed, blue roof water retention, green roof, vacuum roof, solar‑ready.
- Tunneling and mining: Ventiflex ventilation ducting and waterproofing membranes.
- Technical textiles: bespoke coated fabrics, covers, and related solutions.
Explore their sustainability statements and programs here: Sustainability at Protan.
EPD coverage snapshot from 2024 to 2025
Protan restarted and broadened its EPD portfolio in EPD Norway with several membrane lines registered in 2024 and 2025, now valid into 2029 and 2030. Examples include SE 1.5 roofing membrane registered August 19, 2025 with validity to 2030 (EPD Norway, 2025) and FPO/TPO 1.2 registered June 27, 2025 with validity to 2030 (EPD Norway, 2025). Earlier in the cycle, EX‑A 1.5 and SE 1.6 Titanium+ posted in 2024 with validity to 2029 (EPD Norway, 2024).
Tunnel and terrace variants also appear in the 2025 refresh, such as Ektafol GT 1.5, registered May 27, 2025, valid to 2030 (EPD Norway, 2025).
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Where coverage looks strong
Coverage is solid across product‑specific single‑ply membranes that drive most roofing specs. Multiple thicknesses in the SE PVC family, plus FPO/TPO, now have current EPDs. That means project teams can pick a Protan single‑ply membrane and meet common owner policies that require third‑party verified declarations.
Likely gaps worth closing
We did not find current, public EPDs for every bituminous membrane or every accessory type in the portfolio as of January 18, 2026. Some older declarations like Torvtaksmembran reached the end of validity in early 2025 and may need a refreshed issue to remain spec‑ready in regions that filter on current EPDs (EPD Norway, 2025).
If a bituminous system or certain Ventiflex SKUs are frequent sellers in your channel, adding or renewing their EPDs would remove an avoidable compliance question in submittals.
Competitive lens in bids
On common matchups, Protan often faces PVC and TPO offerings from Sika Sarnafil, Carlisle SynTec, BMI/ICOPAL, RENOLIT Alkorplan, and Soprema. Several of these competitors maintain product‑specific EPDs across PVC and bituminous membranes. Carlisle publicly provides a Sure‑Flex PVC EPD for U.S. manufacture, which buyers frequently cite in North American specs (Carlisle SynTec, 2025). Soprema publishes bituminous membrane EPDs in the Environdec program, covering green‑roof assemblies among others (EPD International, 2025). Sika has long published PVC membrane EPDs across regions, including cradle‑to‑grave types in certain markets (Sika, 2025).
When a Protan best seller lacks a current EPD while a like‑for‑like competitor lists one, the product can face a scoring penalty in owner frameworks and in LEED‑aligned procurement. LEED v5 was ratified in March 2025 and continues to value product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs as credible evidence in materials selection (USGBC, 2025).
What this means for commercial teams
Think of EPDs as removing hidden friction. Without one, estimators insert conservative carbon assumptions that push buyers toward alternatives with published declarations. With one, your membrane competes on performance and availability, not on transperancy paperwork.
Fastest path to close gaps
Pick the prevailing PCR that peers use for the same application, group related thicknesses into one declaration where rules allow, and plan a renewal calendar that avoids month‑to‑month lapses. The heavy lift is organized data from plants and supply. Teams that streamline that data pull typically publish in weeks, not quarters, and keep renewals on rails.
Bottom line for 2026 specs
Protan is well covered on core single‑ply roofing membranes with current EPDs that run through 2029 and 2030. Extend that strength to any high‑volume bituminous or accessory lines and they will show up in more shortlists where EPDs are a gate, not a nice‑to‑have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Protan membranes have current EPDs and how long are they valid?
Recent EPDs include SE 1.5 and FPO/TPO 1.2, both registered in 2025 with validity to 2030 (EPD Norway, 2025, EPD Norway, 2025).
Do EPDs help with LEED under the new version?
Yes. LEED v5 was ratified in March 2025 and continues to recognize product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs as credible documentation in materials decisions (USGBC, 2025).
Where can I see Protan’s sustainability approach?
Their site centralizes programs and statements here: Sustainability at Protan.
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.
