SOLDIS UDIREV: EPD coverage at a glance
SOLDIS UDIREV sits at an interesting crossroads. They are a major French distributor and brand editor for flooring, with a broad catalog and visible traction in luxury vinyl tile. The question specifiers ask more and more is simple: which of these products carry current, project‑ready EPDs, and where are the gaps that could quietly cost bids.
Who SOLDIS UDIREV is
SOLDIS is a long‑standing French distributor and co‑founder of the UDIREV network, active since 1973 in distribution after earlier roots in installation. They curate and edit ranges across flooring and wall finishes. The UDIREV brand hosts private‑label lines such as Liberty, alongside marquee manufacturers.
What they sell
Their offer spans five practical buckets for projects: resilient vinyl floors, parquet and laminates, textile floors, ceramic tiles, and PMO accessories for prep, install, and care. Across families and decors, the live assortment easily runs into the hundreds of SKUs. The breadth matters because it multiplies where EPDs could contribute on a spec.
EPD coverage today
Coverage appears partial and centered on Liberty LVT. We found current FDES entries in the French INIES program for two Liberty collections that teams frequently specify in offices and retail. Other UDIREV families show environmental docs like safety data sheets and tech specs, yet fewer product‑specific EPDs under the SOLDIS UDIREV name. That means some SKUs are spec‑ready for carbon‑accounted projects, while others still require a fallback or substitution.
Likely gaps to close
A visible example is Liberty Rock 55 Néo, a rigid click LVT launched for 2025 to 2027 collections. The product page highlights acoustics, ease of install, and low VOC claims, but we did not see a published FDES linked on the page at time of writing. Similar holes likely exist in parquet lines and select textile ranges. If these are among your volume movers, missing EPDs can turn into hidden friction when bids are screened for documentation.
Competitors you meet room‑by‑room
In commercial LVT, UDIREV’s Liberty lines will often be evaluated alongside Tarkett, Gerflor, Forbo, Amtico, Objectflor, and IVC. In carpet tile, Interface, Milliken, and Balsan show up. In parquet, project teams compare against Design Parquet and comparable European editors. Many of these brands have multiple EPDs available across sub‑ranges, which quietly simplifies life for architects and QS teams. Without a product‑specific EPD, a Liberty SKU may need to fight on price or be swapped late in procurement. That’s not fun.
Why EPDs move the needle commercially
LEED v4.1 awards up to two points for the EPD credit. Teams need at least 20 qualifying products from five manufacturers for Option 1, with product‑specific Type III EPDs counting as 1.5 products, and Option 2 adds a point for documented impact optimization. These are straight from USGBC guidance (USGBC, 2024) (USGBC, 2024).
Demand is not hypothetical. As of September 2025, 5,794 industrial manufacturing facilities worldwide were registered or certified under LEED, representing 1.71 billion square feet. Facility projects are documentation‑hungry and reward manufacturers who make the paperwork painless (USGBC, 2025) (USGBC, 2025).
A fast route to fuller coverage
Prioritize by revenue and spec frequency. Start with your highest‑volume glue‑down and rigid click LVT, then move to carpet tiles, then parquet best sellers. Use the EN 15804+A2 framework with the resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings c‑PCR to keep comparability across collections. Minimize one‑off studies by structuring data pulls per plant and core bill of materials, then parameterize decor and format variants. A capable LCA partner should handle the heavy internal data chase so product, ops, and plant teams stay focused.
Where sustainability shows up on their site
UDIREV outlines recycling and partner‑selection principles and mentions take‑back initiatives on its environment page. It is a decent home for future EPD and circularity updates if they centralize links there (Udirev & l’environnement).
What great looks like for SOLDIS UDIREV in 2026
- Liberty LVT: every active, promoted collection with a product‑specific EPD, including rigid click and acoustic builds, with clear links in product pages.
- Textiles and parquet: target the top sellers with product‑specific EPDs, then roll to the long tail using a family approach.
- Tiles and PMO: where third‑party brands already publish EPDs, surface them prominently in downloads. Where private‑label exists, plan a staged EPD program.
Do this and the catalog becomes a plug‑and‑play library for design teams. Specifiers get fewer reasons to hesitate, sales spends less time chasing paperwork, and bids stop stalling over missing declarations. That is the quiet edge that wins Tuesdays. It is definately within reach with disciplined data collection and a partner who runs a white‑glove process end to end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SOLDIS UDIREV have EPDs for all Liberty LVT collections?
No. Current coverage appears focused on select Liberty lines. Other Liberty collections, including newer rigid click ranges, did not show a linked FDES on product pages at the time of writing.
How many product categories does SOLDIS UDIREV serve?
Five at a high level: resilient vinyl, parquet and laminates, textile floors, ceramic tiles, and PMO accessories. Across these, the live assortment likely spans hundreds of SKUs.
Which rating systems most often reward EPDs for these products?
In LEED v4.1, the EPD credit offers up to two points. Option 1 requires 20 qualifying products from five manufacturers and product‑specific EPDs count as 1.5 each. Option 2 awards another point for proven impact optimization (USGBC, 2024) (USGBC, 2024).
Where can specifiers read about UDIREV’s sustainability stance?
See the UDIREV environment page that summarizes recycling and partner criteria. It is a useful place to centralize links to FDES and other documentation (Udirev & l’environnement).
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.
