illbruck nails seamless EPD data collection with Parq
When illbruck needed Environmental Product Declarations, Parq made the month-long process feel like a game of Pac-Man—gobbling up their data with almost no effort from their team. Their experts stayed focused while our platform handled the heavy lifting, delivering results in just weeks.
“It was like Pac-Man. We could hand it any data, and it gobbled it up without us lifting a finger.”
— Dr. Markus Komma, R&D Director
An Urgent Need
When illbruck, a flagship brand of Tremco CPG under the RPM umbrella, heard that their sales team was receiving increasing requests for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for their products, they knew it was time to act.
They understood that in today’s marketplace, a commitment to sustainability is as much about environmental stewardship as it is about staying competitive.
The Data Grind: Drowning in Spreadsheets and Questionnaires
Traditionally, generating EPDs is a year-long ordeal. Companies often endure endless spreadsheets, long questionnaires, and redundant clarifications that force skilled employees into tedious data formatting work. illbruck was well aware of the cumbersome, drawn-out process associated with consultant-led EPD projects.
Seamless, Technology-Driven Approach
With Parq, illbruck experienced a technology-driven service that focused on asking only the essential questions. This approach meant that their experts provided the necessary information without getting sidetracked by superfluous details. Leveraging both our Life Cycle Assessment expertise and our advanced platform, we quickly built a deep understanding of illbruck’s manufacturing, materials, and operations with minimal input. The result was high-quality, precise EPDs delivered in a fraction of the time typically required in the industry, highlighting the competitive edge of a technology-driven approach.
“We didn’t have to help you understand the data because you understood it.”
— Dr. Michael Pronold, Development Engineer
Reclaiming Valuable Time and Resources
One of the most significant benefits for illbruck was preserving their team’s time and expertise. Instead of devoting extensive hours to elaborate data collection and formatting, their specialists could focus on their core responsibilities. This efficient process minimized disruption and ensured that valuable internal resources were reserved for strategic pursuits.
“You made it easy for us because your questions and demands were very precise. Your process was as efficient as it was effective.”
— Peter Grünwald, Product Manager
A Fraction of the Time for First-Class Results
While traditional EPD projects often take a full year to complete, our approach delivered high-quality results 70 % faster than the industry average—and exceeded expectations by delivering two weeks ahead of an already ambitious timeline. This swift turnaround not only met market demands but also reinforced industry-leading performance, ensuring that illbruck secured the environmental credentials essential to their business without consuming unnecessary resources.
“The project was completed exceptionally fast; surpassing even our high expectations and delivering two weeks ahead of the optimistic timeline we had set.”
— Dr. Markus Komma, R&D Director
The Takeaway
By choosing Parq, illbruck achieved a seamless and efficient process for generating their very first EPDs—delivered quickly enough for their sales teams to stay competitive. In a market where competitors already have EPDs, speed was crucial to ensuring Illbruck didn’t lose out on deals requiring them. With precise, non-redundant data collection, their experts remained focused on high-value tasks, while Parq’s technology-driven service equipped the sales team with the sustainability credentials they needed to win business.
Ready to Act?
If you’re aiming to get EPD-ready in just 55 days, and to do it with minimal lift from your R&D and Product Management teams, reach out to Walker. You can also follow Parq’s company page to stay current on EPD news and best practices for manufacturers.
About Illbruck and Tremco CPG
illbruck is a product brand of Tremco CPG Europe, specializing in high-performance building solutions. As part of the RPM International family, Illbruck combines innovative products with exceptional technical support to meet the complex demands of modern construction projects.
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.