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Winning the Bid: Benefits and Competitive Advantages of EPDs

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Applicable Industries	Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Stiferite, a leading company in Italy in the production of polyiso foam thermal insulation, was looking to improve its market position and create bigger opportunities in public bids and building projects. The company needed to obtain Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) certifications swiftly and autonomously to promptly respond to bid specifications and market requests. They also wanted to generate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies on their entire product range and improve communication along the supply chain through transparent, credible, and effective messages. Read More
About Customer	STIFERITE SpA is a leading company in Italy that has been producing polyiso foam thermal insulation since 1963. Over its more than 50 years of operation, Stiferite has produced over 170 million square meters of insulation panels, contributing to energy savings and the reduction of harmful emissions. Stiferite's thermal insulation panels in polyiso foam have the lowest thermal conductivity values for greater stability over time. They represent an important evolution in traditional polyurethane foams with significant improvements in mechanical performance, dimensional stability, and fire protection properties. The company offers many types of panels, which differ in size, coating, and performance, and have been developed to best improve the thermal insulation of roofs, walls, and floors. Read More
Solution	Sphera provided Stiferite with an automated tool, the EPD Creator, for the generation of EPDs without specific LCA skills. The project was supported by tools such as Software GaBi ts and GaBi Envison, and GaBi databases. Sphera's expert consulting service facilitated effective project management, identified hotspots and improvement strategies, and ensured that the EPD tool was always updated to the latest scientific, technological, and regulatory developments. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Applicable Industries

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Stiferite, a leading company in Italy in the production of polyiso foam thermal insulation, was looking to improve its market position and create bigger opportunities in public bids and building projects. The company needed to obtain Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) certifications swiftly and autonomously to promptly respond to bid specifications and market requests. They also wanted to generate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies on their entire product range and improve communication along the supply chain through transparent, credible, and effective messages.

About Customer

STIFERITE SpA is a leading company in Italy that has been producing polyiso foam thermal insulation since 1963. Over its more than 50 years of operation, Stiferite has produced over 170 million square meters of insulation panels, contributing to energy savings and the reduction of harmful emissions. Stiferite's thermal insulation panels in polyiso foam have the lowest thermal conductivity values for greater stability over time. They represent an important evolution in traditional polyurethane foams with significant improvements in mechanical performance, dimensional stability, and fire protection properties. The company offers many types of panels, which differ in size, coating, and performance, and have been developed to best improve the thermal insulation of roofs, walls, and floors.

Solution

Sphera provided Stiferite with an automated tool, the EPD Creator, for the generation of EPDs without specific LCA skills. The project was supported by tools such as Software GaBi ts and GaBi Envison, and GaBi databases. Sphera's expert consulting service facilitated effective project management, identified hotspots and improvement strategies, and ensured that the EPD tool was always updated to the latest scientific, technological, and regulatory developments.

Impact #1	Stiferite was able to obtain EPD certifications autonomously and swiftly, allowing them to promptly respond to bid specifications and market requests.
Impact #2	The company was able to create bigger opportunities by participating in public bids and building projects which require building certification.
Impact #3	Stiferite was able to generate LCA studies on their entire product range using a user-friendly tool for the analysis of the life cycle, in addition to the evaluation of process and product improvement scenarios.

Impact #1

Stiferite was able to obtain EPD certifications autonomously and swiftly, allowing them to promptly respond to bid specifications and market requests.

Impact #2

The company was able to create bigger opportunities by participating in public bids and building projects which require building certification.

Impact #3

Stiferite was able to generate LCA studies on their entire product range using a user-friendly tool for the analysis of the life cycle, in addition to the evaluation of process and product improvement scenarios.

Benefit #1	Significant reduction in costs associated with the development of certified EPDs.
Benefit #2	Increased profit deriving from the participation in bids, thanks to the ability to provide EPDs.

Benefit #1

Significant reduction in costs associated with the development of certified EPDs.

Benefit #2

Increased profit deriving from the participation in bids, thanks to the ability to provide EPDs.

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Winning the Bid: Benefits and Competitive Advantages of EPDs

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