How Parq Helped Illbruck Serve Up EPDs in Record Time

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“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

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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

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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.

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“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

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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.

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“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

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