{"id":100010044,"date":"2026-10-13T16:57:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epditaly.it\/en\/?p=100010044"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:58:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:58:52","slug":"those-who-chose-epditaly-tell-their-story-pm-serramenti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epditaly.it\/en\/2026\/10\/13\/those-who-chose-epditaly-tell-their-story-pm-serramenti\/","title":{"rendered":"Those who chose EPDItaly tell their story: PM Serramenti"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Patrizio Pesenti, founder and owner of PM Serramenti<\/p><\/div>\n

PM Serramenti has\u00a0been\u00a0designing, manufacturing and installing\u00a0timber and timber-aluminium\u00a0windows\u00a0since 1984, combining\u00a0skilled\u00a0woodworking\u00a0craftsmanship with manufacturing technologies\u00a0focused on product\u00a0quality and performance.
\nBased in Mornico al Serio, in the province of Bergamo, the company manages the main\u00a0stages of production in-house, from timber processing and finishing to the assembly of glazing and window hardware. This\u00a0approach\u00a0is\u00a0complemented by a commitment to responsible\u00a0raw\u00a0material\u00a0sourcing, reflected in the adoption of FSC and PEFC certification\u00a0standards.
\nThe Lombardy-based company chose\u00a0EPDItaly to publish an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the PM Tempo XV 80.73<\/strong>, an 80 mm timber\u00a0window with two\u00a0sashes.
\nWe\u00a0spoke with Patrizio <\/strong>Pesenti<\/strong>, <\/strong>founder<\/strong> and <\/strong>owner<\/strong> of PM Serramenti<\/strong>, about the reasons\u00a0behind\u00a0this\u00a0decision, the benefits of publishing\u00a0verified\u00a0environmental data, and the role of EPDItaly in a market increasingly\u00a0focused on transparency and sustainability.<\/p>\n

What<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>were<\/strong> the <\/strong>main<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>reasons<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>behind<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>your<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>decision<\/strong> to <\/strong>pursue<\/strong> a <\/strong>voluntary<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Environmental<\/strong> Product <\/strong>Declaration<\/strong> (EPD)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EPD builds on a journey\u00a0we\u00a0began\u00a0many\u00a0years ago, giving\u00a0us concrete data to work with. We\u00a0have\u00a0been\u00a0designing and manufacturing timber\u00a0windows for over 40 years, and we\u00a0strongly\u00a0believe in the qualities of wood. However, we\u00a0also\u00a0wanted to be able to demonstrate the environmental impact of one of our\u00a0products, supported by measurable data.
\nAs with the certification\u00a0processes\u00a0we\u00a0had\u00a0already\u00a0undertaken for FSC, PEFC, VOC and ISO 9001, this\u00a0was a voluntary\u00a0commitment\u00a0that\u00a0required\u00a0considerable\u00a0effort, and that\u00a0is\u00a0precisely\u00a0why I consider\u00a0it\u00a0important. I believe companies today\u00a0need the courage to measure\u00a0their\u00a0own performance and be transparent\u00a0about\u00a0their\u00a0processes. The EPD has\u00a0given\u00a0us the opportunity to do just that.<\/p>\n

Which<\/strong> of <\/strong>your<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>products<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>has<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>obtained<\/strong> an EPD? <\/strong>What<\/strong> are <\/strong>its<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>main<\/strong> features?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u00a0obtained an EPD for the PM Tempo XV 80.73<\/strong>, an 80 mm timber\u00a0window with two\u00a0sashes. We\u00a0designed\u00a0it to combine performance, build\u00a0quality and durability. It\u00a0features\u00a0low-emissivity double glazing, multiple weather\u00a0seals, certified hardware and an innovative assembly system. Another\u00a0distinctive\u00a0feature\u00a0is the finishing\u00a0process: we use water-based\u00a0coating\u00a0systems\u00a0applied\u00a0through an automated production line. The insulating\u00a0glass\u00a0units are also\u00a0assembled in-house.
\nBeyond the individual\u00a0technical\u00a0specifications, what\u00a0matters\u00a0most to us\u00a0about\u00a0this\u00a0product, as with all\u00a0our\u00a0products, is\u00a0how\u00a0it\u00a0is\u00a0manufactured. By maintaining\u00a0direct control over every stage of production, we can ensure\u00a0greater\u00a0consistency in quality and performance.<\/p>\n

What<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>have<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>been<\/strong> the <\/strong>main<\/strong> benefits of <\/strong>publishing<\/strong> an <\/strong>Environmental<\/strong> Product <\/strong>Declaration<\/strong>? How <\/strong>does<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>it<\/strong> benefit the end customer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first benefit was for us\u00a0as a company: the EPD made us look at\u00a0our\u00a0product from a different\u00a0perspective. When\u00a0you\u00a0measure the environmental impact of a window\u00a0throughout\u00a0its life cycle, you start asking\u00a0very\u00a0practical\u00a0questions: What\u00a0materials do we use? How are they\u00a0produced? How much\u00a0energy do we\u00a0consume? What can we\u00a0improve? This\u00a0process\u00a0builds\u00a0awareness\u00a0throughout the company.
\nFor customers, the main benefit is\u00a0transparency. There\u00a0is a lot of talk about “green” or sustainable\u00a0products\u00a0today, but consumers often\u00a0find\u00a0it\u00a0difficult to understand\u00a0what\u00a0actually\u00a0lies\u00a0behind\u00a0those\u00a0claims. An EPD provides\u00a0verified information and enables\u00a0people to make\u00a0assessments\u00a0based on data. I believe\u00a0this\u00a0is the most\u00a0valuable\u00a0thing\u00a0we can offer\u00a0our\u00a0customers: rather\u00a0than\u00a0simply\u00a0asking\u00a0them to trust us, we\u00a0give\u00a0them\u00a0objective information on which to base their\u00a0decisions.<\/p>\n

Do <\/strong>you<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>believe<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>EPDItaly<\/strong> can help <\/strong>promote<\/strong> a <\/strong>stronger<\/strong> culture of <\/strong>product<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>sustainability<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, certainly, especially\u00a0because I believe\u00a0sustainability\u00a0requires a methodical\u00a0approach. Everyone\u00a0talks\u00a0about\u00a0sustainability\u00a0these\u00a0days, but\u00a0there\u00a0is a risk\u00a0that the term\u00a0becomes\u00a0overused. For me, sustainability\u00a0means\u00a0measuring, verifying and, above\u00a0all, continuously\u00a0looking for ways to improve.
\nAn organisation\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0EPDItaly can help companies take these\u00a0steps and contribute to establishing a common language\u00a0among\u00a0manufacturers, designers and the wider market. As a business owner, I also\u00a0believe\u00a0that a change in mindset\u00a0is\u00a0important: sustainability\u00a0should\u00a0not be seen\u00a0simply\u00a0as an obligation or an expense, but\u00a0as an ongoing\u00a0process of business improvement.<\/p>\n

How <\/strong>important<\/strong> do <\/strong>you<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>think<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>it<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is<\/strong> for <\/strong>sustainable<\/strong> products made in <\/strong>Italy<\/strong> to be <\/strong>represented<\/strong> by a Program Operator with a strong international network?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u00a0is\u00a0extremely\u00a0important\u00a0because\u00a0it\u00a0helps showcase the strengths of Italian manufacturing internationally. Italy\u00a0has a long-standing tradition in woodworking and window manufacturing, and many companies have\u00a0invested in technology, quality and innovation over the years. I believe\u00a0it\u00a0is\u00a0important for these businesses to be able to demonstrate\u00a0their\u00a0commitment\u00a0through\u00a0internationally\u00a0recognised\u00a0tools.
\nFor PM Serramenti, obtaining an EPD is\u00a0also\u00a0about\u00a0being\u00a0willing to measure\u00a0ourselves\u00a0against\u00a0objective, shared\u00a0criteria, rather\u00a0than\u00a0simply\u00a0claiming\u00a0that\u00a0we\u00a0make high-quality\u00a0products with due regard for the environment. I believe\u00a0this\u00a0is the right way forward: building on what\u00a0we do well in Italy\u00a0while\u00a0remaining open to comparing\u00a0our performance with that of companies around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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