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Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
UL Solutions Launches Advanced Battery Testing Center in Europe
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS) today announced the opening of its Europe Advanced Battery Testing Laboratory in Aachen, Germany, which will test batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and large-scale energy storage systems, significantly expanding the company's battery technology testing capabilities and its European footprint. Driven by the increasing demand for reliable battery testing services, the facility was purpose-built from the ground up to evaluate EV and industrial battery products during the research and development phases of battery manufacturing. The facility will also offer comprehensive evaluations of finished products to determine whether they meet safety and performance requirements, enabling original equipment manufacturers to access global markets. 'Our new location in Germany provides us with access to the region's deep engineering talent and places us close to many of our key European customers,' said Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO of UL Solutions. 'We are meeting our customers where they are, helping the automotive and power sectors safely innovate in a world increasingly reliant on battery storage.' The new laboratory replaces a smaller leased facility that was part of UL Solutions' 2024 acquisition of battery testing and simulation company BatterieIngenieure. That acquisition significantly increased UL Solutions' capacity for conducting tests, advanced simulations and in-depth failure analysis of battery technologies. A key strength of the new facility is its capability for estimating battery lifespans, a crucial factor for both manufacturers and consumers. The opening of the UL Solutions Aachen laboratory arrives at a pivotal moment for the global energy transition and electrification. The International Energy Agency notes strong EV market growth, fueling a surge in battery demand, which jumped 35% in 2023 and is projected to increase tenfold. Battery storage is also expanding rapidly in the power sector, with deployments rising over 130% in 2023. This facility is strategically located in North Rhine-Westphalia and is UL Solutions' first in the EU solely focused on comprehensive battery testing services. It is home to dedicated battery science experts who conduct rigorous tests to determine cell, module and battery lifetimes, as well as evaluate safety and performance. Specialized tests meticulously measure the ability to withstand a host of potential threats, hazards and adverse conditions, including misuse, off-gassing and thermal runaway, a chemical reaction that causes a battery to increase in temperature and pressure rapidly and can lead to fire and explosions. These tests help demonstrate that customers' innovative technologies meet safety and performance standards established by UL Standards & Engagement, the International Electrotechnical Commission, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the United Nations and other globally recognized organizations. The UL Solutions Europe Advanced Battery Laboratory adds to our global network of testing facilities focused on battery technologies. These include: North America Advanced Battery Laboratory, Auburn Hills, Michigan Advanced Battery Testing Laboratory in Northbrook, Illinois EV Charging Test Laboratories in Fremont, California; Northbrook, Illinois, and Frankfurt, Germany UL Solutions E-Mobility and Energy Laboratory in Changzhou, China Advanced Battery Testing and Engineering Laboratory in Pyeongtaek, South Korea CHAdeMO EV–Quick Charger Matching Center in Ise, Mie, Japan EV and Micromobility Laboratory in Luzhu, Taiwan About UL Solutions A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, software products, and advisory offerings that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage. Source Code: ULS-IR
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UL Solutions Opens Ningbo Retail and Consumer Products Laboratory to Help Manufacturers Advance Quality and Safety
The new facility expands testing capabilities in the region and supports product innovation for retail and consumer product manufacturers in a dynamic market. NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, announced the opening of its new Retail and Consumer Products Laboratory in Ningbo, China, supporting the rapidly evolving needs of the retail and consumer product industry marked by changes in consumer expectations, sourcing strategies, regulatory compliance and demand for sustainable and innovative products. Strategically located in Ningbo, near the existing UL Solutions laboratory in Shanghai, the new 58,000-square-foot laboratory provides enhanced efficiency, faster response times and localized expertise to manufacturers in Greater China. This laboratory expands UL Solutions' network in the Yangtze River Delta, a leading retail and consumer products manufacturing center, and is in close proximity to its existing laboratory in Shanghai. "Today's opening of our new Ningbo laboratory demonstrates our dedication to safety and excellence in the retail industry," said Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO of UL Solutions. "Our investment here is a testament to how we are advancing our capabilities, expertise and infrastructure to help enable retailers' success, both now and in the future." The Ningbo facility offers a comprehensive suite of safety, quality, performance and chemical testing capabilities for textiles, footwear, furniture and electronics packaging under one roof, helping to streamline the testing process. Enhanced capabilities — such as newly added furniture flammability testing — support manufacturers from design to market launch. On-site subject matter experts will be available to collaborate with customers in real time, leveraging UL Solutions' global safety science network of retail and consumer product experts, who work to foster collaboration among retailers, brands and suppliers to help address industry challenges. "Our Ningbo laboratory reinforces our commitment to the retail and consumer product sectors and our many customers in the Greater China region," said Weifang Zhou, executive vice president and president of Testing, Inspection and Certification at UL Solutions. "We are eager to continue to work with our customers and help them demonstrate compliance, enhance safety and drive sustainable growth and success." In the nearby Caohejing Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai, UL Solutions also serves the sector with its Retail and Consumer Test Laboratory, a 65,000-square-foot facility, which provides a comprehensive suite of safety, quality and performance testing services for retail and consumer products. The Shanghai facility tests products ranging from personal care products and jewelry to luggage and toys. These services include banned substance and chemical testing, functional and performance testing, stability testing, chemical management and ingredient reviews. UL Solutions recently added enhanced capabilities at the Shanghai facility to address dietary supplements, over-the-counter and pharmaceutical medications, cosmetics and personal care products. In addition to the Ningbo and Shanghai facilities, UL Solutions offers retail and consumer product testing at 18 dedicated facilities globally. They are located near some of the world's major retail and consumer product manufacturing centers, including Cabiate, Italy (near Milan); Dhaka, Bangladesh; Gurugram, India; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Lowell, Arkansas; and Shenzhen, China. Find out more about UL Solutions services for the retail and consumer products industry. About UL Solutions A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage. Source Code: ULS-IR View source version on Contacts Investors: Dan Scott/Rodny Nacier, ICR Media: Kathy FiewegerSVP and Chief Corporate Communications 312-852-5156
