Feature Stories

Dec 17, 2018

UL Participates in Canton Fair and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair

By Vicky Luo, Communications Specialist The 124th Canton Fair took place from October 15 – November 4, with 60,645 booths and 25,583 exhibiting companies from around the world. The Canton…

Dec 17, 2018

UL’s Role in Testing the World-Famous Times Square Ball

This year, when you ring in 2019, you’ll remember the time UL helped overhaul the ball, leaving us all with the gift of a shinier New Year.

Dec 17, 2018

What's Happening in 2019?

We spoke with three of our top scientists, engineers and executives to learn their predictions for 2019.

Dec 13, 2018

Tyco LFP Antifreeze for Fire Sprinkler Systems is First to Receive UL Certification

Tyco LFP™ Antifreeze is the first UL Certified antifreeze solution for fire sprinkler systems. This is currently the first and only solution that helps meet NFPA 13, 13D, 13R and…

electric vehicle batteries model made using batteries

Dec 11, 2018

Repurposing Gives New Life to EV Batteries

UL 1974: Repurposing electric vehicle batteries

Dec 11, 2018

UL Teams Up to Renovate Home Steeped in History

UL volunteers donate over 1,100 hours working on the house.

Dec 10, 2018

UL Chemical Safety and Georgia Institute of Technology release pioneering 3D printing research

UL Chemical Safety and the Georgia Institute of Technology, also known as Georgia Tech, announced a body of research that explored the impact of 3D printing on indoor air quality.

Dec 10, 2018

UL Verified Mark for Water Customers

In a competitive market, what makes you stand out? As a UL Water customer, having UL verify your marketing claims helps your business stand out from others. Whether the mark is printed…

Dec 4, 2018

UL Backs Hydrogen Fuel as an Energy of the Future

UL actively supports the safe and sustainable deployment of hydrogen infrastructure, as safe practices in the production, storage, distribution and use of hydrogen are essential to its marketplace acceptance.

Dec 3, 2018

UL SPOT Continues Expansion of Sustainability Product Database As Its Global Reach Increases

As the demand for healthier, smarter and more environmentally friendly buildings increases globally, so too does the demand for building materials, furniture and other related products that…

Nov 29, 2018

BASF Catalysts Earns Platinum UL Zero Waste Validation, Receives Recognition from Honda

The BASF Catalysts site in Huntsville, Alabama earned Platinum Level Zero Waste Validation from UL, achieving 100 percent Landfill Diversion with 5 percent incineration with energy…

Nov 28, 2018

UL Introduces First EPD Optimization Program to Earn More LEED v4.0 Credits

On November 14th, 2018, UL launched the industry’s first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Optimization Credit program, responding to five years of demand for EPD Optimization since…

Nov 28, 2018

UL is Now an Accredited Third-Party Certification Body for FEMB level Certification to Help European Manufacturers Demonstrate Product Sustainability

UL announced it is an accredited independent third-party certification body in accordance to FEMB level, the European program for sustainability certification of office and contract furniture in interiors. Through FEMB level, UL can now help European manufacturers demonstrate product sustainability while enabling end-users to make more informed sustainable product selections.

Nov 28, 2018

UL Puts A New Spin On This Year’s Pub Night

What do you get when you put Architects, Designers and sustainability geeks in a room full of classic arcade games? You get UL’s Pub Night, which was a highlight at Greenbuild this year. UL…

Nov 27, 2018

Drone Standard UL 3030 Takes Flight

The binational UL 3030 Standard for Unmanned Aircraft Systems was published on September 18, 2018, and covers the electrical system of unmanned aircraft systems used in flight for commercial applications or flight incidental to business applications for both the U.S. and Canada.

Nov 27, 2018

Ellen Metrick: A UL Toy Story

Not many people can say they are as experienced in the toy industry as UL’s Human Factors Specialist Ellen Metrick.

Nov 26, 2018

A New, More Powerful City

Power grids are evolving to be more efficient and effective, and technology must help keep these grids safe. We’re all more connected than ever before and cities around the world are…

Nov 26, 2018

Leading the Pack

UL’s inaugural magazine takes a closer look at lithium-ion batteries and their future. Lithium-ion batteries continue to enter daily life in everything from phones to vehicles. With this…

Nov 26, 2018

Legislative Changes for Connected Technology

Look to UL to help stay one step ahead of the changing IoT landscape In September 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 327 and Assembly Bill 1906, marking first-of-their…

Nov 21, 2018

Coated in Customer Service

Finding success in any competitive market involves quality products that help you stand out from the competition, successful marketing campaigns to draw attention, and a deep understanding…