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Jun 5, 2018

ANSUL® Acoustic Nozzle Receives UL Verification

Johnson Controls recently received UL Verification for its ANSUL® Acoustic Nozzle, making it the first fire protection product to earn a marketing claim verification for performance. The…
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Jun 5, 2018

Measuring Carbon Reduction from Disposal Alternatives: How Zero Waste Reduces GHG Emissions

In a previous post, we established that one of the indirect benefits of pursuing zero waste is a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. When materials are not sent to the landfill,…
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Jun 5, 2018

Mission first for UL's Ken Boyce

His credentials read like a Who’s Who entry for engineers: Chairman of the UL Energy Council, a body of global energy experts addressing key market and technical issues; Principal…
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Jun 5, 2018

Safety Laboratories set high standards for consumer safety

In a paper entitled “Corporate Reputation in the Information Technology Industry: A South African Case Study,” Johanna Le Roux, writes that “reputable organizations protect their corporate…
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Jun 5, 2018

UL Announces First Certification to UL 880 Standard for Sustainability for Manufacturing Organizations

Hexion achieves certification to leadership standard that evaluates multiple sustainability related requirements  MARIETTA, GA., June 5, 2018 — UL Environment, a division of UL, announced…
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Jun 4, 2018

UL announces a new subassembly inspection solution that allows more flexibility in your supply chain and improved time to market

Manufacturers often deal with component parts coming from different locations, making supply chain management complicated. UL announces a new solution to meet our customers’ need for more…
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Jun 1, 2018

IoT Challenges Ahead - 2018 brings security awareness, but risks persist

With Internet of things (IoT) technology continuing to offer increased value to businesses – from process optimization to improved customer experiences – implementation of connected devices…
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May 30, 2018

UL Announces Agreement with MACO to Build Volatile Organic Compound Testing Laboratory

Laboratory will conduct research, testing and quality assurance for sustainable building materials for the Chinese market  MARIETTA, GA., May 30, 2018 — UL and MACO Group Corporation, a…
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May 29, 2018

Deciphering consumer water filters

Water contamination issues continue to splash headlines across the U.S. If it’s not one public water system, it is another, as shown by a 2016 study that revealed nearly 21 million…
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May 29, 2018

Distributed energy resources offer global cities new challenges and new benefits

Cities around the world are facing change at an unprecedented rate, much faster than previous generations.  This remarkable growth has placed significant stress on infrastructure, housing,…
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May 23, 2018

Accelerate Your Products’ Access to Multiple Markets With CB Scheme

Quickly, easily and efficiently access U.S., Canadian and international markets with UL’s expansion of its North American CB Scheme testing capabilities.
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May 23, 2018

EPA Formaldehyde Labeling Effective Date Has Been Changed

On March 2018, in response to a court order and joint stipulation document issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the United States Environmental…
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May 23, 2018

Media coverage: What are the risks of using inexpensive charging cables?

Click here to view the Good Morning America report "Could Inexpensive Chargers Put Your iPhone at Risk?" (original broadcast May 4, 2018)

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May 23, 2018

UL is expanding chemical and sustainability capabilities with the opening of a state-of-the-art laboratory in the European region

We are expanding our service capabilities in our Cabiate, Italy lab and are pleased to announce the opening of a new laboratory for indoor air quality, GREENGUARD and VOCs. With the…
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May 22, 2018

Leading with change

Like most executives, Zubin Dastoor has a lot of responsibility resting on his shoulders. As the Field Engineering Business Leader for Greater Asia and Emerging Markets, he heads a team of…
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May 22, 2018

Proactive steps help combat counterfeiting epidemic

The global trade in counterfeit goods continues to run rampant despite attempts to defend intellectual property rights and protect consumers from unsafe, low-quality products, according to…
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May 18, 2018

A Tall Turbine for Texas

 UL and WTAMU team up to commission and test the tallest wind turbine in the US Goldwind Americas, a world leading wind turbine technology and energy solutions provider, has completed…
The Intel Falcon 8+ System, an advanced drone with full electronic system redundancy, is outfitted for industrial inspection, surveying and mapping geared toward professionals and experts. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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May 18, 2018

First to be Certified

UL certifies the first unmanned and automated electric vehicles.
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May 17, 2018

A Big Step for Hydrogen Fueling

UL certifies the world’s first hydrogen fuel dispensing system station As the world’s first UL Certified hydrogen fuel dispensing system station, the H2Station® brings standardization to…
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May 17, 2018

Finding What You Need Just Got Easier

Though many UL customers have come to know and trust our Online Certification Directory (OCD), we knew it could be even better.  With an eye on improvement, we created Product iQ. This new…

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