Press Releases

Feb 7, 2012

UL Global Study Reveals Building Materials Manufacturers Value Reliability Most

The "Product Mindset" Explores Impact of Consumer and Manufacturer Perceptions on the Building Materials Ecosystem NORTHBROOK, IL, Feb. 7, 2012 - - A new global study from UL …

Feb 7, 2012

UL Global Study Reveals Food Safety is Top of Mind for Manufacturers and Consumers

The "Product Mindset" Explores Consumer and Manufacturer Perceptions of the Food Industry NORTHBROOK, IL, February 6, 2012 - In a new global study from UL (Underwriters…

Feb 7, 2012

UL Product Mindset Study and High-Tech Industry Report Reveals Manufacturers' Short and Longer Term Priorities

Product Reliability, Safety and Innovation Rise to the Surface as the "Product Mindset" Explores Impact of Consumer and Manufacturer Perceptions of the High-Tech Industry NORTHBROOK, IL,…

Jan 17, 2012

UL spotlights dangers of alternative heating methods

Safety tips designed to help families stay protected from home fire and carbon monoxide poisoning NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan 17, 2012 - When the temperature drops and families head indoors to…

Jan 3, 2012

UL Expands Global Payment and Security Evaluation Services with Acquisition of Witham Laboratories

UL to support all parties in payment and security industry with leading information and hardware security testingNORTHBROOK, Ill. / Melbourne, Australia - January 4, 2012 - UL, a world…

Dec 12, 2011

UL Elevates Dialogue on Energy and the Smart Grid Home at 2012 CES Conference

Renewable energy industry leaders demystify emerging Smart Grid issues for consumers and businesses NORTHBROOK, Ill., December 12, 2011 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world…

Dec 6, 2011

UL Expands Occupational Health & Safety Presence, Training Capabilities With Acquisition of PureSafety

Addition of Comprehensive Workforce Health, Safety Solutions Will Enable Employers to Improve Business Performance, Address Compliance Requirements, Governance IssuesNORTHBROOK, Ill. /…

Dec 6, 2011

UL Global Study Reveals Critical Influences on the Creation and Consumption of Products

NORTHBROOK, IL, Dec. 7, 2011 - - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, has developed the first of what will become an annual global study examining the role of…

Nov 9, 2011

UL and Muppets Team Up to Help Make the Holiday Season Safe and Bright

NORTHBROOK, Ill. November 1, 2011 - Every minute, 17 children visit the ER due to unintentional injuries, a startling number that equates to an estimated 9.2 million injuries a year (CDC…

Nov 1, 2011

UL Offers Certification Customers Mobile Access to Standards

Northbrook, Ill., November 21, 2011 -- As a world leader in developing safety standards, UL is now offering a new premium service that provides customers with access to UL's Standards…

Sep 24, 2011

UL kicks off Baby Safety Month with interactive guide

"Commit a Minute" to Safety this September NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 7, 2011 - As part of Baby Safety Month this September, UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing…

Sep 1, 2011

UL completes acquisition of quality assurance business of STR Holdings, Inc.

Northbrook, IL / Enfield, CT - September 1, 2011 - UL, a world leader in advancing safety, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Quality Assurance…

Aug 16, 2011

UL honors local heroes and urges people to commit a minute to safety at annual White Sox event

NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 15, 2011 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in advancing safety, today announced it will once again host the Chicago White Sox's Annual "Fire &…

Aug 16, 2011

UL to acquire quality assurance business of STR Holdings, Inc.

Northbrook, IL / Enfield, CT - August 16, 2011 - UL, a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the execution of a definitive agreement whereby UL will acquire the Quality…

Aug 2, 2011

UL expands presence in medical device market With acquisition of MDT

Northbrook, IL / Ochsenhausen, Germany - August 2, 2011 - UL, a world leader in advancing safety, today announced that it has acquired mdt medical device testing GmbH (MDT) and md…

Jul 1, 2011

UL Announces Gitte Schjotz as New President for Europe and Latin America

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 1, 2011 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, has announced the appointment of Gitte Schjotz as president of its operations in Europe…

Jun 13, 2011

UL provides suggested guidelines to AHJs for third party listing organizations assessing Alarm Certificate Service providers

Northbrook, IL., June 13, 2011 -UL, a world leader in advancing safety, today announced a listing of suggested minimum criteria Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) should look for when…

Jun 9, 2011

UL releases white paper on the regulation of lead in drinking water system components

White paper serves as educational resource on regulations, enforcement and compliance of lead levels in drinking water system components NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 8, 2011 -UL (Underwriters…

Jun 7, 2011

UL Introduces ULwebCerts for Alarm Certificate Service Customers

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 3, 2011 -- UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, announced the availability of ULwebCerts, a new on-line service of its Alarm…

Jun 1, 2011

UL announces water testing services to meet UCMR 3 requirements

New methods will provide customers with the services needed to comply with anticipated EPA monitoring requirements NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 1, 2011 -UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.), a…