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Jul 24, 2019

UL Issues First Certification for Pole-Mounted Transformers

Certification for pole-mounted transformers covers single- and three-phase units in North and Latin America

Jul 24, 2019

WTTW "Chicago Tonight" Features UL’s Newly Expanded Hazardous Locations Northbrook Laboratory

The hazardous locations (HazLoc) Northbrook laboratory was featured on WTTW "Chicago Tonight" on July 15th.

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Jul 22, 2019

Losing Power: Not Only a Big Apple Experience

Distributed energy resources offer one of the best solutions for grid reliability.

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Jul 22, 2019

Where Does Safety Fit Into Your Life?

UL's David Wroth explains the science behind global safety attitudes.

Jul 17, 2019

Access to UAE Gets Easier for Building Material Manufacturers

UL’s Rosenheim, Germany lab has been accredited by the UAE.

Jul 16, 2019

UL and ULC Warn of Counterfeit UL Marks on Fire Extinguishers (Release 19PN-11)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 16, 2019 — The following is a notification from UL and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) that the fire extinguisher identified below bears counterfeit certification marks for the United States and Canada.

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Jul 16, 2019

UL Lab Technicians Push Batteries to Breaking Point

Learn why UL Marks matter to those who take the time to do a little research.

Jul 16, 2019

UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices With Counterfeit UL Marks (19PN-12)

UL, a global safety science company, is warning users and distributors of e-cigarettes and vaping devices to be on the lookout for products that bear counterfeit UL Marks after the company received reports of such products in the marketplace.

Jul 15, 2019

UL and AVAIL Partner to Improve Delivery of Sustainability Information to the AEC Industry

AVAIL integration with UL’s SPOT database, allows AEC professionals to easily find, use and manage sustainability product information

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Jul 9, 2019

Can Bullet-Resistant Materials Help Make the World Safer?

Learn how bullet-resistant materials can mean the difference between life or death.

Kathy Seegebrecht presents at the 2019 ANA B2 Awards

Jul 9, 2019

The Increasing Importance of Brand in a Changing World

Kathy Seegebrecht shares her perspectives on building a brand in this Q&A.

Jul 3, 2019

UL International (UK) Ltd. (NB 0843) – Medical Device Notified Body Ceasing Operation In the UK

U.K. Notified Bodies will lose their Medical Device Directives designation in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit.

UL staff examines the updated label on a pink life jacket at our Research Triangle Park facility

Jul 2, 2019

Harmonized Standard Leads to New Life Jacket Requirements

Learn how life jacket marketing labels improved with the new standard.

Grey tent with blue roof holds some type of solar panel used to recharge devices.

Jul 2, 2019

Modern Wanderers Stay Connected With Rechargeable Devices

Discover how adventurers recharge spirit, self and stuff while on the road.

Jul 2, 2019

UL Acquires Healthy Buildings, An Indoor Environmental Quality and Sustainability Services Company

UL acquires an indoor environmental quality and sustainability services company

Jul 2, 2019

UL and Wintech Testing and Certification Combine to Provide Best in Class Testing and Certification Services to the Building Envelope Community

UL and Wintech testing and certification combine, increasing UL’s global footprint in the building materials sector.

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Jul 1, 2019

UL Collaborates with Tamaulipas Energy Commission And Mexico’s Ministry of Energy to Develop "Wind Atlas of the State of Tamaulipas"

Wind and capacity factor maps will help the development of new wind power plants.

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Jun 28, 2019

On the Mark - The Lithium-Ion Battery Issue

Discover more about the technology that powers your world.

Pictured here is a battery energy storage system. Tohoku Murata Manufacturing is first to obtain UL 9540A Test Report in Japan to verify fire safety hazards associated with battery cells within a battery energy storage system.

Jun 26, 2019

Tohoku Murata Manufacturing Advances Fire Safety Associated with Battery Cells Within a Battery Energy Storage System

Tohoku Murata Manufacturing advances fire safety hazards for battery cells within a battery energy storage system.

Jun 25, 2019

New Rules and Effective Dates for Motors in Residential Furnaces

Learn how the new requirements will impact HVAC/R manufacturers.