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UL Solutions Opens Ningbo Retail and Consumer Products Laboratory to Help Manufacturers Advance Quality and Safety

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UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) has announced the opening of a new 58,000-square-foot Retail and Consumer Products Laboratory in Ningbo, China. The facility, strategically located near UL Solutions' existing Shanghai laboratory, expands testing capabilities in the Yangtze River Delta region.

The new laboratory offers comprehensive safety, quality, performance, and chemical testing capabilities for textiles, footwear, furniture, and electronics packaging under one roof. Notable features include newly added furniture flammability testing and on-site subject matter experts available for real-time collaboration.

This expansion complements UL Solutions' 65,000-square-foot Shanghai facility in Caohejing Hi-Tech Park, which tests products ranging from personal care items to toys. The company operates 18 dedicated retail and consumer product testing facilities globally, including locations in Italy, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Arkansas, and Shenzhen.

UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) ha annunciato l'apertura di un nuovo laboratorio per il settore Retail e Prodotti di Consumo di 58.000 piedi quadrati a Ningbo, Cina. La struttura, strategicamente situata vicino al laboratorio esistente di UL Solutions a Shanghai, amplia le capacità di testing nella regione del Delta del Fiume Yangtze.

Il nuovo laboratorio offre capacità complete di test di sicurezza, qualità, prestazioni e chimica per tessuti, calzature, mobili e imballaggi elettronici sotto un unico tetto. Tra le caratteristiche notevoli ci sono i test di infiammabilità per i mobili recentemente aggiunti e esperti del settore disponibili in loco per collaborazioni in tempo reale.

Questa espansione si aggiunge alla struttura di UL Solutions di 65.000 piedi quadrati nel Caohejing Hi-Tech Park di Shanghai, che testa prodotti che vanno dagli articoli per la cura personale ai giocattoli. L'azienda gestisce 18 strutture dedicate al testing di prodotti retail e di consumo a livello globale, comprese sedi in Italia, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Arkansas e Shenzhen.

UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) ha anunciado la apertura de un nuevo laboratorio de 58,000 pies cuadrados para Retail y Productos de Consumo en Ningbo, China. La instalación, estratégicamente ubicada cerca del laboratorio existente de UL Solutions en Shanghái, amplía las capacidades de prueba en la región del Delta del Río Yangtsé.

El nuevo laboratorio ofrece capacidades integrales de pruebas de seguridad, calidad, rendimiento y químicas para textiles, calzado, muebles y empaques electrónicos bajo un mismo techo. Entre las características destacadas se incluyen las pruebas de inflamabilidad de muebles recientemente añadidas y expertos en la materia disponibles en el lugar para colaboración en tiempo real.

Esta expansión complementa la instalación de UL Solutions de 65,000 pies cuadrados en el Parque Tecnológico Caohejing de Shanghái, que prueba productos que van desde artículos de cuidado personal hasta juguetes. La empresa opera 18 instalaciones dedicadas a pruebas de productos de retail y consumo a nivel mundial, incluyendo ubicaciones en Italia, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Arkansas y Shenzhen.

UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS)중국 닝보에 58,000 제곱피트 규모의 소매 및 소비자 제품 실험실을 새로 개설했다고 발표했습니다. 이 시설은 UL Solutions의 기존 상하이 실험실 근처에 전략적으로 위치하여 양쯔강 삼각주 지역의 테스트 능력을 확장합니다.

새로운 실험실은 섬유, 신발, 가구 및 전자 포장에 대한 안전성, 품질, 성능 및 화학 테스트 기능을 통합적으로 제공합니다. 주목할 만한 특징으로는 최근 추가된 가구의 인화성 테스트와 실시간 협업을 위한 현장 전문가의 지원이 있습니다.

이번 확장은 상하이 차오허징 하이테크 파크에 위치한 UL Solutions의 65,000 제곱피트 시설과 보완적이며, 이곳에서는 개인 관리 용품에서 장난감에 이르기까지 다양한 제품을 테스트합니다. 이 회사는 이탈리아, 방글라데시, 인도, 베트남, 아칸소, 심천 등 전 세계에 18개의 전용 소매 및 소비자 제품 테스트 시설을 운영하고 있습니다.

UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) a annoncé l'ouverture d'un nouveau laboratoire de 58 000 pieds carrés dédié au secteur du détail et des produits de consommation à Ningbo, Chine. L'installation, stratégiquement située près du laboratoire existant de UL Solutions à Shanghai, élargit les capacités de test dans la région du delta du Yangtsé.

Le nouveau laboratoire offre des capacités complètes de tests de sécurité, de qualité, de performance et chimiques pour les textiles, les chaussures, les meubles et les emballages électroniques sous un même toit. Parmi les caractéristiques remarquables, on trouve des tests d'inflammabilité pour les meubles récemment ajoutés et des experts disponibles sur place pour une collaboration en temps réel.

Cette expansion complète l'installation de 65 000 pieds carrés de UL Solutions dans le parc technologique Caohejing à Shanghai, qui teste des produits allant des articles de soins personnels aux jouets. L'entreprise exploite 18 installations dédiées aux tests de produits de détail et de consommation dans le monde, y compris des sites en Italie, au Bangladesh, en Inde, au Vietnam, en Arkansas et à Shenzhen.

UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) hat die Eröffnung eines neuen 58.000 Quadratfuß großen Labors für Einzelhandel und Verbraucherprodukte in Ningbo, China angekündigt. Die Einrichtung, die strategisch in der Nähe des bestehenden UL Solutions-Labors in Shanghai liegt, erweitert die Testmöglichkeiten in der Yangtze-Delta-Region.

Das neue Labor bietet umfassende Testmöglichkeiten für Sicherheit, Qualität, Leistung und Chemie für Textilien, Schuhe, Möbel und Elektronikverpackungen unter einem Dach. Zu den bemerkenswerten Merkmalen gehören neu hinzugefügte Tests zur Entflammbarkeit von Möbeln und vor Ort verfügbare Experten für eine Echtzeit-Zusammenarbeit.

Diese Erweiterung ergänzt die 65.000 Quadratfuß große Einrichtung von UL Solutions im Caohejing Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai, die Produkte von persönlichen Pflegeartikeln bis hin zu Spielzeug testet. Das Unternehmen betreibt weltweit 18 spezialisierte Testeinrichtungen für Einzelhandel und Verbraucherprodukte, darunter Standorte in Italien, Bangladesch, Indien, Vietnam, Arkansas und Shenzhen.

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  • Geographic expansion with new 58,000-square-foot testing facility in key manufacturing region
  • Enhanced testing capabilities and service offerings for retail and consumer products
  • Strategic location near existing Shanghai facility enabling operational synergies
  • Improved response times and localized expertise for manufacturers in Greater China
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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.--(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.

Weifang Zhou, executive vice president and president of Testing, Inspection and Certification of UL Solutions, fourth from the left, and Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO of UL Solutions, fifth from the left, were among the participants to celebrate the March 25 grand opening of the company’s Retail and Consumer Product Laboratory in Ningbo, China.

Weifang Zhou, executive vice president and president of Testing, Inspection and Certification of UL Solutions, fourth from the left, and Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO of UL Solutions, fifth from the left, were among the participants to celebrate the March 25 grand opening of the company’s Retail and Consumer Product Laboratory in Ningbo, China.

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. https://www.ul.com/industries/retail

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.

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Source: UL Solutions Inc

FAQ

What testing capabilities does UL Solutions' new Ningbo laboratory offer?

The facility offers safety, quality, performance, and chemical testing for textiles, footwear, furniture, and electronics packaging, including new furniture flammability testing capabilities.

How large is UL Solutions' new testing facility in Ningbo, China?

The new Retail and Consumer Products Laboratory in Ningbo is 58,000 square feet in size.

Where are UL Solutions' (ULS) major retail testing facilities located globally?

ULS operates 18 facilities worldwide, including Cabiate (Italy), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Gurugram (India), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Lowell (Arkansas), and multiple locations in China.

What is the strategic importance of UL Solutions' Ningbo laboratory location?

The lab is located in the Yangtze River Delta, a major retail manufacturing center, near ULS's Shanghai facility, enabling enhanced efficiency and faster response times for manufacturers in Greater China.
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