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NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 21, 2026--UL Solutions Inc., a global leader in applied safety science, today announced the expansion of its extended producer responsibility (EPR) capabilities to help companies manage an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape tied to packaging, sustainability and product stewardship.
Sungrow, a globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, announced that its latest PowerTitan 3.0 battery energy storage system (BESS) has successfully completed a large-scale fire test conducted in accordance with the latest applicable requirements of UL 9540A: 2026 and CSA/ANSI C800-2025, making it the industry's first stacked-cell BESS with an AC-block design to successfully complete such a test. From PowerTitan 1.0 to 3.0, all three generations passed the large-scale fire
NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 20, 2026--UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced a new certification pathway designed to help manufacturers of modular direct current (DC) energy storage systems, used for backup power for critical infrastructure and grid-scale energy storage, bring systems to market with greater flexibility and clearer documentation for installation reviews.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 20, 2026--UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it will release financial results for the third quarter 2026 before the market opens on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Management will host a webcast and conference call that same day at 8:30 a.m. EST (7:30 a.m. CST) to review results.
The expansion increases testing capacity for energy-efficient commercial and residential equipment, next-generation refrigerants and data center cooling systems.The opening means the availability of additional testing
NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 12, 2026--UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today opened its expanded heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) Center of Excellence in Plano, Texas, to address growing demand for advanced product testing, including for energy-efficient refrigerants and AI data center cooling technology.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 25, 2026--UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, issued a public notice regarding Protech International carbon monoxide detectors, product model PTH-24D, which bear unauthorized UL Certification Marks and may pose safety risks.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 25, 2026--UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, issued a public notice regarding Model A23 Hand Warmers, which bear unauthorized UL Certification Marks on the products and packaging and may pose safety risks.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 24, 2026--UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced a new certification program for medium-voltage solid-state power units, an emerging technology that can deliver electricity more directly and efficiently to the data center systems powering AI.
In September 2026, UL Solutions expanded its Lowell, Arkansas Retail Center of Excellence by integrating apparel and textile testing with furniture, toy and electronics testing, adding laboratory capacity, advanced equipment and broader category coverage for retailers, brands, manufacturers and suppliers. This expansion, combined with UL Solutions’ growing software offerings like the Retail Total Access platform, highlights a push to unify physical testing capabilities with digital tools...
UL Solutions (ULS) just expanded its Retail Center of Excellence in Lowell, Arkansas, integrating apparel and textile testing into its existing hardlines lab and adding capacity, equipment and expertise across major consumer categories. UL Solutions has rolled out several new initiatives in recent months, including the Retail Total Access software platform in August and a certification program for vehicle to grid equipment in September. However, the share price has fallen about 32% over 90...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 23, 2026--UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has achieved the first certification under a new UL Solutions program created to help address the safety evaluation needs associated with growing demand for factory-built integrated power systems in AI and hyperscale data center projects.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 14, 2026--UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its new certification program for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies, helping advance the use of electric vehicles as a resource for the electric power grid.
This certification makes Xos Hub easier to specify, permit, and insure in jurisdictions that require independently listed charging equipment, following its UL 2202 certification, which evaluates a comprehensive suite of safety, quality, and construction requirementsApplies across the full Hub lineup, from the entry-level 210 kWh model to the 630 kWh flagship configuration, giving fleet operators the same certified safety and quality standard at every capacityBuilds on the Hub lineup expansion Xo
NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 19, 2026--UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.145 per share.
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The global Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 0.66 billion in 2026 to USD 1.30 billion by 2032, at an 11.8% CAGR. Growth is driven by utility-scale storage, stricter battery safety and thermal-runaway requirements, fire-risk assessment, grid-code compliance and lifecycle assurance. Utilities hold the largest end-user share, sodium-ion is the fastest-growing battery type, and India leads Asia Pacific growth. Key pr
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