UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS) is a global applied safety science company whose news flow centers on testing, inspection and certification activities, safety alerts, standards development and corporate actions. The company operates in more than 110 countries and uses its public communications to explain how it addresses safety, security and sustainability challenges for industrial and consumer markets.
News about UL Solutions often highlights new testing and certification programs and expansions of its laboratory network. Recent examples include the launch of a dedicated testing and certification framework for plug‑in solar systems based on UL 3700 and the development of an electromagnetic and wireless testing laboratory in Neu‑Isenburg, Germany, as well as the opening of a motor energy efficiency laboratory at the company’s Ise campus in Japan.
Another recurring theme in UL Solutions’ news is public safety communication. The company issues notices about mislabeled or improperly certified products, such as certain child life jackets and carbon monoxide detection devices bearing unauthorized UL Marks, and recommends that these products be removed from service. UL Solutions also reports on collaborations, such as its memorandum of understanding with Saudi Electricity Company to advance fire protection and life safety standards.
Investors and analysts following ULS can also find capital markets and corporate governance updates, including announcements related to secondary public offerings of Class A common stock by a selling stockholder and disclosures of leadership changes in senior executive roles. For an integrated view of these developments, the UL Solutions news page on Stock Titan aggregates company press releases and related coverage, making it easier to monitor safety initiatives, standards work, facility investments and regulatory disclosures over time.
UL Solutions (ULS) opened its expanded heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration testing center in Plano, Texas.
The expansion adds testing capacity for commercial and residential equipment, including heat pumps, chillers and data center cooling systems. UL Solutions said the expansion addresses growing demand for testing energy efficiency, AI data center cooling technology and refrigerants with lower potential climate impact.
UL Solutions (ULS) has launched a modeling and simulation service to help gypsum board manufacturers evaluate designs before full-scale fire-resistance testing.
The service uses validated thermal modeling based on UL 263 and ASTM E119 fire test approaches. It is designed to support formulation screening, product optimization, material substitution assessments and recertification preparation. UL Solutions identifies fewer unproductive test iterations and more focused use of laboratory resources as potential benefits. Modeling complements, but does not replace, physical testing required for certification or applicable code and regulatory requirements.
UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) has completed its acquisition of Eurofins Scientific’s electrical and electronics business, adding to its testing network.
The acquired business provides testing, compliance and certification services supporting global market access for electromagnetic compatibility and wireless testing, electrical safety, medical devices and other technologies. The acquisition adds laboratories and accreditations in EMEA, Asia and the United States to UL Solutions’ global network.
UL Solutions said the combination expands its global footprint and enhances its testing, inspection and certification services for electrical safety and connected products by bringing together complementary expertise and capabilities.
UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) named Kelly Manthey Executive Vice President and Chief AI & Digital Trust Officer, effective October 1, 2026.
Manthey will join the Executive Leadership Team in a newly established role reporting directly to President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon. Her mandate is to lead the enterprise strategy to commercialize and scale AI-enabled solutions, advance digital trust and help customers innovate. She brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in technology and professional services, including serving as Global CEO and a board member of Kin + Carta.
UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) launched a certification program for direct-to-chip liquid cooling components used in AI data centers and other high-density computing systems.
The program covers eligible coolant-carrying parts, including cold plates, manifolds and quick disconnects. Evaluations use UL 4501 to assess safety, performance and interoperability—the ability of components to work together. Testing includes coolant compatibility, pressure and leak integrity, durability and liquid flow, alongside production controls and installation requirements. The company said evaluating components before system integration can help identify problems earlier and reduce repeated testing.
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UL Solutions (ULS) warned that Model A23 rechargeable hand warmers and their packaging display UL Certification Marks it did not authorize. The hand warmers were sold on Amazon.com. UL Solutions has not evaluated them against the appropriate safety standards, and whether they meet any safety requirements is unknown.
UL Solutions recommends discarding the hand warmers using proper disposal methods for lithium-ion batteries. The public notice is numbered 26PN-0213.
UL Solutions (ULS) launched a certification program for medium-voltage solid-state power units used in AI data centers on September 24, 2026.
The program uses UL 2877, the Outline for Investigation for Power Supplies, Medium Voltage, to assess whether the units meet defined safety requirements. The units convert medium-voltage alternating current from the grid into lower-voltage direct current for data center systems, reducing power-conversion steps. UL Solutions says the program supports equipment for data centers transitioning from 400-volt alternating current systems to 800-volt direct current systems. Evaluations address electrical and fire risks associated with equipment that handles large amounts of power.
UL Solutions (ULS) introduced a certification program for prefabricated data center power assemblies and awarded its first certification to Schneider Electric.
Under UL 2140, the program evaluates complete factory-built assemblies and their interconnected components against applicable U.S. electrical-code requirements and UL equipment-safety standards. The first certificate was presented on Sept. 22 at Data Center World Power in Dallas.
UL Solutions (ULS) expanded its Retail Center of Excellence in Lowell, Arkansas, by integrating softlines testing for apparel and textiles with hardlines testing for furniture, toys and electronics. The Northwest Arkansas facility now offers a more connected testing experience for retailers, brands, manufacturers and suppliers operating across major consumer product categories.
The expansion adds laboratory space, advanced equipment and technical experts to support earlier risk identification and faster product development and sourcing decisions. The center now supports testing and quality assurance for apparel and textiles, home and general merchandise, chemistry, electrical and electronic products, furniture, packaging, toys, children’s products and other retail categories, and includes a Product Experience Center to gather consumer feedback before production.