UL Solutions opens European retail center in Italy

Northbrook, Illinois - UL Solutions Inc. has expanded its presence in Europe by establishing a European Retail Center of Excellence in Lombardy, Italy. This new facility will offer a range of pre-market services to retailers, brands, and manufacturers, including product development support, supplier selection, and sourcing of raw materials.

The center focuses on product categories such as furniture, apparel, and cosmetics, catering to the increasing complexity and rapid evolution of retail product innovation. Josh Warren, Vice President and General Manager of Retail and Consumer Products at UL Solutions, highlighted the significance of this development, noting the need for faster and more intricate product innovation, driven by smart, connected, and AI-enabled products.

The Italy site capitalizes on UL Solutions' 40 years of technical expertise in the Lombardy region and is equipped with specialized spaces for workshops, training, and events, fostering collaboration between UL Solutions experts and customers. The center's integration with UL Solutions' global network of laboratories and technical hubs ensures that customers can navigate regional and international requirements effectively.

UL Solutions aims to support customers throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from initial design to achieving market readiness. In addition to this new Italian facility, UL Solutions operates a global network of retail and consumer products facilities, including locations in China, India, Turkey, Massachusetts, and Arkansas.

With services spanning testing, inspection, certification, advisory offerings, and software solutions, UL Solutions serves customers in over 110 countries.