UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS) has inaugurated a European Retail Center of Excellence in Lombardy, Italy, expanding its technical expertise in the region after 40 years of operations.
The new facility will provide retailers, brands, and manufacturers with pre-market services including product development support, supplier selection, and raw materials sourcing, alongside testing, regulatory compliance, advisory, and sustainability services. The center will focus on furniture, apparel, and cosmetics, featuring dedicated spaces for workshops, training sessions, and collaborative events.
Josh Warren, Vice President and General Manager of Retail and Consumer Products at UL Solutions, highlighted the growing complexity of retail innovation, stating that smart, connected, and AI-enabled products are reshaping consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.
The Lombardy center joins UL Solutions' global network of retail hubs, which includes locations in Shanghai, Ningbo, and Shenzhen, China; Gurgaon, India; Istanbul, Turkey; Canton, Massachusetts; and Lowell, Arkansas. The Lowell facility, home to a 100,000-square-foot Retail Center of Excellence opened in 2024, serves as a model for the new European site.
UL Solutions provides testing, inspection, and certification services, along with advisory offerings and software solutions, to customers across more than 110 countries.
