UL Solutions to build automotive and battery testing center in Korea
UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a pioneering entity in applied safety science, has officially announced its plans to construct an Advanced Automotive and Battery Testing Center in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. This strategic expansion is set to significantly enhance the company’s testing capacity for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and chargers in the Asia Pacific region.
Slated for opening in the second half of 2025, the center aims to bolster Korea’s burgeoning EV industry. It will address the growing demands from both new and existing clients, providing them with expedited access to essential safety and performance testing services. The facility’s establishment is contingent upon securing local government approvals, including zoning permissions.
The new center is designed to extend the existing capabilities of UL Solutions in Korea, which currently includes the recently inaugurated Advanced Battery Laboratory in Pyeongtaek. The upcoming facility will not only enhance EV battery testing but also introduce an EV charger testing laboratory and an EV battery material laboratory. Additional testing for automotive plastics regarding flammability and performance is planned, mirroring the technologies used in UL Solutions facilities in the United States.
Jennifer Scanlon, President and CEO of UL Solutions, highlighted the global shift towards sustainable energy and its impact on innovation within the automotive sector during her visit with Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province. “Innovation cannot succeed without safety, and we are pleased to work closely with automakers and other customers as together we build an industry that is safer, more secure, and more sustainable,” Scanlon stated.
The new testing center in Pyeongtaek will complement UL Solutions’ global network, including facilities in Changzhou, China, Aachen, Germany, and the upcoming laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. This expansion is part of UL Solutions’ ongoing effort to support the EV industry globally and contribute to safer, more reliable energy solutions.
With this expansion, UL Solutions Inc. reinforces its commitment to advancing automotive safety and performance worldwide, particularly in the fast-evolving EV sector. The new facility in Pyeongtaek is poised to become a pivotal part of Korea’s automotive industry, pushing the boundaries of innovation and safety in collaboration with leading global and regional players.