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KREFELD, Germany, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

- UL laboratory in Germany listed for emission chamber testing according to PV 3942

UL's materials testing laboratory in Krefeld, Germany, has been approved as an

external laboratory for emission testing according to PV 3942 for Volkswagen

component validation. PV 3942 tests the emission behavior of parts, components

and semi-finished products for vehicle interiors.

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The materials testing laboratory in Krefeld is already approved by the

Volkswagen Group to perform environmental, surface, mechanical, burning

behavior, media resistance and textile testing for selected interior and

exterior parts and components.

"This extended approval from Volkswagen is for chamber testing according to PV

3942, including chemical analysis combined with odor assessment," explained

Thomas Wagner, Ph.D., automotive business manager in UL's Material and Supply

Chain Division. "UL continuously works on expanding its approvals for emission

and other performance testing requirements according to Volkswagen's and other

automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM) test standards," Wagner

added. The certified test standards can be found in the Volkswagen supplier

portal, where UL is listed as an approved laboratory.

The materials testing center in Krefeld offers a unique set of all-inclusive

services. With highly specialized testing laboratories, modern test methods and

comprehensive material databases, the Materials and Supply Chain division of UL

supports automotive manufacturers and Tier suppliers from product concept stage

to early product development through to final Part Production Approval Process

(PPAP) for an optimized time-to-market.

For more information on UL's automotive materials testing capabilities, visit:

www.UL.com/drive.

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CONTACT: Marlene Stezinar

         Marketing Lead – Material Testing and Certification

         UL

         T: +49-2151-5370-309

SOURCE:  UL LLC