UL's materials testing lab in Krefeld, Germany, has been approved as an 
external laboratory partner by the BMW Group for injection molding of test 
specimens and corresponding testing of thermoplastic materials according to the 
BMW Group Standard 93016.

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As a unique add-on service for customers worldwide, UL's Krefeld facility 
offers in-house injection molding of test specimens with extensive tracking of 
processing parameters.  This combination of in-house injection molding and 
comprehensive testing services offer thermoplastic raw material suppliers 
extended and substantial product development support.

"This approval by BMW is an essential part of our client-oriented expansion of 
service offerings towards the Automotive industry," said Thomas Wagner, PhD, 
automotive business manager of UL's Chemicals division. "UL has a very 
collaborative relationship with manufacturers of thermoplastic raw materials. 
Now we can offer our clients a new complete service package to have their 
grades officially approved for serial applications in BMW automobiles. Our 
materials experts can support clients in the entire process of getting their 
material grades listed to GS 93016.'

The ISO 17025 accredited materials testing center in Krefeld-Uerdingen offers a 
unique set of all-inclusive services. With highly specialized testing 
laboratories and comprehensive material databases, the Chemicals 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 about UL's entire automotive testing portfolio, visit 
UL.com/Drive ( https://www.ulttc.com/en/industries/automobil.html ) or contact:

Thomas Wagner, PhD
Automotive Business Manager
thomas.wagner@ul.com 
+49 2151 5370 234

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CONTACT: Marlene Stezinar
Marketing Lead – Chemicals Division
UL LLC
T: +49 (0) 2151 5370 309 
E: marlene.stezinar@ul.com 


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