Avery Dennison Builds UL-certified Client Service Lab for Label Testing

MENTOR, Ohio --Avery Dennison has created a new Global Client Service Laboratory at its Innovation Center in Mentor, Ohio, that will help customers reduce the time to market for new durable label products by accelerating the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certification process. The certification scope includes UL standard 969 and CSA standard C22.2 No. 0.15 for nameplates and safety labels.

"With this UL-certified lab, we have everything needed to conduct testing equivalent to what is done in ULs laboratories, and address our customers need for a faster certification process," said Hoa Pham, technical manager, durables, Label and Packaging Materials, Avery Dennison.

As part of the process, a series of tests are conducted on all substrates, inks and ribbons being considered for use in the production of the label, including legibility, defacement, chemical exposure, accelerated weathering, humidity exposure, oven aging, adhesion and abrasion.

"These tests certify the label material has passed rigorous processes and ensure the performance of the label will be permanent and legible once attached to a product - even under extreme conditions," Pham said.

The Global Client Service Laboratory is an expansion of Avery Dennisons commitment to creating programs that assist converters in obtaining UL certification in a cost-effective, efficient manner. In 2010 Avery Dennison introduced the Fasson廬 Customer-Ready™ Durables portfolio. The first collection of its kind, the portfolio features seven UL-certified, multi-purpose products proven to work in a majority of durable goods applications.

"In tandem, the Customer-Ready Portfolio and Global Client Service Laboratory offer our customers a streamlined, timely process to qualify durable label products for UL certification and get them to market for sale," said Michael Welch, product manager, durables, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials ? North America.

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is one of the global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The companys applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 30,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company reported sales from continuing operations of $6 billion in 2012.