Talley - Background
In 2006 Fascia Graphics, the market leader for the production of membrane keypads in the printed graphics industry and Talley Group had experienced many successful years working together, but when Fascia required UL approval on its processes and materials, they took a more collaborative approach.
Achieving the UL Mark is highly important when exporting to the US as it is the most accepted safety certification mark by consumers, regulatory authorities and the insurance industry – and achieving this would assist in creating more opportunities in the US market.
Talley and Fascia Graphics
It was an opportune time for both companies as Fascia Graphics already had a number of customers who were considering exporting products to the US, and Talley wanted to increase its presence in the US.
Both companies started working on the approval process in June 2006 and by October of the same year full approvals were achieved. Their partnership approach saw Talley contribute to the cost of the process and materials approval, whilst Fascia paid for company registration. Obtaining the UL Recognition Mark means that all UL approved products manufactured by either Talley or Fascia Graphics have been tested and evaluated to nationally recognised safety standards with regard to the applicable safety standards.
Since obtaining UL approval, both parties have continued to work together and in 2007, it collaborated on the manufacture of the Avanti Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). This product provides negative pressure wound therapy to treat chronic wounds or wounds that are expected to present difficulties while healing.
Paul Bennett, Managing Director and Founder of Fascia Graphics commented:
“This was a significant achievement for both companies as UL has been a product safety leader for over 100 years and is widely acknowledged for its safety standards, integrity and independence. With the growing emergence of the global marketplace, the UL mark has opened up new opportunities to sell our products in many new markets.
Since achieving PGDQ2 Recognition to standard UL969, we have worked with a further 20 companies who required the UL mark.”
Stephen Street, Operations Manager (Materials) from UL International Operations commented:
“Manufacturers such as Fascia Graphics are finding that the UL mark can allow access to markets that had previously been out of reach. UL standards cover many thousands of different product types from the smallest components to the largest end-products, wherever there is a risk to the public.”
Tony Lee, Purchasing Manager from Talley Group concluded:
“Talley has developed the partnership with Fascia Graphics over a period in excess of eight years, and by using the basics of fair pricing quality and delivery, Fascia has proven that they have the necessary capabilities to enable them to stand out from the competition.
Aside from working collaboratively to obtain UL approval, Talley have found that Fascia continually provides a consistent service, whilst maintaining a truly partnership approach.”
