When selecting labelling solutions for industrial applications, it is not just adhesion, legibility and durability that matter. Particularly in the B2B sector, compliance with standards, international requirements and robust approvals are playing an increasingly important role. This is precisely where the UL/CSA certification of our som80 Advanced series comes into its own: it provides an even stronger foundation for applications where technical performance and formal requirements converge. The product page for the Advanced series currently lists the range with UL and CSA product certifications.
The som80 Advanced series is designed for industrial labelling tasks where a robust, precise and cost-effective solution is required. Sommer describes the series as flexible and cost-effective, featuring a high-performance acrylic adhesive that achieves high final adhesion even on substrates with slightly low surface energy. This makes the material suitable for virtually all industrial applications where non-destructive removal from the substrate is not required.
What makes UL/CSA certification so relevant for industrial users
In many projects, it is no longer enough for a labelling material simply to ‘work’. It is crucial that it can also be integrated into demanding specifications, supply chains and target markets. This is precisely where UL/CSA certification provides additional assurance. For development departments, procurement, quality assurance and product management, this means above all: a better basis for approvals, greater comparability in material decisions and greater certainty regarding international requirements. The UL/CSA certification of the som80 Advanced series thus not only enhances the product’s technical credibility but also its compatibility within professional procurement and development processes. The certification is also listed as a current certificate in the download section of the Sommer website.
Why the som80 Advanced series impresses in everyday use
In practice, alongside certification, the performance of the material is what counts most. According to the product page, the som80 Advanced series offers extreme resistance to chemicals, solvents, heat, weathering, abrasion and ageing. Added to this is universal application on high-energy as well as lightly textured substrates and the ability to design custom label solutions ‘just-in-time’.
The technical specifications also highlight its suitability for industrial processes: the Advanced series is designed for marking speeds of up to 6,000 mm/s and specified for a long-term temperature range of -40 to 130 °C. At the same time, the film is suitable for automated processes thanks to its high inherent stability. This is a clear advantage for companies wishing to integrate marking into existing production and application processes.
Typical benefits for B2B customers
For industrial users, the benefits of the som80 Advanced series stem not just from a single product feature, but from the interplay of several factors. These include:
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high final adhesion even on more demanding surfaces
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long-lasting readability even under chemical, thermal and mechanical stress
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Suitability for automated marking processes
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additional security through UL and CSA certification
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optional security features such as watermarks and UV printing for counterfeit protection
This can make a noticeable difference, particularly for manufacturers in mechanical and plant engineering, electrical engineering, drive technology or other technically regulated sectors. In these fields, marking must not only look neat, but also function permanently and fit reliably into documentation, specifications and audit requirements.
Combining product performance with responsible collaboration
In addition to the product level, the corporate level is also becoming increasingly important in B2B business. Many customers today no longer evaluate just technical performance data, but also the structures behind a supplier: How professionally are processes organised? How robust are compliance and sustainability standards? How well can a partner be integrated into existing ESG and supply chain requirements? This is precisely why it is worth taking a look at a topic that Sommer has already addressed in a separate article: EcoVadis Silver status.
According to the company’s own statement, Sommer GmbH’s CSR system has held EcoVadis Silver status since February 2026, placing it among the top 15% worldwide. Sommer explicitly describes this award as external evidence at company level of structured management of issues such as sustainability, compliance and responsible supply chains. This is important because a clear distinction must be made here between product certification and company accreditation: UL/CSA certification relates to the som80 Advanced series as a labelling solution, whilst EcoVadis Silver status relates to Sommer GmbH as a company.
It is precisely this combination that is of interest to customers: a technically robust product on the one hand and a professionally established, transparently assessed partner on the other. This facilitates collaboration, particularly where technical requirements, supplier qualification and ESG criteria must be considered in parallel. In the EcoVadis article, Sommer highlights, among other things, that a recognised sustainability rating can reduce friction in supplier qualification and make collaboration on audits, compliance requirements and international supply chains more predictable.
Who should take a closer look at the som80 Advanced series
The UL-certified som80 Advanced series is particularly of interest to companies seeking to design their product labelling to be durable, robust and process-reliable. This is especially true where labels must withstand demanding environments, are to be processed automatically, or where additional requirements from target markets, customer approvals or specifications need to be met. Thanks to its high-performance acrylic adhesive, excellent durability and the optional integration of security features, the series is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
Conclusion
With the UL/CSA certification of the som80 Advanced series, Sommer is strengthening its position as a partner for demanding industrial labelling solutions. For B2B customers, this means: greater confidence in product selection, better alignment with international requirements, and a material that combines technical robustness with efficient processing. This is complemented by Sommer GmbH’s EcoVadis Silver status, which provides additional guidance at company level for professional and sustainable collaboration.
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