3M is a diversified technology company serving customers and communities with innovative products and services. Formerly known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, 3M is a United States multinational conglomerate corporation based in Maplewood, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1902.
3M at a Glance (Year-end 2011)
For more than a century, innovation has been the hallmark of 3M’s growth, reflecting a culture of shared ideas and technology.
Diverse Technologies
3M creates uncommon connections with access to multiple 3M technologies.
Research & Development
3M invests generously in research & development to fuel the innovation pipeline.
Sustainability
3M is committed to actively contributing to sustainable development through environmental protection, social responsibility and economic progress.
Diversity
3M values diversity in the workforce and in the global markets and communities we serve.
3M Businesses
3M serves customers through six business segments, which increase speed and efficiency by sharing technological, manufacturing, marketing and other resources.
Consumer and Office Business
Supplying an array of innovative products that keep homes cleaner, offices organized and buildings well-maintained, our consumer and office business is home to some of the world’s best-known brands, including Post-it®, Scotch®, Scotch-Brite®, Filtrete™, O-Cel-O™, Nexcare™, and Command™.
Display and Graphics Business
Drawing on 3M’s powerful technology platforms, we provide products—display enhancement films, reflective materials, eye-catching graphics, projection systems and more —that people around the world rely on every day.
Electro and Communications Business
We turn 3M technology into solutions for customers in electrical, electronics and communications markets around the world. We contribute to reliable sources of electrical power, high-performance electronic devices, and speedy and dependable telecommunications network.
Health Care Business
Supplying innovative and reliable products that help health care professionals improve the quality of care, we are a global leader in medical and oral care products, and drug delivery and health information systems.
Industrial and Transportation Business
We provide thousands of innovative products including tapes, abrasives, adhesives, specialty materials and filtration systems to dozens of diverse markets – from automotive to aerospace to renewable energy to electronics.
Safety, Security and Protection Services Business
Our products—personal protective equipment, safety and security products, track and trace solutions and more — increase the safety, security and productivity of people, facilities and systems around the world. We are also a leading supplier of roofing granules for asphalt shingles.
