3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is a diversified technology conglomerate known for its wide range of industrial, safety, healthcare, and consumer products. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, 3M serves customers in more than 200 countries with offerings that span adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, dental and orthodontic supplies, and advanced electronic materials. The company’s products are designed to address complex challenges in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods.
Within its Industrial segment, 3M produces adhesives, tapes, and specialty materials used by manufacturers to improve product performance and assembly efficiency. The Safety & Graphics division focuses on personal protective equipment—including respirators, hearing protection, and fall protection—and safety solutions such as reflective materials and traffic control products. In Health Care, the company develops medical and surgical supplies, infection prevention solutions, and drug delivery systems that support hospitals, physicians, and patients worldwide. The Electronics & Energy segment offers materials and components for semiconductor fabrication, display technologies, electrical markets, and renewable energy applications.
Founded in 1902 as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, 3M has evolved from a small mining venture into a global innovation powerhouse. Over more than a century, the company has built a strong research and development culture, filing thousands of patents annually and investing heavily in new product creation. 3M’s extensive manufacturing footprint includes facilities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East, enabling it to respond rapidly to regional customer needs and global supply chain dynamics.
Michael Roman, who assumed the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2018, leads 3M’s more than 90,000 employees. Under his stewardship, the company continues to pursue growth through technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, and sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and advancing corporate responsibility. With a commitment to solving real-world problems, 3M remains a key supplier to industries seeking performance-driven solutions.