3M Company, founded in 1902 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a diversified technology firm known for its innovation across multiple industries. Originally established as a mining venture, the company evolved into a global manufacturer of adhesive tapes, abrasives and films. Over more than a century, 3M has built a reputation for developing products that address complex challenges in manufacturing, healthcare and consumer markets.
Today, 3M operates through four principal business segments: Safety & Industrial, Transportation & Electronics, Health Care and Consumer. The Safety & Industrial segment offers personal protective equipment, adhesives, tapes and filtration products. Transportation & Electronics delivers solutions for automotive aftermarket, electrical markets, electronics assembly and telecommunications. The Health Care segment provides medical and surgical supplies, drug delivery systems and health information technologies. In its Consumer segment, 3M produces a wide range of household and office products, including Post-it® Notes, Scotch® tapes and home cleaning solutions.
With operations in more than 70 countries and sales in over 200, 3M maintains a broad global footprint. The company invests heavily in research and development, operating R&D facilities on every continent to drive continuous innovation. Its global distribution and manufacturing network enables 3M to serve customers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and emerging markets, adapting products to meet local regulatory and performance requirements.
3M’s leadership emphasizes a culture of science-based innovation, sustainability and customer collaboration. Under the guidance of its executive team and board of directors, the company pursues initiatives in digital transformation, renewable energy and advanced materials. This strategic focus aims to strengthen 3M’s competitive position, support long-term growth and enhance value for stakeholders worldwide.