About 3M Co.
3M Company is a multinational diversified manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer products across multiple market segments and geographic regions. The company produces adhesive tapes including pressure-sensitive and masking tapes, abrasive materials, reflective and display materials, personal protective equipment, safety and protection products, electronics and electrical components, health care and medical products, consumer office supplies, and industrial solutions. 3M operates business segments organized by market focus including industrial, safety and graphics, electronics and energy, health care, and consumer products. The company maintains manufacturing operations and research facilities across more than 70 countries worldwide and serves customers in construction, automotive, electronics, healthcare, retail, transportation, and other industries. 3M was incorporated in 1902 as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company in Two Harbors, Minnesota, and formally adopted its current name in 2002. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States.