3M Company is a diversified technology company operating in various segments including industrial, safety and graphics, health care, electronics and energy, and consumer. It is known for its innovation in adhesives, abrasives, and personal protective equipment.
Description: 3M Company, formerly known as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company operates through four business segments: Industrial, Safety and Graphics, Health Care, and Electronics and Energy. 3M is renowned for its culture of innovation, having developed over 60,000 products including Post-it Notes, Scotch tape, and N95 respirators. The company serves customers in more than 200 countries and is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500. Its market role is as a diversified industrial conglomerate with a strong focus on R&D and sustainability.
Established / Launched: 1902
Founder / Issuer: Five businessmen: John Dwan, Hermon Cable, Henry Bryan, William A. McGonagle, and Dr. J. Danley Budd
