3M (NYSE:MMM) is a diversified technology and manufacturing company that develops products and solutions for industrial, workplace safety, transportation, electronics, consumer and other markets. Its portfolio includes adhesives, abrasives, tapes, films, filtration products, personal protective equipment, reflective materials and advanced materials used in manufacturing and commercial applications.
The company sells a broad range of well-known consumer and office products under brands such as Post-it and Scotch. Its industrial and safety offerings include respirators, hearing and eye protection, fall-protection equipment, industrial tapes and bonding solutions. 3M also supplies materials and technologies used in automotive, aerospace, electronics, construction and other industries.
3M was founded in 1902 as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company and adopted the abbreviated name 3M in 2002. The company serves customers in markets around the world through operations, manufacturing facilities and distribution networks across North America, Europe, Asia and other international regions. In 2024, 3M separated its health care business into an independent company, Solventum.
William M. Brown serves as 3M’s chief executive officer. The company continues to focus on product innovation, operational improvement and serving business, government and consumer customers across its global markets.
