3M Co.

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3M Ctr., Saint Paul, MN 55144-1001, United States
(888)364-3577, (651)733-2204, (651)733-9973 fax, http://www.mmm.com

Primary SIC: Surgical And Medical Instruments, Primary NAICS: Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Description: 3M Company was incorporated in 1929 to continue operations begun in 1902 under the name "Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company." It is headquartered in Minnesota. The company develops and manufactures products for a wide variety of industries. 3M has six operating business segments, including industrial and transportation, health care, display and graphics, consumer and office, safety, security and protection services and electro and communications. Research and product development play an important part in the company's business plan. 3M holds numerous trademarks and patents, both in the U.S. and internationally. The company has 157 sales offices worldwide, with nine in the United States and 148 internationally. Its products are sold through numerous wholesale companies and retail stores. Major brands of 3M include Post-It Notes, Scotch Tape, Thinsulate and the family of Scotch-Brite cleaning products. The company also provides numerous products to the medical industry, including medical tapes and dressings, transdermal skin patches, professional tooth whiteners and orthodontic appliances. More

Manufacturing: Pressure-sensitive tape, reflective materials, video and audio tape and laser imaging equipment, healthcare products. Finance: holding company.