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Who We Are


3M is a diversified technology company with a worldwide presence in the following markets: consumer and office; display and graphics; electro and communications; health care; industrial; safety, security and protection services; and transportation. 3M is a global enterprise characterised by substantial inter-company cooperation in research, manufacturing and marketing of products.



Our Values

  • Provide investors an attractive return through sustained, quality growth
  • Satisfy customers with superior quality, value and service
  • Respect our social and physical environment
  • Be a company employees are proud to be part of

3M at a Glance

  • Worldwide sales: $20.011 billion
  • International (non-US) sales: $12.133 billion (61 per cent of company's total)
  • Operations in more than 60 countries - 29 international companies with manufacturing operations, 35 with laboratories
  • 3M products sold in nearly 200 countries
  • More than 67,000 employees
  • 3M employs mostly local nationals. Fewer than 300 3M employees worldwide not living in their home countries
  • Plant locations: 132 worldwide
  • Sales office locations: 189 worldwide

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