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3M Absorbers Protect Down to 50MHz
AUSTIN, Texas - August 18, 2009
The newest EMI absorbers from 3M are for applications requiring EMI control and signal integrity improvement in the 50MHz to 10GHz range. Common uses include reduction of noise and crosstalk inside mobile electronics, reduction of crosstalk and EMI on ribbon cables and flex cables, reduction of radiated IC noise, damping of radiation and oscillations inside shields and cavities, and increasing signal integrity on high-speed data lines through crosstalk reduction.

3M Absorber and Shielding Tapes Protect Components and Devices
AUSTIN, Texas - August 17, 2009
3M has built on its history of innovation in OEM tapes to create the new multifunctional 3M EMI/RFI Absorber and Shielding Tape AB6005 series. Combining EMI absorbing and shielding in a single tape makes this series of three tapes particularly well suited for applications in electronic components and in devices such as mobile handhelds, digital still cameras and LCD televisions. One of the tapes also handles ESD grounding.

3M Woven Tape Shields with Great Flexibility and Conformability
AUSTIN, Texas - August 5, 2009
The new 3M Copper Nickel-Plated Conductive Woven Fabric Tape CN4190 is a self-stick EMI tape that provides a good electrical conductive path for EMI shielding and ESD grounding in small consumer electronics such as mobile handhelds, digital still cameras, and liquid crystal display televisions.

3M Introduces Highly Conformable, Non-Woven Conductive Tapes
AUSTIN, Texas - July, 30, 2009
3M has created two new nickel and copper-plated, non-woven, conductive fabric tapes designed for grounding and EMI applications in devices such as mobile handhelds, digital still cameras, LCD televisions and other small consumer electronic products.

New Connector Bags from 3M Make All the Difference
AUSTIN, Texas - June 4, 2009
Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference, which is why making a plastic bag thicker and more durable is so important. 3M Electrical Spring Connectors 312 (yellow) and 512 (red), 500 count, are being sold in new bags that are designed to stand on their own and are resealable. This makes it easy to grab a single connector at a time and not end up with a couple hundred on the floor around your feet.

Broader Line of 3M Safety Products Is Available at Electrical Distributors
AUSTIN, Texas - May 27, 2009
3M offers a full line of products to promote occupational health and environmental safety. With the acquisition of Aearo Technologies Inc., manufacturer and owner of brand names such as E-A-R, Peltor and SafeWaze, 3M has added hearing protection, safety eyewear and fall protection to its full line of respiratory products.

High-Tack Insulating Tape from 3M Holds the Hard to Hold
AUSTIN, Texas - April 29, 2009
A new electrical insulating tape from 3M offers a high-tack adhesive for quick and reliable holding in applications such as motor windings, uneven surfaces of wire windings and oily magnet wire. 3M Electrical Tape 44HT is a polyester composite insulating tape with a durable backing providing a tough, puncture-resistant protective layer.

New Gasket Material Combines High Performance & Rework Potential
AUSTIN, Texas - April 8, 2009
A new gasket solution from 3M combines an exceptionally conductive pad with a double-sided adhesive that is repositionable. The new 7810 series of 3M Electrically Conductive Acrylic Pads (eCAP) offers cohesive strength, shock absorption and strong adhesion that allow rework and fast assembly without curing time.

Scotch Cool Gray Arc Proofing Tape Protects Cable Makes Visibility in Manhole Better
AUSTIN, Texas - April 1, 2009
Inspections are easier and tape more visible in a manhole with the new cool gray Scotch® Fire-Retardant Electric Arc Proofing Tape 77W.

Off to the Races 3M-Graybar promotion accelerates sales, treats customers to a NASCAR weekend
AUSTIN, Texas - March 26, 2009
3M’s Electrical Markets Division and Graybar Electric teamed on a promotion in order to spark higher sales. The joint effort boosted sales of 3M products through Graybar by double-digit percentage points in 2008, benefiting both supplier and distributor.

3M Moisture Guard Connector Provides Quick and Easy Moisture-Resistant Connection
AUSTIN, Texas - March 19, 2009
Outdoor wire connecting can be faster with a new connector from 3M that strips, connects and seals wire in one step. The 3M™ Scotchlok™ Moisture Guard Connector accommodates the thicker insulation used in irrigation controls.

Rugged New Cold Shrink Quick Splice from 3M Offers Added Protection for Low-Voltage Connections
AUSTIN, Texas – March 17, 2009
A tough, new, low-voltage splice from 3M combines the reliability of cold shrink technology with a broad cable range. The two sizes of 3M™ Cold Shrink Quick Splice Low Voltage QSLV-M include factory-installed mastic in each end of the tube to accommodate an especially wide cable range.

Protect Electrical Assets with Variety of Barricade Tapes from 3M
AUSTIN, Texas – February 17, 2009
Provide warnings to restrict entry to hazardous areas with a complete line of Scotch Barricade Tapes from 3M for the electrical industry.

3M Salutes American Electrical Workers
AUSTIN, Texas – February 11, 2009
Patriotism is the theme of 3M’s newest electrical tape and connectors promotion, which begins Feb. 16 and runs until May 15, or while supplies last. Supporting materials pay homage to American workers and American-made products.

3M Spring Connectors Make Super Bowl a Little Sweeter
AUSTIN, Texas – January 29, 2009
Super Bowl XLIII should be a little more special for the five winners of 3M’s most recent promotion of electrical spring wire connectors. They’ll be watching in style from the comfort of their own homes as a result of winning the 3M Super Game Day Sweepstakes.

Second Brazilian Utility Chooses 3M™ ACCR™ for Line Upgrade Without Need to Construct Larger Towers
ST. PAUL, MN - December 17, 2008
Unit of CPFL Energia will more than double capacity in urban right-of-way using proven light-weight, low-sag conductor.

Innovators 3M and Southwire join forces to manufacture 3M™ ACCR
ST. PAUL, MN - December 3, 2008
3M and Southwire announced today that they have entered into a joint agreement to produce 3M™ Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (3M ACCR) high voltage overhead conductor.

3M™ ToughShield™ Sleeves Protect Against Theft of Personal Information
AUSTIN, Texas - November 11, 2008
Data theft or “skimming” from smart cards and e-passports will be harder from documents kept in a new 3M product. 3M™ ToughShield™ brand Protective Sleeves offer reliable, durable data protection for RFID-enabled devices.

New 3M™ Cold Shrink Short Termination Fits in Small Places
AUSTIN, Texas - October 22, 2008
3M™ Cold Shrink Silicone Rubber Short Terminations QT-III 762X-T-95 Series are designed for faster installation in limited-space enclosures for 2kV-8kV applications where a standard-length termination won’t fit. They also help meet new NEC Code requirements.

Second Utility in China Installs 3M ACCR to Boost Transmission Capacity; Chongqing Electric Re-Conductors to Ensure Power Supply for Olympics
ST. PAUL, Minn. – July 28, 2008
3M’s High-Capacity Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (3M ACCR) chosen to withstand searing heat and monsoons of nation’s southwest region.

3M Launches Tough Mining Tape for Extreme Mining Applications
AUSTIN, Texas – July 1, 2008
3M, inventor of industry standard Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape, is introducing Scotch® Heavy Duty Mining Tape 31, a tough, abrasion-resistant tape. Used for quick, onsite jacket repair and splicing of mining cable, the tape is flexible, and the self-healing property of the mastic keeps out moisture.

Silicon Valley Power Chooses 3M's ACCR to Boost Transmission Without Need to Expand Towers or Right of Way
ST. PAUL, Minn. – June 24, 2008
Silicon Valley Power, the 112-year-old electric utility established by the City of Santa Clara, California, will install the 3M Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (3M ACCR) on an existing line to substantially boost capacity without having to enlarge the towers or the right of way.

BC Transmission Corporation Chooses 3M’s Aluminum Matrix Conductor For Two Segments of Vancouver Island Transmission Reinforcement Project
ST. PAUL, Minn. – May 14, 2008
BC Transmission Corporation (BCTC), the transmission system operator for the province of British Columbia, is the first Canadian utility to install 3M's light-weight, high-capacity electricity conductor, 3M Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (ACCR). 3M ACCR can carry twice the current of conventional steel-core conductors of the same diameter, without requiring larger towers, even across long spans.

3M Offers New Cold Shrink Splice Kit for 46kV Cable
AUSTIN, Texas – April 25, 2008
3M has introduced a new cold shrink inline splice kit designed to splice 46kV solid dielectric power cable. The new 3M Cold Shrink Splice Kit QS-III 5545A is designed for cables with a conductor size range from 4/0 AWG-1000 kcmil, which are typically used by power utilities and heavy industry.

3M Cold Shrink Branch Splice Is Available
AUSTIN, Texas – April 22, 2008
The 3M Cold Shrink Branch Splice QS-2001B from 3M allows power utilities and industrial contractors to more easily make a wye splice configuration on electrical power cables rated up to 15kV. This branch splice was market tested in the U.S. and now is widely available.

3M Cold Shrink Technology Is 40 Years Old And Still Protecting, Insulating, Splicing & Terminating
AUSTIN, Texas – April 18, 2008
3M is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its development of cold shrink technology.

Fort Mojave Tribal Utility Energizes 3M ACCR High-Capacity Line, Linking It to Western Area’s ACCR Upgrade on the Colorado River
NEEDLES, CA, – April 8, 2008
Aha Macav Power Services brings more reliable electricity delivery to reservation in three states and to city of Needles, CA.

Brazil’s Companhia de Transmissao de Energia Eletrica Paulista Chooses 3M ACCR for Upgrade of Line Over Parana River in Sao Paulo State
ST. PAUL, Minn. – March 24, 2008
Selection will increase capacity without need for new towers in river bed. CTEEP, a unit of ISA Group, is second foreign utility to embrace 3M solution.

3M Celebrates Scotch Vinyl Electrical Tapes with New Promotion, Works with NASCAR, Another American Legend
AUSTIN, Texas – March 18, 2008
3M celebrates American Legends – Scotch® vinyl electrical tapes and NASCAR – with a new promotion. 3M observed the 60th anniversary of the invention of vinyl electrical tapes last year, and NASCAR celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

Alabama Power to Install 3M High-Capacity ACCR Conductor To Upgrade Key Transmission Line Near Birmingham
AUSTIN, Texas – February 19, 2008
Alabama Power Company, which supplies electricity to more than 1.4 million residential and commercial customers, will install 3M’s high-capacity Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (ACCR) transmission conductor to upgrade a key line at their Miller Steam Plant, according to Tim Koenig, head of 3M’s High Capacity Conductor Program.

Platte River Power Authority Energizes 3M’s ACCR Conductor, Boosting Capacity on Key Line Serving Colorado’s Front Range
AUSTIN, Texas – January 16, 2008
Platte River Power Authority, a utility owned by and serving four major communities in north-central Colorado, has energized a key transmission line upgraded with 3M’s revolutionary ACCR (Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced).

Allegheny Power to Install 3M High-Capacity ACCR Conductor To Upgrade Key West Virginia Line
AUSTIN, Texas – November 26, 2007
Project will boost capacity for growing communities near Maryland border.

Electrician and Distributor Win 3M Trip to the Races
AUSTIN, Texas – November 8, 2007
Joseph Tippett, Jr., an electrician and owner of Tippett & Sons Electrical Services in Mechanicsville, Md., has won the most recent 3M Electrical Markets Division promotion for 3M spring connectors.

Utility in People’s Republic of China Installs 3M’s ACCR To Boost Capacity on Key Line Serving Shanghai
AUSTIN, Texas – October 23, 2007
Shanghai Electric is First Utility Outside the U.S. to Deploy High-capacity 3M Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced to Help Relieve Transmission Bottlenecks.

Western Area Power Administration Energizes First 20-Mile Segment Of 3M’s High-Capacity Overhead Conductor On Key Line Along the Colorado River in Arizona
AUSTIN, Texas – September 24, 2007
Project Is Part of Upgrading of 80-Mile Line to Lake Mead with 3M’s Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced, Using Existing Towers.

3M Will “Keep ‘em Rollin’” with Fall Promotion
AUSTIN, Texas – September 12, 2007
3M continues to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Vinyl Electrical Tape with a fall promotion.

3M Tape Designed to Protect High Voltage Cable Terminations
AUSTIN, Texas – September 11, 2007
The new Scotch® Silicone Rubber Electrical Tape 70 HDT is designed to increase resistance against surface arcing and tracking of high voltage cable terminations.

Scotchlok™ 50th Anniversary
AUSTIN, Texas – September 11, 2007
This year 3M and the telecom industry are celebrating the 50th anniversary of 3M’s invention of the Scotchlok connector, a small but powerful tool that has changed very little in that 50 years but helped make a world of difference in the industry.

Compatibility of patented Novinium® Injection Adaptors with 3M™ Molded and Cold Shrink Accessories
AUSTIN, Texas – August 24, 2007
Novinium, a Seattle-based company that provides utility cable rejuvenation products and services, has advised 3M that it engaged an independent test lab to perform ANSI C119.4 tests on Novinium injection adapters installed on compression connectors. For more information, see the link above or contact Novinium at 22019 70th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032 or Novinium.

Introduction to Composite Electromagnetic Noise Absorber Technology
AUSTIN, Texas – August 22, 2007
Electromagnetic interference, particularly RF noise, remains one of the most difficult challenges for design engineers. Composite noise absorbers offer potential solutions for a variety of EMI issues and standards compliance, and may eliminate the need for costly, time-consuming modification of PCB layout or equipment redesign.

3M™ Absorber Sheets Work Below 1 GHz
AUSTIN, Texas – May 31, 2007
3M™ EMI Absorber AB-5000S series sheets provide enhanced absorption of electromagnetic interference at frequencies below 1 GHz. This is a lower frequency attenuation than that of many absorbing products on the market today.

3M™ Scotchlok™ IDCs Meet Needs of Wired Home
AUSTIN, Texas – May 14, 2007
As electricians take on more and more wiring responsibilities to meet today’s homeowners’ needs for voice, video, data, security and more, they will find the connectors they need at the electrical distributors’ storefront.

3M to Acquire Innovative Paper Technologies LLC and Powell LLC
ST. PAUL, Minn. – April 24, 2007
3M announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Innovative Paper Technologies LLC, a manufacturer of inorganic-based technical papers, boards and laminates for a wide variety of high temperature applications; and Powell LLC, a supplier of non-woven polyester mats for the electrical industry.

3M Gasket Shielding Material Gives Superior Adhesion and Compression Performance
AUSTIN, Texas – March 15, 2007
3M™ eCAP 7830N series products are designed for EMI gasket shielding applications in electronic components and assemblies where good electrical conductivity, shielding and shock absorption are required. 3M’s proprietary technology employed in this product represents a breakthrough in pressure-sensitive-adhesive tape and conductive gaskets.

Electrical Distributors Celebrate 3M’s Invention of Vinyl Electrical Tape
AUSTIN, Texas – February 2, 2007
The 60th anniversary of 3M’s invention of vinyl electrical tape is being celebrated at electrical supply distributors across the country.

Platte River Power Authority Chooses 3M’s ACCR To Boost Capacity on Key Line Serving Northern Colorado
St. Paul, Minnesota – February 1, 2007
Utility Is Latest to Deploy Heat-Sag-Resistant Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced to Help Relieve Transmission Bottlenecks

3M Introduces First High-Voltage Cold Shrink Termination for Reduced Wall Cable
AUSTIN, Texas – January 11, 2007
3M expands its line of cold shrink products for high-voltage applications with the first termination kits for 69/72,5kV reduced-wall cable.

3M Goes Retro for Promotion Celebrating Creation of Vinyl Electrical Tape
AUSTIN, Texas – January 10, 2007
The 3M Electrical Markets Division’s newest promotion takes a look back to the 1940s in observance of the company’s invention of the first vinyl electrical tape.

3M Designs New EMI Absorber
AUSTIN, Texas – January 5, 2007
A new EMI absorber from 3M is recommended for EMI attenuation applications requiring electromagnetic-absorbing properties, such as in mobile phones (SAR reduction), computers, notebooks, digital cameras, LCD/PDP TVs, and PCBs for communications.

Fort Mojave Tribal Utility Will Install 3M’s High-Capacity ACCR Conductor For Link to Western Area Power’s ACCR Upgrade Along the Colorado River
St. Paul, Minnesota – January 3, 2007
Aha Macav Power Service Is First Native American Utility to Deploy Breakthrough Transmission Technology; Line Will Serve Reservation and City of Needles, CA

NASCAR Winner Announced
AUSTIN, Texas – December 20, 2006
Irene Wegierski of suburban Cleveland won the 3M family of tan electrical spring connectors promotion last summer.

New 3M Polyimide Tape Designed for High Temperatures
AUSTIN, Texas – November 1, 2006
3M has a new polyimide film tape designed for high-temperature applications requiring a tough, thin backing that resists solvents.

3M Electrical Tape Sweepstakes Winner Named
AUSTIN, Texas – August 31, 2006
A professional electrician, Tom Corradini of Kenosha, Wis., has won 3M’s latest Scotch® Super 33+™ vinyl electrical tape sweepstakes. He and a friend will go to the Richard Petty Driving Experience KING’S EXPERIENCE at a location of Corradini’s choice.

3M Motor Lead Splice Kits Are Available for 8kV Motors
AUSTIN, Texas – April 7, 2006
A 3M motor lead pigtail splice kit that has a removable and reusable boot is one of the latest innovations from 3M. Used in splicing motor lead cables to incoming feeder cables, this new boot fits cables for motors up to 8kV.

3M Announces Daytona 500 Trip Winners
AUSTIN, Texas – Jan. 18, 2006
Winners of a Scotch Super 33+ vinyl electrical tape promotion featuring the NASCAR Daytona 500 and NASCAR-licensed items will be viewing the Daytona 500 next month from the 3M suite at the Daytona International Speedway.

3M Electrical Tape Could Be Ticket to Drive
AUSTIN, Texas – January 13, 2006
3M has kicked off its latest tape promotion, which will result in some lucky person winning a trip for two to the Richard Petty Driving experience KING’S EXPERIENCE.

3M Brings Cold Shrink to High-Voltage Applications
AUSTIN, Texas – November 29, 2005
3M is introducing cold shrink technology to the high-voltage market, making it faster and easier to install a 69kV termination. Cold shrink technology was invented by 3M and until now has been available only for medium- and low-voltage applications.

3M Introduces First Cold Shrink Branch Splice
AUSTIN, Texas – August 11, 2005
A new splice from 3M allows power utilities and industrial contractors to more easily make a wye/branch splice configuration on electrical power cables rated up to 15 kV.

3M Cold Shrink Foldback Splice Jacket Solves Space Issues
AUSTIN, Texas – July 7, 2005
The new 3M cold shrink foldback splice jacket kit SJ-FB provides a continuous tube from cable jacket to cable jacket with no seams, providing an excellent environmental seal and splice protection.

New 3M Connector Designed for Residential & Commercial Projects
AUSTIN, Texas – March 17, 2005
Designed specifically for use in residential and commercial construction projects, the 3M wire connector 412 will accept up to four #12 solid or stranded wires and has a range of #22 to #8 wires.