Occupational Health & Environmental Safety

3M Acquires Quest Technologies

We are gaining momentum as the worldwide leader in safety, and today we have strengthened our position even more. 3M has formally acquired Quest Technologies, a global leader in hygiene instrumentation and software.

Quest Technologies, which is headquartered in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, brings renowned sound monitoring technology and will complement our strong portfolio in hearing protection. Quest also offers a complete line of heat, vibration and air quality monitoring and measuring equipment. This acquisition provides a strong foundation for our existing safety portfolio—especially our market-leading line of hearing products.

Quest will operate as a separate legal entity owned by 3M and will continue to be headquartered in Wisconsin where it employs approx. 95 people.

Press Release    |    Quest-technologies.com

Posted 2008-07-01

NEW! 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 Welding Helmet and Auto-darkening Filter Series

Available June 2, 2008, 3M OH&ES Division is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Speedglas™ 9100 series Welding Helmet. The Speedglas 9100 design team worked to create the ideal helmet for the professional welder, offering optimized protection, comfort and performance.

Press Release [PDF 20 KB]   |   Brochure [PDF 1.4 MB]   

Print ads:  Introduction Fullpage Ad [PDF 1.3 MB]   |   'Drill Bits' Fullpage Ad [PDF 3.0 MB]

Posted 2008-06-03

New FDA Cleared 3M™ Respirators

Two 3M™ Respirators for Use by the General Public during Public Health Medical Emergencies 8612F & 8670F are now available! These are the first respirators to receive clearance by the FDA for use by the public during public health emergencies, such as an influenza pandemic.

Posted 2008-04-17