3M CO (MMM)

3M Company is a diversified technology company with a global presence, incorporated in 1929 in Delaware to continue operations begun in 1902 and trading under the ticker MMM. It is among the leading manufacturers of products for many of the markets it serves. Most of its products involve expertise in product development, manufacturing and marketing, and compete with products from other technologically oriented companies.

3M manages its continuing operations in three reportable segments that bring together common or related technologies. Safety and Industrial covers abrasives, automotive aftermarket, electrical markets, industrial adhesives and tapes, industrial specialties, personal safety and roofing granules. Its offerings include industrial abrasives, autobody repair solutions, structural adhesives and tapes, electrical products and materials, respiratory, hearing, eye and fall protection, and mineral granules for shingles, under brands such as Cubitron, Scotch-Brite, VHB and DBI-Sala. Transportation and Electronics covers advanced materials, automotive and aerospace, commercial branding and transportation, display materials and systems, and electronics materials solutions. Its products include advanced ceramics, vehicle attachment, bonding and acoustic solutions, graphic films, reflective signage, light management and display films, chip packaging and interconnection solutions, semiconductor production materials and data center solutions. Consumer covers consumer safety and well-being, home and auto care, home improvement, and packaging and expression. Its products include Command adhesive hooks, Filtrete air filters, Scotch-Brite sponges, Meguiar's car care, Scotch tape, Post-it notes, Nexcare bandages and Scotchgard spray. The Consumer segment is subject to some seasonality, such as back-to-school and holidays.

3M serves industrial, automotive, electrical, electronics, aerospace, construction, retail and healthcare-related markets. Trends it cites include personal safety, connected bodyshops, grid modernization, robotics and automation, automotive electrification, data centers, semiconductors, extended reality, home improvement, home cleaning, office supplies and consumer health care. Products are sold directly to users and through e-commerce and traditional wholesalers, retailers, jobbers, distributors and dealers in many countries. As part of a commercial excellence initiative, the company is working to strengthen and optimize this go-to-market channel.

At December 31, 2025, 3M employed approximately 60,500 full-time equivalent people, about 22,500 in the United States and 38,000 internationally. The text does not describe its suppliers, manufacturing facilities or headquarters location.