3M Company

Company

• 3M Company (ticker: MMM) is a diversified technology company incorporated in 1929 in Delaware.
• References to “3M” include 3M Company and its subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise.
• The company operates globally and focuses on product development, manufacturing, and marketing across multiple markets.

Businesses and segments

• Manages continuing operations in three reportable business segments:
  • Safety and Industrial
  • Transportation and Electronics
  • Consumer
• Within these segments, 3M offers a wide range of products and services, including industrial and consumer solutions, automotive and aerospace applications, and data center and energy-related products.
• Segment descriptions describe the combination of related 3M technologies to foster innovation and share resources efficiently.

Representative product areas and brands

• Abrasives: 3M Cubitron Abrasives; Scotch-Brite Abrasives
• Tapes and bonding: 3M Scotchlite graphic films; 3M Scotchcal graphics; 3M Temflex Vinyl Tapes; 3M Scotchgard coatings; 3M VHB Tape
• Adhesives, coatings, and films: Scotchcal/Scotchlite graphic materials; Scotchkote coatings
• Electrical and electronics: electrical products and materials for construction and electrical systems; electronic display enhancements
• Industrial and automotive: industrial adhesives and tapes; automotive aftermarket and aerospace; automotive appearance products
• Personal protection and safety: 3M Peltor hearing protection; Scott Safety (respiratory protection and related gear)
• Solutions for homes and offices: Filtrete HVAC air filters; Home Improvement products; Post-it notes
• Home and consumer care: Meguiar’s car care products; home and auto care categories
• Data centers and high-tech: data center solutions; electronics materials solutions
• Other offerings: reflective materials, architectural/graphic films, and specialty solutions such as filtration, packaging, and servicing products

Global distribution and customers

• Products are sold worldwide through multiple channels, including:
  • Direct sales to end users
  • Wholesalers, retailers, jobbers, distributors, and dealers
  • A broad set of trade partners across many countries
• 3M maintains a go-to-market channel strategy focused on strengthening partner engagement and channel performance

Employees and human capital (as of dates provided)

• Approximately 60,500 full-time equivalents employed as of December 31, 2025
  • About 22,500 based in the United States
  • About 38,000 employed internationally
• Human capital focus areas include Health and Safety; Performance Culture; Development; People and Community; and Compensation and Benefits
• Maintains a global, multilingual online learning platform for employee development

Intellectual property and regulatory environment

• Holds U.S. and foreign patents and trademarks and relies on patents, trademarks, and trade secrets as part of its IP strategy
• Subject to a range of regulations, including product liability, securities and governance, antitrust, environmental, import/export, and anti-bribery rules
• Addresses environmental matters through compliance programs, capital investments, and remediation actions where applicable

Leadership

• The document lists executive officers with ages and positions as of February 3, 2026, including the Chief Executive Officer and other key roles.
• William M. Brown is shown in the leadership table with roles related to the Chief Executive Officer position.

Additional context

• 3M’s products and services span multiple sectors (industrial, transportation/electronics, consumer) and industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, and consumer goods.
• The company states a commitment to environmental responsibility and allocates resources for compliance and remediation as required.