The 3M Company, formerly known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, is an American multinational conglomerate corporation based in Maplewood, Minnesota, a suburb of St. Paul. With $30 billion in annual sales, 3M employs over 90,000 people worldwide and produces more than 60,000 products, including: adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, dental and orthodontic products, electronic materials, medical products, car-care products (sun films, polish, wax, car shampoo, treatment for the exterior, interior and the under chassis rust protection),electronic circuits, healthcare software and optical films. 3M has operations in more than 70 countries across the world and has a subsdiary in India since 1987.

Across the globe, 3M is inspiring innovation and igniting progress, all while contributing to true global sustainable development through environmental protection, corporate and social responsibility and economic progress. 3M is applying our science and innovation to make a real impact in every person’s life around the world.