3M

3M (originally Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company) is a global American multinational corporation operating in industrial, safety, electronics, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer markets. Founded in 1902, 3M has over 100 years of innovation with products including Scotch tape, Post-it notes, reflective materials, and advanced ceramics. In electronics, 3M provides solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, data center infrastructure, displays, and consumer electronics including thermal management materials, adhesive films, and optical films. Serves automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers with bonding, finishing, and protection solutions. Safety division offers personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, and facility safety products. Operates in more than 70 countries with over 100,000 patents worldwide. Iconic brands include Scotch, Post-it, Thinsulate, and Command. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs approximately 90,000 people globally.