3M
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Company and Brand
| Stands for | Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
3M stands for Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, a company and brand abbreviation.
American industrial conglomerate making adhesives, abrasives, safety equipment, electronics materials and consumer products such as Post-it Notes and Scotch tape. Headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota, near St. Paul.
Example: 3M shares rose after the company raised its full-year earnings guidance.
Usage notes
Founded in 1902 in Two Harbors, Minnesota, to mine corundum, a venture that failed before the company turned to sandpaper. It officially changed its name to 3M Company in 2002. Scotch masking tape arrived in 1925 and Post-it Notes in 1980. In 2024 it spun off its healthcare business as Solventum.
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