3M today announced the following executive appointments for Enterprise Services and the Safety, Security and Protection Services Business, effective Jan. 1, 2005:

Dr. Frederick J. Palensky, executive vice president, Safety, Security and Protection Services Business has been named executive vice president, Enterprise Services, a newly created unit encompassing Information Technology; Environmental, Health and Safety Operations; Government Markets; and Administrative Services.

Jean Lobey, managing director, 3M Brazil, has been named executive vice president, Safety, Security and Protection Services Business, succeeding Palensky.

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