At a meeting in St. Paul today, 3M chairman, president and CEO George Buckley told institutional investors and investment analysts that the company’s strategy to innovate and invest in 3M’s core is succeeding and delivering results.
“Our core businesses are strong and getting stronger,” Buckley said. “We are rejuvenating them through consistent investment in technology development, acquisitions and international expansion.”
Buckley highlighted 3M ventures in markets such as solar energy, industrial air and water filtration, mining and minerals extraction, oil and gas, and food safety.
“We will capitalize on these emerging opportunities by acquiring new-to-3M technologies and businesses to complement our technology and product portfolio,” he said.
A webcast replay will be available on 3M’s Investor Relations home page at http://investor.3m.com shortly after the event.
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About 3M
A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 79,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com.
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