Our thoughts are with the people of Japan who are enduring the disastrous effects of the earthquake and tsunami. 3M has nearly 3,000 employees in Japan, and we’re thankful to report that they are all accounted for and safe.

While our facilities in Japan remain intact with only minor damage and IT systems are running, 3M, like other companies, is wrestling with logistics such as a lack of access to roads, and shortages of fuel and utilities. To help surmount these challenges, 3M teams are mapping global supply chain resources to best meet local customer demand.

Conditions are continually changing in Japan, and we are constantly assessing the situation.

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