3M Stories

3M is committed to proactively managing PFAS with a commitment to environmental stewardship. Put simply: We are taking action to ensure responsible use of PFAS. 3M is not waiting.

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, health care systems faced an urgent need for life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE) for their health care workers. The explosive increase in demand for...

Roger and a team of 3M respiratory experts were called upon to help in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

As folks gather around the grill this Labor Day to spend some welcome relaxation time with family and friends, food becomes the centerpiece of a shared experience. How do you make sure you’re...

Over the past 20 months – and with the help of many new hires and a plant expansion – 3M Aberdeen just produced its 1 billionth respirator during the pandemic.

Millions of vehicles are produced every year, and all too often, vehicles have correctable paint finish imperfections that were manually repaired. The automotive industry has long been in pursuit...

As our cities grow, urban centers have struggled to keep vulnerable road users, including drivers, bicyclists, scooterists and pedestrians, safe. In the past three years, there has been a more...

Taking collective action will build on 3M’s work to improve the environment, reduce water use, and improve water quality. 3M announced we are joining the Water Resilience Coalition (WRC) today...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to traveling and indoor gatherings, many people turned to the outdoors to spend quality time. Even as restrictions have lifted, people are increasingly...

With the backdrop of a pandemic, severe wildfires and mainstream media coverage of air pollution, consumers have a heightened awareness of indoor air quality. Lifestyle changes such as a new baby,...