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3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Barclays Industrial Select Conference 2021 on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Mike Roman, chairman and chief executive officer, and Monish...

3M Health Care launched 3M™ Polisher™ ST,* an advanced, single-use AEX solution designed to replace reusable AEX polishing column for biologic drug manufacturing. Polisher ST improves the...

3M (NYSE: MMM) and Discovery Education are excited to announce that the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist ) is now open to entries. As the nation's premier middle school science...

The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company's common stock of $1.48 per share for the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 1 percent over the quarterly dividend...

3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today that Jim Fitterling, chairman and chief executive officer of Dow, Inc. has been elected to 3M's Board of Directors, effective February 5, 2021. In connection with...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 results and provided its 2021 financial outlook. "The 3M team delivered a strong fourth quarter with organic growth across all...

3M Food Safety today introduces the 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced, a new automation technology that gives food safety professionals new options to rapidly and accurately image, count...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Fourth-quarter 2020 earnings conference call on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 8 a.m. CST. The earnings call can be accessed at (800)...

Post-it® Brand from 3M introduces Noted by Post-it®, a new collection of delightfully designed stationery and desktop accessories to inspire not just organization and productivity, but charm,...

Becoming skilled in auscultation requires practice and repeated exposure to real patient heart and lung sounds. In response to that need, 3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes has joined forces with...

Acrylate and silicone have dominated the medical adhesive market for years. But the adhesives currently available require device engineers to choose between strength and wear duration, or comfort...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported sales information for the month of November 2020. Total sales for November increased 8 percent year-on-year to $2.9 billion. Organic local-currency sales (which...

If consumers feel like they've spent much of 2020 scrubbing, sanitizing and hunting for cleaning supplies, they're right – so much so that a new survey* commissioned by Scotch-Brite™ Brand...

A tech challenge to invent a better way to track polar bears is moving out of the lab and into the Arctic. Wild polar bears are testing out new prototypes created by 3M scientists through a...

As the global economy shifts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, 3M (NYSE: MMM) is advancing its operating model, streamlining its business, and focusing on global trends where the company will...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M Health Information Systems and Rad AI have teamed up to offer Rad AI’s advanced technology for generating customized radiology report impressions integrated...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Credit Suisse 8th Annual Virtual Industrials Conference on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Mike Roman,...

Technology and design combine to help restore confidence in travel ST. PAUL‚ Minn. & HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M and Safran Cabin are bringing together their strengths and...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M Health Information Systems has been awarded a contract by Leidos, prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) on the Defense Healthcare Management...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported sales information for the month of October 2020. Total sales for October increased 3 percent year-on-year to $2.9 billion. Organic...

Laboratory Testing Confirms Hospital-Use Disinfecting Solution Kills Virus that Causes COVID-19 with a 60-Second Contact Time on Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.47 per share for the fourth quarter of 2020. The dividend is...

Research presented at the 30th American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting (AAHKS) builds on existing evidence that PREVENA™ Therapy lowers surgical site complications and...

The PREVENA RESTOR™ Therapy portfolio optimizes post-operative care by delivering negative pressure therapy to the incision and surrounding soft tissue to enhance recovery ST. PAUL,...

Third-Quarter Highlights: Sales of $8.4 billion, up 4.5 percent year-on-year Organic local-currency sales growth of 0.9 percent year-on-year Both GAAP and adjusted EPS of $2.43 Operating cash flow...

3M™Visual Attention Software builds upon decades of research to harness powerful AI for creatives ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M launched the new 3M™ Visual Attention Software (VAS)...

Bringing together science, technology, and comprehensive solutions to redefine what’s possible in healthcare ST. PAUL‚ Minn. & OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As the world of healthcare and...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Third-quarter 2020 earnings conference call on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 8 a.m. CDT. The...

Anika Chebrolu Takes Home Top Prize and Improving Lives Award at This Year’s 3M Young Scientist Challenge ST. PAUL, Minn. & SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education...

At 3M, ethics and compliance starts at the top. On Oct. 13, 3M employees from around the world attended a global, virtual Ethics & Compliance event. Employees heard from Chairman and CEO Mike...

New global survey shows increased confidence in science; 3M calls for renewed focus on sustainability; STEM equity and collaboration to help solve the world’s greatest challenges ST. PAUL,...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As 3M continues to fight the global pandemic from every angle, and help ensure a safe supply of needed personal protective equipment, 3M has expanded its...

With school districts across the nation navigating back-to-school during COVID-19, 3M extends its Science at Home distance learning resources for teachers, parents, caregivers and students ST....

Summary: Sales of $2.7 billion, up 2 percent year-on-year August sales negatively impacted by one fewer business day – 21 days this year vs. 22 days last year – or minus 5 percent year-on-year...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Morgan Stanley Virtual 8th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Mike Roman,...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M Health Information Systems is transforming the clinician’s experience with electronic health record (EHR) documentation by launching 3M M*Modal virtual...

The resolution with these Defendants stops a fraudulent N95 scheme, results in a large donation to COVID-19 relief, and requires cooperation from Defendants in any further enforcement efforts by...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Physicians at more than 150 U.S. healthcare organizations are better able to focus on patients during a care encounter through the experience of 3M™ M*Modal...

July Summary: Sales of $2.8 billion, up 6 percent year-on-year Organic local-currency sales growth of 3 percent year-on-year Broad-based improvement in sales trends across businesses and...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.47 per share for the third quarter of 2020. The dividend is...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M, 3M Innovative Properties Co. and Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd. (MPM) have signed a patent license agreement for the use of 3M’s metal mesh technology. Metal...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today that Jeffrey R. Lavers is appointed executive vice president, Consumer Business Group, effective immediately. “Jeff is a highly...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M, 3M Innovative Properties Co. and Cinotop Electronics Co., Ltd. have reached a patent license agreement for use of 3M’s metal mesh technology. Metal mesh...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Jefferies Virtual Industrials Conference on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Mike Roman, chairman and...

As food and beverage businesses react to new normal, marketing strategies shift to maximize brand recognition during takeout, delivery ST. PAUL, Minn--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dining in at restaurants...

Strong Execution and Cash Flow in Uncertain Environment Second-Quarter Highlights: Sales of $7.2 billion, down 12.2 percent year-on-year Organic local-currency sales declined 13.1 percent year-on-year

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) have announced an Interim Consent Order that resolves matters related to previously disclosed...

PGA TOUR event to showcase the ‘Power of Community,’ with $1.5 million raised to support various organizations BLAINE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M Open officials today announce the 2020...

3M™ Fall Protection invented Suspension Trauma Safety Straps and will include them on all mainline ANSI and CSA certified 3M™ DBI-SALA® harnesses by the end of March 2021. ST. PAUL,...

3M has created resources to fight fraud, filed 18 lawsuits and removed thousands of deceptive websites and social media posts to stop pandemic profiteers. ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M is...

The goal is a new, highly accurate, mass-produced low-cost diagnostic device that delivers results in minutes. ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- To help the world respond to COVID-19, 3M and...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Second-quarter 2020 earnings conference call on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 8 a.m. CDT. The earnings...

The resolution of this suit permanently stops a fraudulent N95 scheme and requires cooperation from Defendants with law enforcement. ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M has resolved a case in...

3M and Discovery Education congratulate finalists and winners; announce 2020 shift to a virtual competition in response to COVID-19 ST. PAUL, Minn. & SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M and...

Through free graphics resources, print service providers can now more easily provide businesses and public facilities the social distancing signage needed to help protect the public ST. PAUL,...

May Summary: Sales of $2.2 billion, down 20 percent year-on-year May sales negatively impacted by two fewer business days – 20 days this year vs. 22 days last year – or minus 9 percent...

A new California lawsuit is part of 3M’s global effort to combat fraud and price gouging and help protect the public against those exploiting the demand for critical products during the...

Nick Gangestad Announces Retirement; Monish Patolawala Named CFO ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that Monish Patolawala is appointed senior vice president and...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M Company has settled two lawsuits connected with the company’s global efforts to combat fraud, price gouging and counterfeiting. 3M Company and King Law...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported sales information for the month of April 2020. The company withdrew its full-year 2020 outlook on April 28, 2020, due to the...

Companies seek to increase the marketability of graphic manufacturers, installers and business owners ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wrapmate, an end-to-end digital platform for graphics...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Mike Roman addressed shareholders at 3M’s 2020 Annual Meeting. Roman delivered brief remarks...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.47 per share for the second quarter of 2020. The dividend is...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference, on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Nick Gangestad,...

Company will increase U.S. production from 35 million per month to more than 95 million per month by October ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M has been awarded two contracts through the U.S....

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Newly designed powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), developed by Ford in close collaboration with 3M, are on the way to health care workers fighting COVID-19.

None of the defendants in the lawsuits is connected to 3M, nor had access to the billions of 3M brand respirators they tried to sell officials in Florida, Wisconsin and Indiana at highly inflated...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M today announced that it has completed the sale of substantially all of its drug delivery business to an affiliate of Altaris Capital Partners, LLC., for...

First-Quarter Highlights: Sales of $8.1 billion, up 2.7 percent year-on-year Organic local-currency sales grew 0.3 percent year-on-year GAAP EPS of $2.22; adjusted EPS of $2.16 Operating cash flow...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today that it will hold its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders virtually due to the public health impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

3M has filed a series of legal actions and is working with law enforcement around the world to fight fraud, price gouging and counterfeiting ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M continued to take...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: First-quarter 2020 earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 8 a.m. CDT. The earnings...

Funds help support frontline healthcare workers, vulnerable populations and medical research and development ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In its continued effort to combat the COVID-19...

3M filed a legal action today in federal court in Florida against an Orlando-based defendant that twice attempted to fraudulently sell tens of millions of likely nonexistent 3M N95 respirators at...

The 3M designed filters will be made in Cummins’ Neillsville, Wisconsin, plant ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M is partnering with Cummins to increase the production of high efficiency...

3M has also filed legal actions in New York, Texas, and California in the past week as part of its national and global efforts to fight price gouging and counterfeiting ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS...

Lawsuit is part of 3M’s national and global efforts to fight price gouging and counterfeiting of N95 respirators used on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS...

Imports to supplement the 35 million N95 respirators 3M currently produces in U.S. per month ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today 3M and the Trump Administration are announcing a plan to...

3M Extends Offer of Support to German Authorities to Investigate Potentially Fraudulent Activity ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M issued the following statement in response to inaccurate...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M issued the following statement in response to the announcements issued by the White House last evening: Over the last several weeks and months, 3M and its...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M is committed to combating price gouging, fraud and counterfeit activity in connection with its products and the COVID-19 outbreak. 3M has received reports of...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M Chairman and CEO Mike Roman issued the following update announcing additional details about 3M’s capacity increases of N95 respirators, strong measures to...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M and Ford Motor Company are partnering to increase the production of 3M’s powered air purifying respirators, or PAPRs. 3M and Ford are collaborating on...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, 3M Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Roman delivered the following letter to William Barr, attorney general of the United States; Larry Hogan,...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M is fully committed to fight the spread of COVID-19 by supporting the healthcare workers in the United States and worldwide. “This pandemic is affecting us...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced its latest actions as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to research and share information related to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M and The BrandLab (TBL) today announced a two-year initiative (2020 and 2021) focused on driving diversity within creative career paths, including graphic and...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced an update to the following investor event: The J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, is now a virtual event. Mike Roman, chief executive...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference in New York, N.Y., on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Nick Gangestad, senior vice president and chief...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethisphere Institute today recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the seventh straight year. 3M is one of only eight...

Financial impact reflected in previously announced fourth-quarter 2019 results ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M and Wolverine World Wide, Inc. have reached an agreement to address PFAS in the...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Citi 2020 Global Industrials Conference in Miami Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. Mike...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.47 per share for the first quarter of 2020, an increase of 2...

Top ranking in three KLAS categories underscores 3M M*Modal leadership in CDI and speech understanding technology SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M M*Modal Fluency Direct™, the healthcare...

Competition Provides Young Innovators with an Unparalleled Experience and the Opportunity to Showcase STEM Ingenuity and Real-World Problem Solving ST. PAUL, Minn. & SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE

Fourth-Quarter Highlights: Sales of $8.1 billion, up 2.1 percent year-on-year Organic local-currency sales declined 2.6 percent year-on-year GAAP EPS of $1.66, includes charges of $0.49 per share...

Implements new global operating model and streamlined structure to improve growth and operational efficiency ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M (NYSE: MMM) – In conjunction with its...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Fourth-quarter 2019 earnings conference call on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 8 a.m. CST. The...

Sale includes helmet, body armor and flat armor products ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M today announced that it has completed the sale of the company’s advanced-ballistic protection...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of its drug delivery business to an affiliate of Altaris Capital Partners, LLC....