Press Releases

The Board of Directors of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of 48 cents per share for the second quarter of 2007, payable June 12, 2007, to shareholders of...

Richard Drew, 3M’s legendary inventor of masking and clear cellophane tapes, was posthumously inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio, on May 4. Drew, hired by 3M as a...

A Leader in Warmth and Comfort Adds Flame Resistance Benefits to Range of Workwear 3M™, a leader in nonwoven fiber technology, announced today the launch of Thinsulate™ Insulation FR for the...

3M now offers a cover tape solution that is compatible with all equipment and carrier tapes, allowing electrical and electronic component manufacturers to protect their products with a single...

3M announced today it has completed its acquisition of E Wood Holdings PLC, a North Yorkshire, U.K.-based manufacturer of high-performance protective coatings for oil, gas, water, rail and...

3M announced today it has completed its acquisition of the business of Innovative Paper Technologies LLC, a manufacturer of inorganic-based technical papers, boards and laminates for a wide...

3M (NYSE:MMM) and Gen-Probe (NASDAQ:GPRO) announced today that the companies have formed an exclusive worldwide collaboration to develop and commercialize rapid, easy-to-use nucleic acid tests to...

Scotch-Blue Family of Products and Painter’s Tape for Corners and Hinges Make Painting Faster and Easier The quintessential difference between professional and novice paint jobs has always been...

First Quarter Reported EPS up 58.1% to $1.85 per share 3M (NYSE:MMM) today reported record first-quarter 2007 earnings of $1.4 billion or $1.85 per share, up 52.2 percent and 58.1 percent,...

3M announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Innovative Paper Technologies LLC, a manufacturer of inorganic-based technical papers, boards and...

Columnist, TV Personality to Serve as Spokesperson for New Line of Consumer Car Care Solutions 3M, industry innovator and trusted professional automotive solutions provider, announced today that...

The 3M Closure 2 Type 505 ISG (Installed Sealing Gasket) Series is a complete pressure-tight, re-enterable and reusable closure system for protection of communications cable splices across a...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced two long-time clients, Overstock.com and Quality Bicycle Products, are achieving notable...

As eco-friendly homes and buildings increase in popularity, homeowners can now take advantage of the energy-efficient benefits of sun-control window films while experiencing a two-fold cut in...

MicroTouch ToughTouch II Touch Screens METHUEN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M Touch Systems, Inc. today announces the availability of MicroTouch ToughTouch II capacitive touch screens for ruggedized...

The new 3M DSL Line Conditioner enables telecom service providers to offer broadband access to more of their customers while minimizing capex investment in new active network electronics. This new...

Thanks to a new partnership agreement with the product and supply chain security company Verify Brand, 3M’s brand protection and authentication product line will offer customers the additional...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced gm2 Logistics has greatly increased efficiency after implementing HighJump Supply Chain...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced that Buffalo Rock has improved efficiency by more than 20 percent since implementing...

The new top mount, push-push type Card Connector SD released by the 3M Electronic Solutions Division provides a reliable solution for mating SD cards to electronic devices. The 3M Card Connector...

3M Teams with Orion Health and Connectria to Integrate Patient Data for Better Patient Care SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HealthInfoNet, Maine’s health information exchange (HIE), has...

Next-generation designs enabling high-speed data transmission can be supported with the new 3M brand miniserial attached SCSI (small computer system interface) connectors from the 3M Electronic...

3M Digital Signage, worldwide provider of digital signage network solutions, today announced the release of 3M digital signage software - network edition version 3.5. 3M digital signage software -...

Applications Improve Productivity, Safety and Asset Utilization for a Rapidly Expanding List of Industries and Professions 3M Track and Trace Systems for a broad range of medical, industrial and...

23 Units Installed at Seven Locations to Date; Project Will Encompass 68 Units and Extend into 2011 ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M Library Systems has completed the first phase of its...

Liquid Technologies Complement Powder Coatings for Pipelines in Oil, Gas and Water Markets 3M and E Wood Holdings PLC announced today an offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share...

3M today announced that it will webcast its first-quarter 2007 earnings conference call Thursday, April 26, 2007, at 8 a.m. CT. Investors can access the webcast on the Internet at...

3M announced today that Richard F. Ziegler, senior vice president, Legal Affairs and General Counsel, will retire at the end of the year. “Richard is an extraordinary lawyer who served the...

3M eCAP 7830N series products are designed for EMI gasket shielding applications in electronic components and assemblies where good electrical conductivity, shielding and shock absorption are...

Products to Focus on Early Detection of Key Microbes to Help Prevent Spread of Infection 3M Health Care announced today the launch of a new Medical Diagnostics business unit that will focus on...

New Room Air Purifiers Combine High-end Design with Superior Air Cleaning Power ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new line of Filtrete air purifiers are being launched by 3M, the maker of...

3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is poised to help meet increasing environmental and safety regulations 3M today announced that 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid now comes with the 3M Blue...

Continues listing on New York Stock Exchange 3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced that it plans to voluntarily withdraw the listing of its common stock from NYSE Arca Inc., formerly the Pacific Exchange....

A new 3M air ionizer, mounted above the electronics assembly workbench, delivers ionized air over a 2-foot-by-4-foot work area, neutralizing static charge that can damage sensitive components. The...

A 68-position MDR I/O board-mount receptacle connector that conforms to the standard contact pattern of popular SCSI-2 pin-and-socket interfaces is available immediately from the 3M Electronic...

Now Available for 26 AWG Wire AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M’s popular IDC-style, 68-position MDR wire-mount plug connector is now available in a version configured to terminate to 26 AWG...

3M MicroTouch M150HB High Brightness Touch Screen Monitor 3M Touch Systems Inc. announces the availability of the 15" 3M MicroTouch M150HB high brightness LCD touch screen monitor for...

Acquisition Continues Expansion of Home Care Business in Eastern Europe 3M Poland announced today that it has entered into a conditional agreement with Interchemall Sp. z o.o. to acquire its...

RTLS Strengthens Portfolio of Solutions for Customer ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced today it is bringing Ekahau Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) technology to its...

Dyneon, one of the world’s leading fluoropolymer suppliers, introduces a fluoroelastomer for biodiesel applications. Testing confirms that DyneonTM FPO 3741 Fluoroelastomer has excellent...

3M Introduces Portable Lint Removal Sheets as the Perfect Accessory to Any Wardrobe When it comes to women and fashion, most people would agree that there is one must-have item for every wardrobe –

HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of adaptable supply chain execution solutions, today announced the release of comprehensive, out-of-the-box integration between HighJump Supply...

First Clear, Non-Metallic Window Film that Helps Protect Homes and Buildings from Hurricanes and Intruders while Blocking Heat, UV Rays and Preserving Views 3M, a world leader in window film...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 60th anniversary of 3M’s invention of vinyl electrical tape is being celebrated at electrical supply distributors across the country. The promotion looks back...

3M announced today it has acquired Acolyte Biomedica Ltd., a Salisbury, U.K.-based provider of an automated microbial detection platform that aids in the rapid detection, diagnosis, and treatment...

Innovative Design Encourages Dogs to Chew More Dog owners now can find a new, healthy option in the dog treat aisle to reward their canines. 3M Pet Care has announced the availability of 3M dental...

Board Also Declares 49th Consecutive Annual Dividend Increase ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M today announced that its Board of Directors approved a new $7 billion two-year share repurchase...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced today it has acquired Sealed Air Corp.’s 50 percent interest in PolyMask Corp., a joint venture between 3M and Sealed Air that produces protective...

3M Digital Signage, Australian digital content specialist Prime Digital Media (PDM) and telecommunications company Telstra Corp., announced the launch of a subscription-based, digital-retail media...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it will participate in the Lehman Brothers 2007 24th Annual Industrial Select Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Miami. George W. Buckley, chairman, president and...