Press Releases

3M, a leader in display enhancement technology, has announced the launch of its new Vikuiti Brand Alliance Program, an initiative that aims to support LCD TV brands and promote brighter TVs in...

Electronics engineers requiring high-density, high-speed 2 mm shielded cable assemblies for mid-plane applications can get lower EMI emissions while maintaining signal integrity using new products...

3M has awarded 100 middle and high schools in the United States a total of $1.5 million worth of security technology through the 2005 3M Salute to Schools program. The Salute to Schools program...

3M announced today that 3M and 3M Innovative Properties Co. have concluded a settlement of the patent infringement suit filed in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis in November 2004 against Louis...

3M announced the formation of its new Oil and Gas business - essentially a "company within a company," designed to cut across organizational lines in 3M to help customers more easily access the...

3M announced today the introduction of the company's new 3M sapphire liquid filter cartridge - a high-performance, "drop-in" alternative to conventional filter bags for the reduction of particles...

"All Traffic Welcome" on Congoleum Xclusive Congoleum Xclusive, the first ever resilient flooring featuring Scotchgard protector built into the wear surface, now is available in 10 new patterns...

Grouting floor or wall tiles used to be a difficult chore, but not anymore. The new TrafficMaster Stainproof Grout with Scotchgard protector kit makes it easy to repair tile surfaces or lay new...

Ace Sensations with Scotchgard Protector Adds Flair to Interior Designs While Protecting Against Stains Interior walls are subjected to an array of scuffmarks, soil, stains and splatters. From...

3M issued the following statement from W. James McNerney, Jr., chairman of the board and CEO, in response to ongoing speculation about other available CEO positions: "As I've said before, I am...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced a 14.4 percent increase in first-quarter earnings per share. The company reported net income of $809 million, or $1.03 per share, versus $722 million, or $0.90 per...

Global technology company 3M and Martin Architectural have formed a commercial cooperation that makes Martin Architectural's Exterior 600 color changing luminaire the HID illuminator of choice for 3M'

3M and SACO Technologies Inc. have formed a strategic alliance to deliver long-lasting, high-performance lighting products for the industrial, commercial and architectural markets. "The alliance...

3M today announced that it will webcast its first-quarter 2005 earnings conference call Monday, April 18, 2005, at 8 a.m. CT. Investors can access the webcast on the Internet at http://investor.3M.com

3M announces a new radio frequency identification (RFID) solution to simplify check-in, checkout and circulation management of CDs and DVDs. New 3M CD8 RFID tags, coupled with special software and...

3M announced today at the American periOperative Registered Nurses 52nd Congress (AORN) the introduction of 3M brand One-Step Patient Prep, a povidone iodine-based patient preoperative skin prep,...

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 3M Post-it Note April 6, 2005, 3M announced today that it is launching one of its most extensive lines of new Post-it Notes to date. Specially created...

For the second time in recent weeks, the District Attorney's Office of a major metropolitan area county has replaced the inefficiencies of old-fashioned case file tracking with a radio frequency...

Home Decor Products Retailer Increases Throughput, Accuracy and Reduces Unit Costs, Cycle Times HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed...

Tired of smelling like a wet dog? One of the most frustrating chores for a pet owner is giving his or her pet a bath. Water ends up everywhere, voices are raised and neither pet nor owner is very...

The Dynatel cable/pipe/fault locators 1420, 2250M-iD and 2273M-iD from 3M now are compatible with select GPS/GIS field mapping instruments for real-time mapping of underground facilities. This...

Release of New Manufacturing Execution Solution Closes Traditional Visibility and Control Gap Between Shop Floor and Related Supply Chain Functions HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global...

Designed specifically for use in residential and commercial construction projects, the 3M wire connector 412 will accept up to four #12 solid or stranded wires and has a range of #22 to #8 wires....

HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions, today announced that Maurices, a leading innovative fashion...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions, today announced that all HighJump customers that selected its RFID...

The 3M Specialty Materials Division today announced a new addition to its "Novec" line of fluorosurfactants. Novec Fluorosurfactant FC-4434 from 3M can simplify and speed up the processing of...

3M and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) announced today that the two companies entered into an exclusive co-development and joint marketing agreement to collaborate on a potential...

3M Health Information Systems Division announced today that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Health System, one of the nation's largest health care providers, has awarded a...

Leading Beverage Producer and Distributor to Leverage HighJump's Robust Warehouse and Yard Management Functionality for Complex, High-Volume Operations HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it will participate in the Morgan Stanley 2005 Basic Materials Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 23, in New York. Patrick D. Campbell, senior vice president and chief...

3M's future is brighter than ever, W. James McNerney, Jr., chairman of the board and CEO, told 3M investors and analysts today at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. "3M is in the midst of a...

3M today announced that Margaret M. Smyth has been appointed vice president and chief accounting officer of 3M, effective April 12. In this newly created position, Smyth will be responsible for...

Add before first sentence of the fifth graph of release: Thin dielectrics require the use of very smooth copper foils. The corrected release reads: 3M INTRODUCES THINNER EMBEDDED CAPACITANCE...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it will webcast its 2005 Investor Conference on Friday, February 18. The conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the webcast and to...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced a quarterly dividend on 3M common stock of 42 cents per share, a 16.7 percent increase over the quarterly dividend paid in 2004. The dividend is payable March 12,...

Increased efficiency gives librarians more time for customers 3M introduces the new SelfCheck system V-series for greater library efficiency, and easier and quicker customer self-checkout....

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it will participate in the Lehman Brothers 2005 Industrial Select Conference on Tuesday, February 1 in Miami. Patrick D. Campbell, senior vice president and...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions, and Q4, a supply chain design and implementation firm, today...

Imagine lightweight outerwear that not only moves with your every move, but also keeps you warm when the temperature drops. Thinsulate flex insulation provides that dream combination for...

Using different weights of clothing for specific climates, activities and parts of the body has been practiced for ages. Fingers need freedom of movement, toes get colder quickly and core body...

Leading Provider of Decorative Lighting Fixtures to Optimize Supply Chain Operations with HighJump's Robust, Flexible Supply Chain Execution Solutions HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global...

3M announced today that the Supreme Court of Mississippi overturned today a $22.5 million verdict against 3M in an asbestos-related case involving two of its respiratory products. These safety...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced its sales and profit results for the fourth-quarter and full-year 2004. Net income for the quarter was $720 million, or $0.91 per share, versus $619 million, or $0.77...

3M Touch Systems Inc. announces the addition of two new privacy products to its existing line of privacy solutions: MicroTouch resistive PrivacyTouch from 3M offers users the convenience of...

3M today announced the following executive appointments for Enterprise Services and the Safety, Security and Protection Services Business, effective Jan. 1, 2005: Dr. Frederick J. Palensky,...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, announced unparalleled success with its next-generation...

3M today announced that it will webcast its fourth-quarter 2004 earnings conference call Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, 8 a.m. CT. Investors can access the webcast on the Internet at http://investor.3M.com.

Joint Offering Combines Deloitte Consulting's Experience with HighJump's Robust, RFID-Enabled Supply Chain Execution Solutions Today at ProMat 2005, HighJump Software LLC, a 3M company, the global...

The latest technology for rear-projection televisions from 3M Precision Optics Inc. - the Vikuiti total internal reflection (TIR) prism from 3M - not only is a vital component in the design of...

3M today announced it will donate $1.5 million to help with the relief efforts in the Southern Asian countries devastated by the earthquake and tsunamis. The donation includes a $500,000 grant to...