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3M announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Hornell International, a global supplier of personal protective equipment for welding applications based in Gagnef, Sweden, including...

3M Commercial Graphics has received ISO 9001:2000 certification following an extensive and comprehensive audit by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. ISO 9001:2000 certification addresses 3M...

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands...

3M today announced plans to work more closely with Microsoft to maximize the architecture and feature set of the 3M Integrated Packaging Tool. 3M has combined its heritage of packaging expertise...

3M Health Information Systems announced today the successful go-live of a comprehensive suite of 3M coding, compliance, and data analysis software at Naval Hospital Pensacola in Pensacola, Fla.,...

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands...

3M announces the new 3M Polystyrene System that gives component packaging engineers and assemblers a complete solution for the transport and protection of electrostatically sensitive electronic...

3M continues its legacy of innovation with the introduction of Scotchgard oxy carpet cleaner plus stain protector. This latest cleaning technology combines the trusted brand of Scotchgard...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced a quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share on 3M common stock, payable March 12, to shareholders of record on Feb. 20, a 9.1 percent increase over the 33 cent...

3M announces the launch of a collection of breakthrough digital projectors, bringing leading edge design and styling to the projector category. The new projectors were created through a union of...

3M announced today that it will participate in the following upcoming conferences: Lehman Brothers 21st Annual Industrial Select Conference Feb. 5, 2004, Miami, Fla. 7:30 a.m. Eastern time Patrick...

3M announced today that it has completed the acquisition of HighJump Software Inc., a provider of supply chain execution software and solutions based in Eden Prairie, Minn. Effective immediately,...

The 3M Electronic Solutions Division will participate in presentations on chip packaging and advanced materials at DesignCon 2004 in Santa Clara, Calif. The electronics show and conference will...

3M Pharmaceuticals today announced results from a national skin cancer screening initiative that joined more than 40 dermatology residency programs with their local communities to prevent and...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced its sales and earnings results for fourth quarter and full year 2003. Net income for the quarter was $619 million, or $0.77 per share, versus $511 million, or $0.65...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced that it will webcast its fourth-quarter 2003 earnings conference call Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at 8 a.m. CST. Investors can access the webcast on the Internet at...

3M announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Hornell International, a global supplier of personal protective equipment for welding applications based in Gagnef, Sweden,...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HighJump Software Inc., a provider of supply chain execution software and solutions, including related...

3M has signed an agreement with Novation, the supply company of VHA Inc. and the University HealthSystem (UHC), enabling hospitals that belong to these two networks to purchase Avagard...

Kim Tuccitto, a gift-wrapping guru from Vadnais Heights, Minn., was crowned "America's Most Gifted Wrapper(TM)" for 2003 as she wrapped up the $10,000 grand prize today in a national gift-wrapping...

An innovative new laminate material from 3M lets designers and manufacturers of high-speed digital printed circuit boards achieve higher speeds while simplifying design tradeoffs. When used as "power"

3M and Advanced Interconnect Inc. (AI) have independently produced the OGI (Optical Gateway Interface) multifiber connection system products developed by 3M. When intermated, products from 3M and...

The 3M Performance Materials Division, makers of 3M Novec fire protection fluid 1230, a C6-fluoroketone halon alternative, received the Minnesota Tekne Award. The award recognizes technology...

3M today announced it is expanding its dermatology and immunology portfolio by teaming with Novartis Pharma to offer an innovative skin medication in Germany. 3M will market Douglan cream 1% with...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share, payable Dec. 12, 2003, to shareholders of record on Nov. 21, 2003. The dividend amount is consistent with prior 2003...

The 3M composite conductor, an advanced composite cable designed to reduce electrical transmission congestion by increasing overhead electrical power-line capacity, has earned 3M Company and its...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Capital Goods Conference, Wednesday, Nov. 5, in New York City. Patrick D. Campbell, senior vice president and...

Smoke from the ongoing wildfires in the western United States can travel hundreds of miles exposing millions of people to higher than normal levels of outdoor and indoor air pollution. Such...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced its sales and earnings results for third quarter 2003. Net income for the quarter was $663 million, or $0.83 per share, versus $545 million, or $0.69 per share, in...

Continuing its more than 30 years of leadership in packaging line automation, 3M has formed the 3M Automation Center of Excellence, a group within the company's Industrial Services and Solutions...

3M recently introduced a suite of tools and services to help its customers manage packaging-related issues more cost effectively. 3M's new Global Packaging Services group was formed in response to...

3M Global Packaging Services today announced the availability of the next version of the 3M Integrated Packaging Tool from 3M -- a centralized, Web-based integrated packaging management system for...

3M Health Care has sponsored a new video to make it easier for health care professionals to update their procedures in light of the new hand hygiene guidelines issued recently by the Centers for...

The 3M Optical Component business and Fiberguide Industries Inc. of Stirling, N.J., have entered into a reseller agreement for Fiberguide to become an authorized OEM reseller of 3M specialty...

National Business Aviation Association, Booth #3637 -- 3M Vikuiti Polarizers for variable light transmitting windows in private business and commercial aircraft now are available in panel form...

With several corporate initiatives gaining momentum, W. James McNerney, Jr., chairman of the board and chief executive officer, told investors today that 3M is poised for solid long-term growth....

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands...

3M has announced the creation of a Corporate Research Laboratory to energize its cutting-edge science and technology development, while also aligning a portion of its existing technology center...

3M will provide a company update to a group of securities analysts and portfolio managers at a meeting in St. Paul, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The live audio webcast, as well as slide materials used,...

The first annual "Inspirations in Women's Health" contest announced the winner today during the first National Nurse Practitioner Week (Sept. 22-26, 2003). The "Inspirations" contest, sponsored by...

3M announced today that its Vikuiti polarizing lens products for sunglasses are now available to all converters and manufacturers worldwide looking to reduce glare and block UVB/UVA with a...

In a move reflecting the ever-evolving uses of the beloved Post-it Note, 3M introduces Post-it Super Sticky Notes. Utilizing a newly designed and patented adhesive system, Post-it Super Sticky...

3M announced today that Inge Thulin, vice president, Europe and Middle East, has been appointed executive vice president, International Operations. Thulin succeeds Joseph Giordano, who has...

When levels of air pollution inside the home can be high. People can participate in this effort by prohibiting smoking in the home, changing their home's air filter and performing other simple...

When it comes to gift wrapping, do family and friends continually marvel at your imaginative handiwork? Are you able to turn even the oddest-shaped gift -- such as a telescope or swing set -- into...

An advanced power-line cable from 3M, designed to reduce electrical transmission congestion by increasing overhead electrical power-line capacity, is undergoing advanced field testing by utilities...

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today in litigation with its insurers over insurance coverage for breast implant claims. The court's ruling confirms insurance coverage...

An advanced power-line cable from 3M, designed to reduce transmission bottlenecks by increasing overhead electrical power-line capacity, is one of the most technologically significant products...

O-Cel-O sponge scrubbers with fun designs (a brand of the 3M Co.), internationally acclaimed fashion and product designer Cynthia Rowley, and Parsons School of Design have selected the winner of...

3M Health Information Systems Division announced today that the U.S. Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) has selected 3M to provide a comprehensive package of consulting, auditing, and...