3M
Company Snapshot
Company Overview
3M is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial products and solutions. 3M has a global presence in the safety and industrial, transportation and electronics, and consumer business segments. The company uses advanced materials solutions to provide ceramics, composite resins, fluoropolymers, glass bubbles, performance chemicals, polymer processing additives, and wind turbine accessories. 3М designs and delivers advanced ceramic solutions for various end-use industries: automotive, nuclear power, plastics processing, oil and gas, and aerospace defense. 3M products are sold through a wide range of distribution channels, including direct to consumers and through a large number of traditional and online wholesalers, retailers, jobbers, distributors, and dealers in a wide range of trades in several nations worldwide. The company distributes its materials in North Africa, South Africa, South America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.
Financial Highlights (FY 2024)
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Company's Business Segments
- Safety and Industrial : Abrasives, Automotive Aftermarket, Closure and Masking Systems, Electrical Markets, Industrial Adhesives and Tapes, Personal Safety, Roofing Granules
- Transportation and Electronics : Advanced Materials, Automotive and Aerospace, Commercial Solutions, Electronics, Transportation Safety
- Consumer : Consumer Safety and Well-Being, Home and Auto Care, Home Improvement, Packaging and Expression.
Applications/End User Industries
- Automotive manufacturers and repair shops
- Metalworking industries
- Construction companies
- Woodworking and furniture manufacturing companies
- Automotive repair shops
- Automotive parts retailers
- Automotive OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
- Industrial painting and coating companies
- Food processing companies
- Educational institutions
- Roofing material manufacturers
- Residential and commercial building owners
- Fleet operators
- Transportation service providers
- Semiconductor manufacturers
- Consumer electronics companies
- Utility companies
- Electronics manufacturers
- Packaging companies
- Construction contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Industrial maintenance and repair services
- Food service providers
- Restaurants and hospitality industry
- Dental offices and clinics
- Dental laboratories
- Office supply retailers
- Businesses and organizations