3M, formerly known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, is a multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, healthcare, and consumer goods. The company is headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota, and employs more than 90,000 people worldwide. 3M is known for its impressive portfolio of over 60,000 products that serve a diverse range of industries. The company's offerings include adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, dental and orthodontic products, electronic materials, medical products, car care products, electronic circuits and optical films. 3M's products are sold worldwide through numerous distribution channels, including directly to users and through wholesalers, retailers and distributors in various countries around the world.
They have 46 technology platforms that are combined strategically to create customer-centric innovations. Additionally, 3M is committed to sustainability and driving business growth while increasing positive social impact. The company has set ambitious sustainability goals for itself by aiming to improve its energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve zero landfill status.