3M Businesses

3M serves customers through six business segments, which increase speed and efficiency by sharing technological, manufacturing, marketing and other resources.

These six businesses are:

Consumer and Office Business Supplying an array of innovative products that keep homes cleaner, offices organized and buildings well-maintained, our consumer and office business is home to some of the world’s best-known brands, including Post-it®, Scotch®, Scotch-Brite®, Filtrete™, O-Cel-O™, Nexcare™, and Command™.

Display and Graphics Business Drawing on 3M’s powerful technology platforms, we provide products—display enhancement films, reflective materials, eye-catching graphics, projection systems and more —that people around the world rely on every day.

Electro and Communications Business We turn 3M technology into solutions for customers in electrical, electronics and communications markets around the world. We contribute to reliable sources of electrical power, high-performance electronic devices, and speedy and dependable telecommunications network.

Health Care Business Supplying innovative and reliable products that help health care professionals improve the quality of care, we are a global leader in medical and oral care products, and drug delivery and health information systems.

Industrial and Transportation Business We provide thousands of innovative products including tapes, abrasives, adhesives, specialty materials and filtration systems to dozens of diverse markets – from automotive to aerospace to renewable energy to electronics.

Safety, Security and Protection Services Business Our products—personal protective equipment, safety and security products, track and trace solutions and more — increase the safety, security and productivity of people, facilities and systems around the world. We are also a leading supplier of roofing granules for asphalt shingles.