3M

3M is fundamentally a science-based company and produces thousands of innovative products. 3M was founded in 1902 in the Lake Superior town of Two Harbors, Minn by five businessmen set out to mine a mineral deposit for grinding-wheel abrasives but the deposits proved to be of little value and the new "Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co." quickly moved to nearby Duluth in 1905 to focus on sandpaper products. Today, they are a leader in many markets from healthcare and highway safety to office products, abrasives and auto glass adhesives and glass epoxy. 3M's commitment is to make life easier and better for people around the world and to actively contribute to sustainable development through environmental protection, social responsibility and economic progress.