3M United Kingdom

3M – Practical and ingenious solutions that help customers succeed

3M is a $24.5 billion diversified technology company which, since 1902, has been creating innovative products that help make our world a healthier, safer and more productive one. Well known household 3M brands include Scotch ®, Post-it®, Scotchgard™, Thinsulate™ and Scotch-Brite®.

3M employs some 75,000 people worldwide, producing thousands of innovative products for customers in dozens of diverse markets in some 200 countries. Its 50+ technology platforms touch nearly every aspect of modern life.

The UK and Ireland is home to one of the largest 3M subsidiaries outside the USA, employing 3,500 people across 16 locations, including 12 manufacturing sites. Products manufactured in the UK include coated abrasives, occupational health and environmental safety equipment, adhesive tapes, industrial microbiology products, drug delivery systems, high-performance coatings, secure documents and passport scanners. The group is split into six businesses;

• Consumer and Office division saves time and increases productivity for consumers and office workers around the world with innovative products that keep homes cleaner, buildings well-maintained and office work more efficient.
• Display and Graphics division specialise in display enhancement films, reflective materials, eye-catching graphics and more.
• Electro and Communication division bring long-term reliable sources of electrical power, high-performance electronic devices, and speedy and dependable telecommunications networks.
• Health Care division competes in multiple market segments, including medical and surgical products, dental and orthodontic products, health information systems, and personal care products.
• Industrial and Transportation division is a global leader in tapes, abrasives, adhesives, specialty chemicals, filtration systems and software for supply chain management. The division also serves the transportation market with products for the manufacture, repair and maintenance of automobiles, aircraft, boats and other vehicles.
• Safety, Security and Protection Services division gives people peace of mind about what matters most: the people, property and processes that we need everyday. Main product lines here include personal protective equipment, systems to prevent counterfeiting of documents and goods, reflective materials for personal safety, window films for antiblast security, energy savings and cleaning, as well as maintenance and fire protection products for buildings.