3M Technology Improves Life

3M applies science and innovation to real life, generating real impact by inspiring progress and innovation in global life and communities. 3M, with its four market-oriented business units, transforms ideas into thousands of innovative 3M products and solutions, creating value for customers and improving people's daily quality of life. As a multinational corporation, 3M has a wide range of businesses worldwide.

3M Company was founded in 1902 and its global headquarters are located in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. As a world-renowned diversified technology innovation enterprise, 3M's products and technologies have long been deeply integrated into people's lives. For over 100 years, 3M has developed more than 60000 products, ranging from household items to medical products, from transportation and construction to various fields such as commerce, education, electronics, and communication.

3M China was registered and established in China in November 1984, and is the first wholly foreign-owned enterprise established outside the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. As of now, 3M has established 9 production bases, 20 offices, 4 technical centers, and 1 research and development center, with nearly 8000 employees.

As a recognized pioneer in the field of research and development, 3M has research and development capabilities in 50 countries worldwide. The 3M China R&D Center was established in 1994 and is one of 3M's four global R&D centers. It has over 40 world-class laboratories and more than 600 researchers. In addition, 3M also has four technical centers in China.