3M, a publicly owned American multinational conglomerate, was founded in 1902 as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. Headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota, the company employs approximately 65,600 people. 3M's diverse portfolio encompasses over 60,000 products across various sectors, including industrial materials, worker safety equipment, and consumer goods. These products range from adhesives and abrasives to personal protective equipment, films (window, paint protection, and optical), and electronic components.
