3M in Maplewood
3M is an American multinational company having their presence in more than 65 countries across the world.
3M in Maplewood is the corporate headquarters of the company from where they control their global operations. They have a total workforce of more than 90,000 people that makes them one of the biggest employers in the world. As of 2016 records, the revenue of the company was US$ 30.109 million, whereas their net income in the same year was US$ 5.050 billion. Overall, they manufacture over 55,000 products that include laminates, personal protective equipment, adhesives, electronic materials, car-care products, dental & orthodontic products, electronic circuits, and optical films. They sold their products online as well as a network of retailers & distributors.
The company’s leadership include President & Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice Present of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and Senior Vice President of Research and Development.
3M Maplewood History
The company was established by five businessmen Hermon Cable, John Dwan, William A. McGonagle, and Henry Bryan as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company on 13 June 1902 in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Some of the major innovations of the company are masking tape, waterproof sandpaper and scotch tape for vehicles during the1930s. They have acquired many companies like safety gear business of Johnson Control International, Consumer division of Avery Dennison, and much more.
3M Maplewood Operating Facilities
In addition to 3M in Maplewood, the company has sales offices in eight US states whereas they operate over 70 manufacturing facilities in 27 states across the country. When it comes to their global operations, the company has 148 sales offices and 93 manufacturing facilities in 32 countries across the globe. The majority of the company’s buildings are owned by them.
