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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
What began as a small Minnesota mining venture grew into 3M, a company known around the world for turning practical science into everyday products. Its story is one of reinvention, from an early failed mine to a long-running culture of experimentation and invention.
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Christmas Magic for All Your Gifts, Using "Scotch" Brand Tapes and "Sasheen" Brand Ribbon
by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
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Founded in 1902 as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, 3M started in northern Minnesota with plans to mine corundum. When that effort failed, the business adapted and gradually shifted into manufacturing, setting the pattern for the company’s future: experiment, learn, and keep moving.
Over time, 3M became known for a wide range of products and technologies, including abrasives, adhesives, safety equipment, and office supplies. Company history materials and encyclopedic sources both describe how that broad, research-driven approach helped turn a struggling startup into a major American multinational.
The company is especially associated with a culture of innovation and with familiar brands such as Scotch and Post-it. Today, the old full name mostly survives as a reminder of its origins, while the shorter name, 3M, has become the one recognized worldwide.