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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
What began as a small Minnesota venture grew into one of the best-known industrial companies in the world. The business later became widely known as 3M, with a long history in manufacturing, research, and everyday products.
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by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
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Founded in 1902 as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, the business started in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Its early plans centered on mining, but it gradually shifted toward abrasives and then into a much broader range of industrial and consumer products.
Over time, the company became known simply as 3M, a shorter name drawn from its original title. It built a reputation for research-driven product development and for creating items used in workplaces, homes, schools, and healthcare settings.
Today, the original name mainly survives as part of the company's history. It remains an important piece of American business heritage, especially in Minnesota, where the company established its roots.