3M is a global innovation company that never stops inventing. Over the years, our innovations have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. We have made driving at night easier, made buildings safer, and made consumer electronics lighter, less energy-intensive and less harmful to the environment. We even helped put a man on the moon. Every day at 3M, one idea always leads to the next, igniting momentum to make progress possible around the world.
3M at a Glance (Year-end 2013)
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Global sales: $30.8 billion.
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International (non-US) sales: $19.7 billion (64 percent of company's total).
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Operations in more than 70 countries.
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3M products sold in nearly 200 countries.
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88,667 employees globally.
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2013 3Mgives cash and product donations totaled $60.2 million.
3M Austin
Austin is the global headquarters of the 3M Electro and Communications Business (ECB) and is the only multi-division site located outside of company headquarters in St. Paul‚ Minnesota. Besides 3M Center headquarters on River Place, the company also operates a plant at 11705 Research Blvd. that manufactures electronic hard goods and handles new product manufacturing to support global 3M operations.