3M's Slogans & Taglines

3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate founded in 1902 as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company in Two Harbors, Minnesota. After its initial mining venture failed, the company pivoted to manufacturing sandpaper in 1907, eventually growing into one of the world’s most innovative industrial enterprises. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, 3M has built a culture of innovation exemplified by its "15 Percent Program," allowing employees to dedicate time to creative projects. The company officially shortened its name to 3M in 2002 and spun off its healthcare division as Solventum Corporation in 2024. Today, it operates across safety and industrial, transportation and electronics, and consumer sectors, producing over 60,000 products including iconic brands such as Scotch tape, Post-it Notes, and Scotchgard.

Brand messaging has evolved from the earlier claim 3M Innovation to the current global promise 3M Science. Applied to Life., reflecting its mission to apply science collaboratively to improve lives. The company’s vision, Technology advancing every company, products enhancing every home, innovation improving every life, underscores its commitment to pervasive impact across industrial, consumer, and societal dimensions.