3M Co, formerly known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, is a diversified industrials business that has been in existence since 1902. Known for its R&D prowess, the company is organized into five business groups, including Industrial, Safety & Graphics, Health Care, Electronics & Energy, and Consumer. About 60% of the company's revenue comes from outside of the U.S., with its Industrial segment constituting a plurality of the firm's net sales. Many of the company's 55,000-plus products touch and concern a variety of consumers and industries.
