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3M is a business conglomerate that specializes in energy, electronics, automotive, transportation and healthcare sectors. Read more

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3M

3M is a business conglomerate that specializes in energy, electronics, automotive, transportation and healthcare sectors. Read more

Michael F. Roman's photo - Chairman & CEO of 3M

Chairman & CEO

Michael F. Roman

CEO Approval Rating

68/100

Founded:

1902

Status:

PublicIndependent CompanyNYSEMMM

SIC Code:

5990 NAICS listing »

Website:

Annual Revenue
Employees
Sector
Logistics, Wholesalers & Retail Distributors
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers
Headquarters

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The top 10 competitors in 3M's competitive set are GE, Danaher, Tyco, Carlisle, BD, Philips, Nihon Kohden, TE Connectivity, Avery Dennison, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited. Ltd and Commscope. Together they have raised over 15.7B between their estimated 760.1K employees. 3M has 93,516 employees and is ranked 3rd among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 46,634.

GE is a top competitor of 3M. GE was founded in Boston, Massachusetts} in 1892. GE competes in the Electrical & Electronics goods industry. Compared to 3M, GE generates $43.3B more revenue.

Danaher is 3M's #2 competitor. Danaher is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, and was founded in 1969. Danaher operates in the Health Care Equipment industry. Danaher generates 75% the revenue of 3M.

Tyco has been one of 3M's top competitors. Tyco is a Private company that was founded in 1960 in Cork, County Cork. Tyco operates in the Technology Hardware industry. Compared to 3M, Tyco has 34,516 fewer employees.

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Trending News for 3M and 3M's Competitors

May 5, 2021

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3M Quarterly and Annual Revenue

Trailing 12-Months Trend (TTM)

Annual Revenue

$33B

3M's revenue is the ranked 2nd among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 12.6B. Over the last four quarters, 3M's revenue has grown by 23.3%. Specifically, in Q1 2021's revenue was $8.9B; in Q4 2020, it was $8.6B; in Q3 2020, it was $8.3B; in Q2 2020, 3M's revenue was $7.2B.

3M Acquisitions

COMPANY ACQUIRED
ACQUISITION DATE
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
KCI Licensing, Inc.

May 2019

Source »
undisclosed
-
Acelity L.P., Inc.

May 2019

Source »
$6.7B
Acelity develops, manufactures and commercializes wound therapeutics products for the healthcare industry.

-

Technology Business, M*Modal

Dec 2018

Source »
$1B
-
Elution Technologies

Sep 2017

Source »
undisclosed
Elution Technologies is a manufacturer of harmful allergen test kits for food and beverage companies.
Scott Safety

Mar 2017

Source »
$2B
Scott Safety is a manufacturer of self-contained breathing apparatus systems, gas and flame detection instruments and safety devices.

These are all the companies that 3M has acquired. 3M has acquired 15 companies and its latest acquisition was KCI Licensing, Inc. in May 2019.

3M Funding History

No recent funding data found related to 3M

3M Investments

COMPANY

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

INVESTMENT DATE

ROUND

EXIT DATE

asTech is a remote diagnostic company that provides automobile repair and collaboration services for individuals.
-
Feb 22, 2021
Corporate Round
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Moxe is a health-tech company that provides EMR integration, clinical insights and data management services for healthcare providers.
-
Jan 10, 2021
Equity
-
TactoTek designs and develops injection molded structural electronics for automotive, smart homes and industrial applications.
$25.3M
Feb 05, 2020
Series C
-
Socially Determined develops a cloud-based platform that offers social risk analytics and data visualization solutions for the healthcare industry.
$3.8M
Jan 20, 2020
Series A
-
Inkbit develops an additive manufacturing platform that enables users to design 3D modeling products.
$12M
Nov 03, 2019
Equity
-

These are all the companies that 3M has invested in. 3M has invested 15 companies and its latest investment was KCI Licensing, Inc. in May 2019.

3M News

April 29, 2021Ink World

3M Reports 1Q 2021 Results

Reports adjusted free cash flow of $1.4 billion, up 49% year-on-year.... See more »
April 28, 2021FE Investegate

1st Quarter Results

7:00 AM: (16OA) 1st Quarter Results... See more »
April 27, 2021StartTribune

3M units, even those that suffered over past year, are doing better

The Maplewood-based company handily beat Wall Street forecasts with first quarter results.... See more »
April 27, 2021Flexible Packaging

3M Innovates to Reduce Plastic Use

On Earth Day, 3M announced its goal to reduce dependence on new plastic.... See more »
April 27, 2021Seeking Alpha

3M EPS beats by $0.48, beats on revenue

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April 27, 2021Business Standard

3M profit jumps on pandemic-driven demand for personal safety products

The US conglomerate makes N95 face masks... See more »
April 27, 2021Chemical Week

3M net income up 24% YOY on gains in industrial, transportation, electronics

Adjusted earnings per share came to $2.77, up 27% YOY and beating the consensus estimate of $2.25.... See more »

3M Press Releases

April 8, 2021CSRwire

3M Supports the Environment Through Operational Improvements

Through a series of four Earth Month stories, we will explore how 3M is creating a positive impact on... See more »
March 19, 2021Cision Canada

Advisory - Counterfeit 3M N95 respirators

/CNW/ - Summary Products: Counterfeit 3M N95 respirators Issue: Recent seizures of counterfeit respir... See more »
March 18, 2021CSRwire

3M Expands Partnership with N.C. A&T Through $2.1M Commitment

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $2.1 million gift from 3M i... See more »
February 23, 2021Business Wire

Palantir and 3M Expand Relationship to Build Dynamic Supply Chain

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) today announced a multi-million dolla... See more »
January 19, 2021PR Newswire Asia

Food testing labs gain productivity boost with new 3M Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M Food Safety today introduces the 3M Petrifilm Plate... See more »
January 13, 2021EIN Presswire

3M Health Information Systems Joins the Population Health Alliance

Global leader of payment and quality methodologies joins the national professional and trade network ... See more »
November 17, 2020centralcharts

U.S. Department of Defense to Implement 3M Computer-Assisted Coding Technology Worldwide

3M Health Information Systems has been awarded a contract by Leidos, prime contractor to the U.S. Dep... See more »

3M Videos

October 9, 20203M Youtube Channel

"3M CLAW Drywall Picture Hanger Video 45 seconds" on YOUTUBE

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October 1, 20203M Youtube Channel

"2020 State of Science Index Overview" on YOUTUBE

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September 22, 20203M Youtube Channel

"Liza Plotnikov - Make a Potato Shrink" on YOUTUBE

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September 22, 20203M Youtube Channel

"Jeff Emslander - Waves in Slow Motion" on YOUTUBE

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September 22, 20203M Youtube Channel

"Promo 30 FC3.mp4" on YOUTUBE

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September 4, 20203M Youtube Channel

"3M Pro Grade Precision Faster Sanding Sheets NEW" on YOUTUBE

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August 27, 20203M Youtube Channel

"3M City Limits - 360 Video" on YOUTUBE

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3M Headquarters

3M Center Bldg. 220-11W-02

Saint Paul, Minnesota55144-1000

1-651-733-2204

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3M Summary

ABOUT

Overview

3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is a diversified technology company serving customers and communities with innovative products and services. It was formerly known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company and is an American multinational conglomerate c...

CEO

3M's Chairman & CEO, Michael F. Roman, currently has an approval rating of 68%. 3M's primary competitors are GE, Danaher & Tyco.

Website

3m.com

Frequently Asked Questions about 3M

  1. When was 3M founded?

    3M was founded in 1902

  2. Who is 3M's CEO?

    3M's CEO is Michael F. Roman

  3. How much revenue does 3M generate?

    3M generates $33B in revenue

  4. How much funding does 3M have?

    3M has historically raised $0 in funding

  5. Where is 3M's headquarters?

    3M's headquarters is in Saint Paul Minnesota, USA

  1. How many employees does 3M have?

    3M has 93,516 employees

  2. What sector does 3M operate in?

    3M is in Logistics, Wholesalers & Retail Distributors, Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers

  3. Who are 3M's competitors?

    3M's top competitors are GE, Danaher, Tyco

  4. Who has 3M invested in?

    3M's has invested in companies such as Repairify, Inc., Moxe, Tactotek
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