3M serves customers through six business segments, which increase speed and efficiency by sharing technological, manufacturing, marketing and other resources.

These six businesses are:


Consumer and Office Business
With powerful brands, innovative products and a global presence, we make life easier and more productive for consumers and office workers around the world.


Display and Graphics Business
Drawing on 3M’s technology platforms, we provide products – display enhancement films, reflective materials, eye-catching graphics and more – that people around the world rely on every day.


Electro and Communications Business
We turn 3M technology into solutions for customers in electrical, electronics and communications markets around the world. We contribute to reliable sources of electrical power, high-performance electronic devices, and speedy and dependable telecommunications networks globally.


Health Care Business
3M Health Care is a global leader in medical and oral care products, and drug delivery and health information systems. We supply innovative and reliable products that help health care professionals improve the quality of care.


Industrial and Transportation Business
We’re a global leader in tapes, abrasives, adhesives, specialty chemicals, filtration systems and software for supply chain management. We also serve the transportation market with products for the manufacture, repair and maintenance of autos, aircraft, boats and other vehicles.


Safety, Security and Protection Services Business
Our products increase the safety, security and productivity of people, facilities and systems around the world. We’re also a leading supplier of roofing granules for asphalt shingles.