3M Science. Applied to life.™
When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, part of his equipment consisted of 3M products. Today, 3M innovations can be found in almost all walks of life, work, medicine and technology. No wonder that 51 basic technologies, 8,100 researchers and more than 129,000 registered patents provide the know-how to constantly develop new and creative solutions: Innovation by conviction - for our customers. That's why we invest more than a billion dollars a year in research and development. Because only knowledge, experience and interdisciplinary thinking can solve today's challenging issues.
3M was founded in 1902 and has its Headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Worldwide 3M employs more than 95,000 people in 70 countries. 200 people work in the Netherlands.
3M has a wide range of products. From personal protective equipment to adhesives and from casting resins to abrasives.
We are also responsible for some of the world's best-known brands and patented technologies, including: Cubitron, Cool Flow, Scotch, Scotch-Brite, Scotch-Weld, Scotchcast, SprayMount, Scotchlok, Scotchfil, VHB, Dual Lock, SecureFit, Peltor, EAR, Speedglas, Versaflo and Command
Product groups
Stay up to date with the latest news:
-
3M - Cubitron 3 Grinding and Cut-Off WheelsRead moreFor over 40 years, 3M™ Cubitron™ Performance abrasives have been known for delivering high productivity. With the introduction of 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Performance abrasives, a new generation of products is now available. This updated line features advanced technology with precisely shaped grains, offering up to three times the lifespan and increased cutting speed compared to previous versions.
-
3M - Tapes for moisture sealing tasksRead moreReliable protection for moisture sealing tasks in, for example, irrigation, refrigeration, cleaning areas in factories, outdoor lighting, marine environments and other infrastructure exposed to the elements.
-
Niedax - Prevent risks, maximise cleanabilityRead moreBy participating in the Safe Food Factory national working group, the Gouda Holland and Niedax Group has contributed to improving food safety and hygienic designs. In collaboration with the entire Supply Chain (including food companies, machine builders, installers, consultancies and cleaning industry), a Hygiene Cabling Code of Practice was published.
-
3M - ScotchcastRead moreDiscover 3M's safer epoxy resin. Compared to other products in our portfolio, the 3M™ Scotchcast™ Epoxy Resin 4GS is free of carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic (CMR) chemicals and substances of very high concern (SVHC). Fast, reliable and mess-free application is made possible thanks to the closed mixing and pouring system with an integrated spout and nozzle. Suitable for low-voltage welding sockets up to 0.6/1.0 (1.2) kV.