3M (NYS: MMM)

3M is a corporation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Established in 1902, the foundation is a developer of technology platforms, including adhesives, abrasives, light management, micro-replication, non-woven materials, nanotechnology, and surface modification. The firm has over 35 units, organized into the consumer and office, display and graphics, communications, health care, industrial and transportation, safety and security, and protection services businesses. The assets of the firm are managed and governed by the executive management team.