3M
All of you, probably, used scotch tape, sticky stickers and, probably, didn’t think who thought of such obvious things.
The article focuses on the success story of the company, which began with tape, and grew into a transatlantic company with a staff of tens of thousands of people. It's about 3M.
Story
3M was founded in the town of Two Harbors, Minnesota in 1902, initially as a mining company, and later created processing plants. Currently, 3M has grown into a diversified tech company with a wide geography of activity, with headquarters in the USA in Saint Paul, Minnesota
What is famous for
Among the most notable inventions of the company can be identified appearance in the early 1920s. the world's first waterproof sandpaper, which reduced the dust content in the air of automaker's workshops. In 1925, masking tape was invented — an innovative step towards diversifying production and the first of many self-adhesive tapes with the Scotch® trademark. In subsequent years, technical progress led to the emergence of Scotch® cellophane tape for sealing boxes, and the 1980s were marked by the invention of sticky note pads for Post-it® Notes.
Interesting Facts
At the dawn of activity, attempts to create sandpaper with anorthosite mineral were not successful, so it was decided to purchase another mineral, the Spanish garnet, after which the sales of sandpaper went uphill.
However, not everything was so smooth with sandpaper. After a while, a complaint came from the customer, saying that spraying is pouring from your sandpaper! As a result of the investigation, it turned out that he had been soaked with oil when importing the mineral, so he did not stick on paper. In order not to cancel the order and not to lose money, it was decided to fry the mineral so that the oil evaporated, which was successfully done.
This fact is considered the starting point in the development of 3M R & D directions.
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3M Russia
The beginning of 3M activities in Russia dates back to the 70s of the last century. A 3M representative office was opened in 1991, and a few months later the 3M Russia company was formed. Currently, 3M provides a wide range of high-quality products and services to Russian customers.
Currently, the company's operations in Russia are carried out through the central office in Moscow and the Client Center in St. Petersburg.
3M Business Lines
The structure of the 3M company consists of 35 areas combined into 6 main businesses:
* Visual communication systems
* Products for home and office
* Telecommunication systems and electrical products
* Health
* Materials for industry and transport
* Materials and safety equipment
Today, the company’s enterprises in 60 countries of the world produce more than 50 thousand items of goods for medicine and various industries, including automotive, oil and gas, mining, etc. (abrasive, adhesive materials, etc.).
The total number of employed is 76 thousand people (2007). In 2007, the company's revenues amounted to $ 24.46 billion, net profit - $ 4.096 billion.
Not bad for a company that started with sandpaper
PS
Recently I was in the St. Petersburg office of the company, a western approach is immediately visible. Everywhere innovative technology and accuracy.
Their museum was also there, in which we were shown many interesting products.
- reflective shields used in the St. Petersburg Ring Road
- license plates of cars
- welding mask that darkens the glass only when a flash appears
- Scotch tapes and stickers, markers and office supplies
- communication cables, couplings, crosses and other telecommunication equipment
The article focuses on the success story of the company, which began with tape, and grew into a transatlantic company with a staff of tens of thousands of people. It's about 3M.
Story
3M was founded in the town of Two Harbors, Minnesota in 1902, initially as a mining company, and later created processing plants. Currently, 3M has grown into a diversified tech company with a wide geography of activity, with headquarters in the USA in Saint Paul, Minnesota
What is famous for
Among the most notable inventions of the company can be identified appearance in the early 1920s. the world's first waterproof sandpaper, which reduced the dust content in the air of automaker's workshops. In 1925, masking tape was invented — an innovative step towards diversifying production and the first of many self-adhesive tapes with the Scotch® trademark. In subsequent years, technical progress led to the emergence of Scotch® cellophane tape for sealing boxes, and the 1980s were marked by the invention of sticky note pads for Post-it® Notes.
Interesting Facts
At the dawn of activity, attempts to create sandpaper with anorthosite mineral were not successful, so it was decided to purchase another mineral, the Spanish garnet, after which the sales of sandpaper went uphill.
However, not everything was so smooth with sandpaper. After a while, a complaint came from the customer, saying that spraying is pouring from your sandpaper! As a result of the investigation, it turned out that he had been soaked with oil when importing the mineral, so he did not stick on paper. In order not to cancel the order and not to lose money, it was decided to fry the mineral so that the oil evaporated, which was successfully done.
This fact is considered the starting point in the development of 3M R & D directions.
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3M Russia
The beginning of 3M activities in Russia dates back to the 70s of the last century. A 3M representative office was opened in 1991, and a few months later the 3M Russia company was formed. Currently, 3M provides a wide range of high-quality products and services to Russian customers.
Currently, the company's operations in Russia are carried out through the central office in Moscow and the Client Center in St. Petersburg.
3M Business Lines
The structure of the 3M company consists of 35 areas combined into 6 main businesses:
* Visual communication systems
* Products for home and office
* Telecommunication systems and electrical products
* Health
* Materials for industry and transport
* Materials and safety equipment
Today, the company’s enterprises in 60 countries of the world produce more than 50 thousand items of goods for medicine and various industries, including automotive, oil and gas, mining, etc. (abrasive, adhesive materials, etc.).
The total number of employed is 76 thousand people (2007). In 2007, the company's revenues amounted to $ 24.46 billion, net profit - $ 4.096 billion.
Not bad for a company that started with sandpaper
PS
Recently I was in the St. Petersburg office of the company, a western approach is immediately visible. Everywhere innovative technology and accuracy.
Their museum was also there, in which we were shown many interesting products.
- reflective shields used in the St. Petersburg Ring Road
- license plates of cars
- welding mask that darkens the glass only when a flash appears
- Scotch tapes and stickers, markers and office supplies
- communication cables, couplings, crosses and other telecommunication equipment
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/46651/
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