3M
About 3M Company
3M Company is a diversified global science, manufacturing, and technology company headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company develops products used across industrial manufacturing, transportation, electronics, workplace safety, consumer markets, infrastructure, automotive applications, adhesives, abrasives, filtration, electrical systems, and numerous other categories.
3M traces its operations to 1902 and has grown into one of the best-known U.S. industrial companies. Its portfolio includes brands and technologies such as Scotch, Scotch-Brite, Post-it, Command, Filtrete, Cubitron, VHB, PELTOR, Thinsulate, and a large range of industrial tapes, adhesives, abrasives, safety products, and electronic materials. Following the 2024 separation of Solventum, 3M no longer operates its former healthcare business as part of the company. (3m.com)
3M is publicly traded and currently led by William M. Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. For 2025, 3M reported $24.9 billion in GAAP sales and approximately 60,500 employees worldwide, including about 22,500 employees in the United States.
Quick Information
Corporate Phone Number
651-733-1110
This is the official corporate telephone number listed in 3M’s current SEC filings.
Customer Service Number
3M does not publish one universal Customer Service number for every product category.
Customers are directed to product-specific support through the official 3M Help Center:
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/help-center/
Corporate Office Address
3M Company
3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
United States
Headquarters Address
3M Company
3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
United States
Current 2026 SEC filings continue to identify 3M Center in St. Paul as the company’s principal executive office.
3M does not prominently publish one universal general Customer Service email.
Customers should use the relevant product-support form or Help Center contact route.
Industry
Industrial Manufacturing, Materials Science, Transportation, Electronics, Safety, Consumer Products and Technology
Founded
1902
3M’s operations began in Minnesota and later developed into a global manufacturing and science company.
Current CEO
William M. Brown
Current title
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Current CFO
Anurag Maheshwari
Current title
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Number of Employees
As of December 31, 2025
Approximately 60,500 employees worldwide
including approximately
22,500 U.S. employees
and
38,000 international employees.
2025 Revenue
$24.9 billion in GAAP sales
3M also reported approximately $24.3 billion in adjusted sales for 2025.
Stock Listing
New York Stock Exchange
Ticker
MMM.
Website
Investor Relations
Careers Page
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/
3M Products & Services
3M operates through major business groups including Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, and Consumer. Products are sold directly and through distributors, retailers, wholesalers, e-commerce platforms, dealers, and specialized industrial channels.
Industrial Adhesives
3M manufactures industrial adhesives used for bonding metals, plastics, composites, glass, rubber, and other materials.
Applications include automotive production, electronics, manufacturing, construction, aerospace, appliances, and general assembly.
VHB Tapes
3M VHB structural tapes provide high-strength bonding without traditional mechanical fasteners.
They are widely used for signage, transportation, electronics, construction, appliances, and industrial assembly.
Scotch Tapes
Scotch is one of 3M’s best-known consumer and commercial brands.
The product family includes transparent tape, packaging tape, masking products, specialty tapes, and office-use solutions.
Post-it Notes
Post-it Notes are adhesive-backed paper products used in homes, offices, classrooms, and workplaces.
The broader Post-it portfolio includes flags, page markers, large-format notes, easel pads, and organizational products.
Command Products
Command products use removable adhesive technology for hanging pictures, hooks, organizers, and other household items.
The products are designed to provide attachment without conventional nails or permanent hardware when used according to instructions.
Scotch-Brite Products
Scotch-Brite includes cleaning pads, sponges, scrubbers, surface-conditioning products, and industrial abrasive solutions.
The brand serves both household cleaning and manufacturing applications.
Filtrete Filters
Filtrete produces residential air filters and related home filtration products.
The filters are designed to capture airborne particles while supporting heating and cooling system airflow.
Cubitron Abrasives
3M Cubitron products are precision-shaped abrasive solutions for grinding, cutting, sanding, and surface finishing.
They are widely used in metal fabrication, automotive repair, industrial manufacturing, and other demanding applications.
Respiratory Protection
3M manufactures disposable and reusable respirators for workplace safety applications.
Products are used in industrial, construction, manufacturing, maintenance, and occupational-safety environments.
Hearing Protection
3M offers hearing-protection products including earplugs, earmuffs, and PELTOR communication headsets.
These products serve industrial, military, construction, shooting-sports, and high-noise environments.
Eye and Face Protection
3M manufactures safety glasses, goggles, face shields, welding protection, and related occupational equipment.
Products are designed for manufacturing, construction, laboratory, and industrial workplaces.
Fall Protection
3M provides harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, anchors, and related fall-protection systems.
These products are used by workers operating at height in construction, utilities, industrial plants, and other environments.
Electrical Products
3M manufactures electrical tapes, cable accessories, connectors, insulating materials, and products for power generation and distribution.
Its electrical portfolio serves utility, construction, industrial, and maintenance customers.
Electronics Materials
3M provides films, adhesives, tapes, thermal-management products, and other materials used in electronic devices and components.
Applications include displays, semiconductors, data centers, smartphones, automotive electronics, and consumer devices.
Automotive Products
3M produces automotive tapes, abrasives, refinishing materials, adhesives, films, and collision-repair products.
Customers include vehicle manufacturers, body shops, dealerships, and repair professionals.
Transportation Products
3M technologies are used in automobiles, commercial vehicles, aerospace, rail, and marine applications.
Products include bonding materials, reflective technologies, abrasives, films, and safety solutions.
Road Safety Products
3M supplies reflective sheeting, pavement markings, traffic-sign materials, and other road-safety technologies.
These products are used by transportation departments, infrastructure contractors, and municipalities.
Building and Construction Products
The company supplies tapes, adhesives, air-barrier products, protective films, safety products, and other construction materials.
Solutions are used across commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
Office Products
3M office products include Post-it Notes, Scotch tape, mounting products, laminating supplies, and organizational tools.
These items are sold through major office-supply and retail channels.
Home Improvement Products
3M provides sanding products, tapes, filters, protective equipment, mounting products, and other home-improvement solutions.
Brands such as Command, Scotch, Filtrete, and ScotchBlue are widely used by consumers and contractors.
Consumer Cleaning Products
Scotch-Brite products include household sponges, scrubbers, cleaning tools, and surface-care products.
The consumer cleaning portfolio is sold through supermarkets, mass merchants, and online retailers.
3M Corporate Phone Numbers
Corporate Phone Number
651-733-1110.
Corporate Headquarters Number
651-733-1110
Headquarters Number
651-733-1110
Corporate Office Number
651-733-1110
Customer Service Number
3M does not use one universal Customer Service number for all businesses.
Use the official Help Center
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/help-center/
Product Support Number
Varies by product category.
The Help Center routes customers to support for consumer, industrial, electronics, energy, safety, transportation, and construction products.
Former 3M Health Care Support
The former 3M Health Care business is now part of Solventum.
Current 3M Help Center directs healthcare customers to
1-855-423-6725
or
1-612-842-1263
and Solventum’s support channels.
Investor Relations Number
Investor inquiries should use
3M does not prominently publish one universal IR number on all investor pages.
Media / Press Contact
Media requests should be directed through 3M’s News Center and corporate communications channels.
Human Resources Number
3M does not publish one universal public applicant HR number.
Careers
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/
Billing Number
3M does not publish a single universal public billing number.
Commercial customers should use their account representative, distributor, invoice contact, or the applicable business division.
Regional Office Number
3M maintains facilities globally and does not publish one universal regional-office number.
Emergency / After-Hours Number
3M does not publish one universal public corporate emergency hotline.
Immediate medical, fire, chemical, or safety emergencies should be handled through the appropriate emergency authority and the relevant 3M facility or product-specific process.
How to Reach a Real Person at 3M
For general corporate routing, call 651-733-1110. If the question concerns a specific 3M product, using the official Help Center is usually more effective because 3M routes support by market and product category, including industrial products, consumer goods, safety equipment, electronics, transportation, construction, and energy.
Before contacting 3M, have the product name, model or part number, lot information where applicable, purchase date, distributor or retailer information, and a clear explanation of the question or problem. For industrial customers, the distributor, authorized dealer, or account representative may also provide faster product-specific support.
3M Headquarters & Corporate Office Address
3M’s current global headquarters
3M Company
3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
United States
Corporate Phone: 651-733-1110.
St. Paul Corporate Headquarters
3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
United States
Current September 2026 SEC filings continue to identify this address as 3M’s principal executive office.
Current Chairman and CEO
William M. Brown
Brown joined 3M and became Chief Executive Officer effective
May 1, 2024.
Current CFO
Anurag Maheshwari
Maheshwari became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective:
September 1, 2024.
Current Business Structure
3M now primarily operates through
Safety and Industrial
Transportation and Electronics
and
Consumer
The former 3M Health Care business separated into Solventum in 2024.
Current Workforce
As of December 31, 2025
60,500 employees worldwide.
Employees in the Americas
Approximately
35,500 employees
as of December 31, 2025.
Employees in Asia Pacific
Approximately
13,500 employees.
Employees in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Approximately
11,500 employees.
2025 Sales
3M reported
$24.9 billion in GAAP sales
for 2025.
Stock Listing
3M trades on the
New York Stock Exchange
Ticker
MMM.
How to File a Complaint Against 3M
Customers filing a complaint involving a defective product, warranty concern, safety issue, industrial material, consumer item, order, distributor interaction, or another 3M matter should first gather the product name, part or model number, purchase details, photographs, lot information, retailer or distributor details, and previous correspondence.
Step 1: Contact the Correct 3M Product Support Team
Begin with the official 3M Help Center and select the relevant business area. 3M organizes support across consumer products, manufacturing, safety, electronics, transportation, construction, energy, and other categories. Provide product identifiers, purchase information, photographs where relevant, and a clear explanation of the issue. Ask for a case or reference number when available and retain all correspondence.
Step 2: Contact the Seller or Authorized Distributor
If the product was purchased through a retailer, distributor, dealer, or industrial supplier, contact that seller as well. Some warranty, replacement, return, and technical-support processes are handled through authorized distribution channels. Keep invoices, receipts, product packaging, and any response provided by the distributor.
Step 3: Request Escalation Through 3M
If the first product-support contact does not resolve the matter, ask for additional technical or management review. Provide the original case number, product information, evidence, and a concise chronology. For industrial products, include application details and the distributor or account representative involved.
Step 4: Send Formal Written Correspondence to 3M Headquarters
For a serious unresolved corporate complaint, written correspondence can be sent to 3M Company, 3M Center, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000. Include your full contact details, product information, transaction history, prior complaint references, dates, and the resolution requested. Attach copies rather than original documents and retain proof of delivery.
Step 5: Use the Appropriate External Complaint Process if Necessary
If the matter remains unresolved, the correct external authority depends on the complaint. Consumer-product safety issues may involve the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, workplace-safety products may involve OSHA or another occupational authority, environmental concerns may fall under state or federal environmental regulators, and payment disputes can involve the payment provider. Keep product packaging, invoices, photographs, safety records, and 3M responses before escalating.
