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Display and Graphics Business
(Millions) 2006 2005
Net sales $3,765 $3,511
Operating income $1,062* $1,162
The products of choice in three large
and growing industries
Who we are We provide innovative products
that people around the world rely on every
day. Our industry-leading 3M™ Vikuiti™ Display
Enhancement Films do amazing things with
light, making the screens on LCD TVs, note-
book computers, cell phones, MP3 players
and other popular electronic devices brighter,
while also conserving energy. Our innovative
refl ective materials make traffi c signs more
visible at night and in harsh weather. And our
vivid, durable graphics help companies build
their brand image and stand out from the
competition.
Driving growth All three of our core busi-
nesses hold leading market positions and are
registering solid growth. Each has outstand-
ing technology, strong intellectual property
positions, global manufacturing and market
coverage, and strong customer relationships.
3M Vikuiti display enhancement fi lms are the
fi lms of choice for enhancing the brightness
of electronic displays. We’re signifi cantly
expanding production of these fi lms to help
meet strong global product demand and
to serve customers even better. We’re also
extending the 3M Vikuiti brand to adjacent
markets, such as rear-projection display sys-
tems, and infrared fi lters for use in camera
cell phones and fi nancial transaction cards.
In the transportation safety market, we’re
building on 65-plus years of leadership
in refl ective materials for highway signs,
license plates and construction workzone
markings. Our latest advance – 3M™ Diamond
Grade™ DG3 Refl ective Sheeting – is the top-
performing refl ective sheeting on the market
and addresses today’s heightened driving
safety concerns. Also driving our growth in
this industry are new pavement marking
materials that offer superior refl ectivity even
on wet roadways, the 3M™ Digital License
Plate System, and the creation of new service
businesses for motor vehicle registration and
road maintenance.
In the commercial graphics market, patented
3M™ Controltac™ Graphic Film with Comply™
v2 Adhesive is the industry standard because
of its unparalleled performance. Also driving
our growth in this industry are innovative new
products, including a fi lm specially designed
for rough-textured surfaces like those in
sports arenas; continued global expansion by
our end-user customers; and entry into the
market for digital signage systems.
3M™ Digital Signage
3M™ Vikuiti™ Rear Projection
Screen XRVS-120
3M™ Scotchcal™ Graphic Film
for Textured Surfaces 8624 ES
3M™ Diamond Grade™
DG3 Refl ective Sheeting
3M™ Vikuiti™ Display
Enhancement Films
*Includes $39 million of restructuring expenses
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