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Major industrial products include vinyl, polyester, foil and specialty industrial tapes and adhesives; Scotch® Masking
Tape, Scotch® Filament Tape and Scotch® Packaging Tape; packaging equipment; 3M™ VHB™ Bonding Tapes;
conductive, low surface energy, hot melt, spray and structural adhesives; reclosable fasteners; label materials for
durable goods; and coated, nonwoven and microstructured surface finishing and grinding abrasives for the industrial
market. Other products include a comprehensive line of filtration products for the separation, clarification and
purification of fluids and gases; fluoroelastomers for seals, tubes and gaskets in engines; engineering fluids; and
closures for disposable diapers.
Major transportation products include insulation components, including components for catalytic converters;
functional and decorative graphics; abrasion-resistant films; masking tapes; fasteners and tapes for attaching
nameplates, trim, moldings, interior panels and carpeting; coated, nonwoven and microstructured finishing and
grinding abrasives; structural adhesives; and other specialty materials. In addition, 3M provides paint finishing and
detailing products, including a complete system of cleaners, dressings, polishes, waxes and other products.
Health Care Business: The Health Care segment serves markets that include medical clinics and hospitals,
pharmaceuticals, dental and orthodontic practitioners, and health information systems. Products and services
provided to these and other markets include medical and surgical supplies, skin health and infection prevention
products, drug delivery systems, dental and orthodontic products, health information systems and anti-microbial
solutions. As discussed in Note 2, the global branded pharmaceuticals business was sold in December 2006 and
January 2007.
In the medical and surgical areas, 3M is a supplier of medical tapes, dressings, wound closure products, orthopedic
casting materials, electrodes and stethoscopes. In infection prevention, 3M markets a variety of surgical drapes,
masks and preps, as well as sterilization assurance equipment. Other products include drug delivery systems, such
as metered-dose inhalers, transdermal skin patches and related components. Dental and orthodontic products
include restoratives, adhesives, finishing and polishing products, crowns, impression materials, preventive sealants,
professional tooth whiteners, prophylaxis and orthodontic appliances. In health information systems, 3M develops
and markets computer software for hospital coding and data classification, and provides related consulting services.
3M provides microbiology products that make it faster and easier for food processors to test the microbiological
quality of food.
Safety, Security and Protection Services Business: The Safety, Security and Protection Services segment serves a
broad range of markets that increase the safety, security and productivity of workers, facilities and systems. Major
product offerings include personal protection products, safety and security products, energy control products,
cleaning and protection products for commercial establishments, track and trace solutions, and roofing granules for
asphalt shingles. In August 2006, 3M completed the acquisition of Security Printing and Systems Limited, a producer
of finished, personalized passports and secure cards, which expanded the 3M product line related to border and civil
security solutions. In April 2008, 3M acquired Aearo Holding Corp., the parent company of Aearo Technologies Inc.
(hereafter referred to as Aearo). Aearo manufactures and sells personal protection and energy absorbing products,
which expanded 3M’s platform by adding hearing protection as well as eyewear and fall protection product lines to
3M’s existing line of respiratory products.
This segment’s products include certain maintenance-free and reusable respirators, personal protective equipment,
electronic surveillance products, films that protect against counterfeiting, and reflective materials that are widely used
on apparel, footwear and accessories, enhancing visibility in low-light situations. 3M’s Track and Trace Solutions
business utilizes radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to provide a growing array of solutions — from
library patron self-checkout systems to tracking packages. Other products include spill-control sorbents; Thinsulate™
Insulation and Thinsulate™ Lite Loft™ Insulation; 3M™ Scotchtint™ Window Film for buildings; 3M™ Ultra Safety
and Security Window Film for property and personal protection during destructive weather conditions; nonwoven
abrasive materials for floor maintenance and commercial cleaning; floor matting; and natural and color-coated
mineral granules for asphalt shingles. In the second quarter of 2008, 3M completed the sale of its HighJump
Software business which provided supply chain execution software solutions.
Consumer and Office Business: The Consumer and Office segment serves markets that include consumer retail,
office retail, home improvement, building maintenance and other markets. Products in this segment include office
supply products, stationery products, construction and home improvement products, home care products, protective
material products and consumer health care products.
Major consumer and office products include Scotch® brand products, such as Scotch® Magic™ Tape, Scotch® Glue
Stick and Scotch® Cushioned Mailer; Post-it® Products, such as Post-it® Flags, Post-it® Note Pads, Post-it®
Labeling & Cover-up Tape, and Post-it® Pop-up Notes and Dispensers; construction and home improvement