3M 2006 Annual Report Download - page 30


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, surgical, pharmaceutical, dental
and orthodontic, and health information systems. Products provided to these and other markets include medical and
surgical supplies, skin health and infection prevention products, pharmaceuticals, drug delivery systems, dental and
orthodontic products, health information systems and microbiology products. 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. Pharmaceutical products include immune response modifiers,
UHVSLUDWRU\SURGXFWVDQGZRPHQ¶VKHDOWKproducts. 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, as well as providing related consulting services. 3M provides
microbiology products that make it faster and easier for food processors to test the microbiological quality of food.
Display and Graphics Business: The Display and Graphics segment serves markets that include electronic display, touch
screen, traffic safety and commercial graphics. This segment includes optical film and lens solutions for electronic
displays; touch screens and touch monitors; computer screen filters; reflective sheeting for transportation safety; and
commercial graphics systems.
The optical film business provides films that serve numerous market segments of the display lighting industry. 3M
provides distinct products for five market segments, including products for: 1) LCD computer monitors, 2) LCD
televisions, 3) hand-held devices such as cellular phones, 4) notebook PCs and 5) automotive displays. Other optical
products include lens systems for projection televisions, in addition to desktop and notebook computer screen filters that
address needs for light control, privacy viewing and glare reduction. The touch systems business includes touch screens
and touch monitors. In traffic safety systems, 3M provides reflective sheetings used on highway signs, vehicle license
plates, construction work-zone devices, trucks and other vehicles, and also prRYLGHVSDYHPHQWPDUNLQJV\VWHPV0¶V
Intelligent Transportation Systems include emergency response and transit signal priority systems, traffic monitoring
systems, and driver feedback signs. Major commercial graphics products include equipment, films, inks and related
products used to produce graphics for vehicles and signs.
Consumer and Office Business: The Consumer and Office segment serves markets that include consumer retail, office
retail, education, and home improvement. Products provided to these and other markets include office supply products,
stationery products, construction and home improvement products, home care products, protective material products
(including consumer health care products such as bandages), and visual systems products.
Major consumer and office products include Scotch® BrDQG3URGXFWVVXFKDV6FRWFK0DJLF7DSH6FRWFK*OXH
Stick and Scotch® Cushioned Mailer; Post-it® Products, such as Post-it® Flags, Post-it® Memo Pads, Post-it®
Labels, and Post-it® Pop-up Notes and Dispensers; construction and home improvement products, including surface-
preparation and wood-finishing materials, CommDQG$GKHVLYHSURGXFWVDQG)LOWUHWH)LOWHUVIRUIXUQDFHVDQGDLU
conditioners; home care products, including Scotch-Brite® Scour Pads, Scotch-Brite® Scrub Sponges, Scotch-Brite®
0LFURILEHU&ORWKSURGXFWV2&HO26SRQJHVDQG6FRWFKJDUG)DEULF3URWHFWRrs; protective material products, and
01H[FDUH$GKHVLYH%DQGDJHV9LVXDOFRPPXQLFDWLRQSURGXFWVVHUYHWKHZRUOG¶VRIILFHDQGHGXFDWLRQPDUNHWV
with overhead projectors and transparency films, as well as equipment and materials for electronic and multimedia
presentations.
Safety, Security and Protection Services Business: The Safety, Security and Protection Services segment serves a broad
range of markets that strive to 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, 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.
7KLVVHJPHQW¶VSURGXFWVLQFOXGHPDLQWenance-free and reusable respirators, personal protective equipment, electronic
surveillance products, films that protect against counterfeiting, and reflective materials that are widely used on apparel,