The 3M Company is one of the world's leading manufacturing companies with operations in more than 60 countries and sales in more than 200 countries. 3 M employs more than 70,000 people worldwide and had sales in 1999 above $15 billion U.S. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, 3M produces more than 50,000 innovative products for the industrial, commercial, consumer and health care markets.
3M Canada Company was the first international subsidiary opened by 3M and is today the sixth largest. Established in 1951, it now employs more than 2000 Canadians and had 1999 sales of $986 million. Up to 75% of 3M Canada's manufacturing production is exported to the USA and other 3M subsidiaries worldwide, representing about one third of total sales.
3M Canada's head office and original manufacturing site is in London, Ontario. Other plants are located in Brockville, Havelock, and Perth, Ontario and Morden, Manitoba. Sales offices are located in major cities across the country and customers are supported by a national service network.