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3M Agrees to Acquire MTI PolyFab

March 8, 2010
Acquisition will expand 3M's reach in aerospace markets.
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3M Agrees to Buy Japanese Consumer and Office Label Business

February 22, 2010
The acquisition of A-One accelerates 3M's expansion into the consumer and office label business in Asia.
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3M Sales Down 8.5% in 2009

January 28, 2010
Industrial and Transportation, and Electro and Communications sectors saw largest sales declines in 2009.
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3M Outlook: 2010 Will Be a Year for Taking Market Share

December 25, 2009
International markets to be a key focus for the diversified manufacturer.
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Is 'Green' No Longer Just a Fad?

December 16, 2009
More companies - such as 3M - are changing their tone about integrating green and alternative energy into their business plans.
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3M Brazil Acquires Floor Care Products Manufacturer

December 15, 2009
Incavas, the company 3M is acquiring, has 150 employees.
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3M Forecasts Weak to Steady Growth Across Markets in 2010

December 8, 2009
The diversified manufacturer expects organic sales to grow 5% to 7% in the coming year.
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3M Forms New Mobile Interactive Division

December 7, 2009
The new division focuses on mobile electronic device displays.
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3M Adds Water Leak Detection Products to Portfolio

October 26, 2009
3M is forming an alliance with Sewerin, a German company that will manufacture the products for the diversified manufacturer.
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3M Third-Quarter Sales Dip 5.6%

October 22, 2009
Electronics & Communications, Display & Graphics segments posted year-over-year gains for the diversified manufacturer.
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