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2026
3M reaches resolution of AFFF personal injury claims
3M announced that it had entered into a broad resolution to settle PFAS-related personal injury claims in the AFFF Multi-District Litigation and other claims. The agreement provides for a $7.35 billion nominal commitment over nine years, with a present value of $5.8 billion. 3M said the agreement is not an admission of liability.
2026
3M raises FY 2026 earnings guidance
3M raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $9.10–$9.15, above the $8.95 consensus estimate, while maintaining revenue guidance of approximately $25.4 billion.
2026
Genius Electronic Optical and 3M enter strategic partnership for EBO development
Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) entered into a strategic partnership with 3M to develop and manufacture 3M's Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) and expand production capacity.
2026
3M raises its annual profit forecast
3M raised its full-year adjusted profit-per-share forecast to $9.10–$9.15 from its previous forecast of $8.80–$8.95.
2026
3M and Amazon expand commercial relationship
3M said it was expanding its commercial relationship with Amazon and had issued a warrant to an Amazon subsidiary, giving it the right to purchase 3M common stock worth over $521 million. The warrant is tied in part to Amazon purchases of 3M data-center products.
2026
3M recalls Scotch Thermal Laminators over fire hazard
On October 15, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that 3M Company is recalling about 53,634 Scotch Thermal Laminators due to a fire hazard posing a risk of serious injury or death. The firm has received 63 reports of the laminators smoking, melting and overheating, including five reports of the laminators catching fire and one report of minor property damage; no injuries have been reported.
2026
3M to invest about NT$4.81 billion in Genius Electronic Optical via private placement
Taiwan optical lens maker Genius Electronic Optical (3406) said its board approved on Oct 14 a private placement subscription agreement with 3M United Kingdom Limited, under which 3M will subscribe 5,534,440 common shares at NT$869.6 per share, totaling NT$4,812,749,024 — an about 18.3% discount to the Oct 14 close of NT$1,065. The two sides plan to build a strategic partnership combining technology, manufacturing and market resources to jointly enter high-speed optical communications, AI data center and high-performance computing markets, and the proceeds are earmarked for working capital, repaying bank loans and future development needs.
2026
3M signals layoffs affecting customer service representative teams
3M signaled impending layoffs affecting its customer service representative teams, according to Star Tribune reporting that described anxiety among the affected employees.
2026
Vermont sues Saint-Gobain, DuPont and 3M over PFAS contamination in Bennington County
The state of Vermont is suing multiple manufacturers, alleging they contaminated properties and well water in Bennington and Shaftsbury with PFAS from former factories. The state seeks payment from Saint-Gobain, DuPont and 3M to remove PFOA chemicals from the water, prevent future exposure, connect affected homes to the municipal water system, and admit negligence.
2022
3M and Tuhu launch ProCare Zhuorui automotive-care products
3M and Tuhu jointly launched the new-generation 3M ProCare Zhuorui automotive-care product series in China.
2022
3M launches two-in-one package-opening scissors in Taiwan
3M launched its two-in-one package-opening scissors in Taiwan as the product’s global debut. The scissors combine ordinary scissors with a package-opening mode.
2021
3M donates protective supplies to WorldSkills Shanghai 2022
3M announced it would donate KN95 masks, epidemic-prevention kits and other sponsored protective supplies worth more than RMB 2 million to the 46th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. 3M described itself as a gold sponsor of the competition.
2021
3M food safety business to combine with Neogen
3M and Neogen disclosed terms for combining 3M's food safety business with Neogen. Neogen would own 49.9% of the new company and 3M approximately 50.1%; the transaction was described as a planned combination.
2021
3M introduces Xtract Cubitron II 710W Net Abrasive Disc
3M introduced the Xtract Cubitron II 710W Net Abrasive Disc, a mesh abrasive disc described as offering twice the life and cut rate and removing up to 97% of dust particles. The article says it had recently reached the U.S. and Canadian markets and was available in the United States and Europe.
2021
3M and Waystar enter strategic partnership
3M and Waystar announced a strategic partnership to provide revenue-capture solutions to clients of 3M Health Information Systems. Waystar's AI-powered technology will be combined with 3M's services team.
2021
3M and Pandemic Action Network announce collaboration on pandemic preparedness
3M and Pandemic Action Network announced a commitment to collaborate on programs to help stem COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemics, including support for vulnerable communities.
2021
3M introduces Environmental Scrub Sampler
3M Food Safety introduced the 3M Environmental Scrub Sampler with 10 mL Wide Spectrum Neutralizer for environmental microbial sampling applications.
2021
3M sues Michigan over PFAS regulations
3M sued the state of Michigan over its regulations governing PFAS in drinking water, calling the regulations scientifically flawed and the result of a rushed and invalid regulatory process. Michigan’s attorney general said her office would seek dismissal of the case.
2021
3M introduces Social Determinants of Health Analytics platform
3M Health Information Systems introduced 3M Social Determinants of Health Analytics, a platform combining clinical, social and population health data for health care providers and payers.
2021
3M launches its Quanjing air purifier series
3M made the global debut of its “Full-Clean Series” air purifier at the 2021 China Household Electrical Appliances and Consumer Electronics Expo.