3M Realigns Business Units
- Published: September 27, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
ST. PAUL, MN, USA—3M reports it is strategically aligning its organization for "faster growth" by forming seven businesses closely focused on markets and customers. According to the colossal manufacturer (a global converting industry supplier and multi-operation converter), with the reorganization, three new businesses—with new leadership—will be formed from existing divisions and departments. They include:
- Safety, Security, and Protection Services Business, Fred Palensky, executive VP (Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Div.; Commercial Care Div.; Safety and Security Systems Div.; and Industrial Mineral Products Div.)
- Display and Graphics Business, Jim Stake, executive VP (Traffic Control Materials Div.; Optical Systems Div.; Commercial Graphics Div.; and Specialty Film and Media Products Div.)
- Transportation Business, Steve Landwehr, executive VP (Automotive Aftermarket Div. and Automotive Div.)
- Coated Abrasives Division
- Engineered Adhesives Division
- Packaging Systems Division
- Superabrasives and Microfinishing Systems Division
- Surface Conditioning Division
- Dyneon
- Performance Materials Division
- Specialty Materials Manufacturing Division