3M Subsidiaries & Acquisitions

  • October 8, 2024

3M (Originally Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company) has expanded its influence across multiple industries by acquiring companies and building its network of subsidiaries. From healthcare and safety products to consumer goods and electronics, these strategic acquisitions have helped 3M broaden its product range and strengthen its position in key markets. Notable purchases in areas like medical technology, industrial adhesives, and personal protective equipment have enhanced its reach and ability to serve diverse consumer and business needs globally. Through this approach, 3M continues to secure its leadership in various sectors.

Notable Acquisitions of 3M

  1. Acelity (May 2019) – Advanced wound care and surgical solutions.
  2. M*Modal (Dec 2018) – Speech recognition and AI-powered healthcare solutions.
  3. Scott Safety (Mar 2017) – Respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.
  4. Capital Safety (Jun 2015) – Fall protection systems and safety equipment.
  5. Ceradyne (Nov 2012) – Advanced ceramics for defense, automotive, and industrial applications.
  6. Cogent Systems (Aug 2010) – Biometric identification and authentication solutions.
  7. Arizant (Oct 2010) – Medical temperature management systems.
  8. Aearo Technologies (Nov 2007) – Noise, vibration, and thermal protection solutions.
  9. CUNO (Aug 2005) – Filtration systems for water, healthcare, and industrial applications.
  10. Hornell International (Jan 2004) – Protective welding equipment and auto-darkening filters.

List of 3M Acquisitions

S. No.Acquiree NameAnnounced DatePrice
1AcelityMay 02, 2019$6.7B
2M*ModalDec 19, 2018–
3Elution TechnologiesSep 07, 2017–
4Scott SafetyMar 16, 2017$2B
5SemfinderSep 06, 2016–
6Capital SafetyJun 23, 2015$2.5B
7Polypore – Separations Media BusinessFeb 23, 2015$1B
8Ivera MedicalFeb 19, 2015–
9Treo SolutionsFeb 21, 2014–
10CeradyneNov 29, 2012–
11Federal SignalJun 21, 2012$110M
12CodeRyteApr 10, 2012–
13Avery Dennison – consumer products businessJan 03, 2012$550M
14Poiesis InformaticsNov 23, 2011–
15Advanced Chemistry & TechnologyJul 01, 2011–
16Original WrapsApr 20, 2011–
17Hybrivet SystemsFeb 17, 2011–
18Alpha Beta Global Tapes And Adhesives CoFeb 02, 2011–
19Nida-CoreJan 03, 2011–
20ArizantOct 13, 2010–
21Ross ReelsSep 30, 2010–
22Cogent SystemsAug 30, 2010$943M
23DailysJul 06, 2010–
24MTI PolyFabJun 11, 2010–
25J.R. PhoenixMay 28, 2010–
26Incavas Industria de Cabos e VassourasDec 15, 2009–
27ACEJul 23, 2009–
28FuturoDec 16, 2008–
29ABRASIVOSDec 09, 2008–
30GrafoplastNov 25, 2008–
31Food DiagnosticsNov 07, 2008–
32Meguiar’sOct 02, 2008–
33SAPO S.A.SOct 01, 2008–
34EMFI SASOct 01, 2008–
35LigaconSep 02, 2008–
36Ligacon – Filtration SupplierSep 02, 2008–
37TOP-Service für LingualtechnikAug 01, 2008–
38IMTEC Corp.Jul 02, 2008–
39Quest Technology InternationalJul 01, 2008–
40K&H Surface TechnologiesJul 01, 2008–
41Les Entreprises SolumedApr 01, 2008–
42Aearo TechnologiesNov 15, 2007–
43BondoNov 09, 2007–
44UnifamNov 05, 2007–
45LingualcareNov 01, 2007–
46Standard AbrasivesNov 01, 2007–
47Abzil Industria e ComercioOct 02, 2007–
48Venture TapeOct 01, 2007–
49Rochford Thompson EquipmentJul 31, 2007–
50Diamond ProductionsJun 06, 2007–
51DMS ChileMay 15, 2007–
52E Wood HoldingsMay 01, 2007–
53PowellApr 24, 2007–
54Acolyte BiomedicaFeb 14, 2007–
55Accuspray Application TechnologiesFeb 01, 2007–
56Biotrace InternationalNov 28, 2006–
57SoftMed SystemsNov 19, 2006–
58Brontes TechnologiesOct 16, 2006–
59NylongeOct 03, 2006–
60Credence TechnologiesSep 08, 2006–
61Archon TechnologiesAug 01, 2006–
62Security Printing and Systems LimitedAug 01, 2006–
63SCC Products, Inc.Jul 10, 2006–
64JJ ConvertingJul 10, 2006–
65SBGMay 02, 2006–
66OMNII Oral PharmaceuticalsApr 03, 2006–
67General Industrial Diamond CompanyFeb 28, 2006–
68CUNOAug 02, 2005–
69Mercury Online SolutionsJul 25, 2005–
70Hornell InternationalJan 12, 2004SEK750M
71Solvay FluoropolymersJan 23, 2003–
72MicroTouch Systems, IncFeb 15, 2001–
73Robinson NugentJan 16, 2001$93M

List of 3M Subsidiaries

3M has more than 100 subsidiaries worldwide. The table contains the 100 subsidiaries of 3M –

S. No.CompanyCountry
13M Chemical Operations LlcUnited States
23M CompanyUnited States
33M Fall Protection CompanyUnited States
43M Financial Management CompanyUnited States
53M Foreign Holding LlcUnited States
63M Health Information Systems IncUnited States
73M Healthcare Us Opco LlcUnited States
83M Innovative Properties CompanyUnited States
93M InteramericaUnited States
103M PurificationUnited States
11Acelity IncUnited States
12Aearo Technologies LlcUnited States
13Chiron Holdings IncUnited States
14D B Industries LlcUnited States
15KCI Holding Company IncUnited States
16KCI International IncUnited States
17KCI USA IncUnited States
18Kinetic ConceptsUnited States
19Meguiar’S IncUnited States
20Mmodal Services LtdUnited States
21Scott Technologies IncUnited States
223M Global Channel Services IncUnited States
233M Technical Ceramics IncUnited States
243M Unitek CorpUnited States
25KCI Licensing IncUnited States
26Mmodal LlcUnited States
27Mmodal MQ IncUnited States
283M Occupational Safety LlcUnited States
29Aearo Holding LlcUnited States
30Aearo Intermediate LlcUnited States
31Aearo LlcUnited States
32Capital Safety North America Holdings IncUnited States
33Capital Safety North America Intermediate Holdings LlcUnited States
34Mmodal IP LlcUnited States
35Arizant Healthcare IncUnited States
36CeradyneUnited States
37Cuno IncUnited States
38Ivera Medical CorporationUnited States
39Medquist IP LlcUnited States
40Microtouch Systems IncUnited States
41Neogen Food Safety CorporationUnited States
42Riker Laboratories IncUnited States
43Venture Tape CorpUnited States
443M China LimitedChina
453M Investments China Co LtdChina
463M Specialty Materials Shanghai Co LtdChina
473M International Trading Shanghai Co LtdChina
483M Material Technology Suzhou Co LtdChina
493M Australia Pty LtdAustralia
503M CanadaCanada
513M Deutschland GmbhGermany
523M Do Brasil LtdaBrazil
533M France SaFrance
543M Global Capital LimitedIreland
553M Healthcare Foreign Holdings 2 LimitedIreland
563M Healthcare Foreign Holdings BvNetherlands
573M Healthcare Germany GmbhGermany
583M Holding Company BvNetherlands
593M Hong Kong LimitedHong Kong
603M India LimitedIndia
613M Intermediate Acquisitions BvNetherlands
623M International Group BvNetherlands
633M Japan Holdings GkJapan
643M Japan LimitedJapan
653M Japan Products LimitedJapan
663M KoreaKorea
673M Mexico Sociedad Anonima De Capital VariableMexico
683M Real Estate Gmbh & Co KgGermany
693M West Europe BvNetherlands
70Capital Safety Group Canada UlcCanada
71KCI Cayman HoldingsCayman Islands
72KCI Europe Holding BvNetherlands
73KCI Manufacturing Unlimited CompanyIreland
74Medical Holdings LimitedMalta
753M Asia Holding BvNetherlands
763M Asia Pacific UK Holding LtdUnited Kingdom
773M Belgium Bvba/sprlBelgium
783M Emea GmbhSwitzerland
793M Espana SlSpain
803M Innovation Singapore Pte LtdSingapore
813M International Holding BvNetherlands
823M International Investments BvNetherlands
833M ItaliaItaly
843M Japan Innovation LimitedJapan
853M Manaus Industria De Produtos Quimicos LtdaBrazil
863M Panama Pacifico S De RlPanama
873M Poland Manufacturing Sp ZooPoland
883M Precision Grinding GmbhAustria
893M Products LimitedUnited Kingdom
903M PurificationFrance
913M Singapore Private LtdSingapore
923M Svenska AbSweden
933M Taiwan LimitedTaiwan
943M Taiwan Optronics CorporationTaiwan
953M Thailand LimitedThailand
963M Uk Holdings LimitedUnited Kingdom
973M United Kingdom Public Limited CompanyUnited Kingdom
983M Wroclaw Spolka Z Ograniczona OdpowiedzialnosciaPoland
99Alpha Beta Global Tapes And Adhesives Co LtdTaiwan
100Capital Safety Acquisitions LimitedUnited Kingdom
101Capital Safety Global Holdings LimitedUnited Kingdom
102Capital Safety Group EmeaFrance
103Dyneon GmbhGermany
104KCI UK Holdings LimitedUnited Kingdom
105Scott Health & Safety LimitedUnited Kingdom
106Systagenix Wound Management BvNetherlands
107Systagenix Wound Management LimitedUnited Kingdom
108Systagenix Wound Management Mezz BvNetherlands
1093M Asset Management SarlLuxembourg
1103M Global Capital SarlLuxembourg
1113 M Israel LtdIsrael
1123M Chile SaChile
1133M Costa Rica SaCosta Rica
1143M Egypt LtdEgypt
1153M Espe AgGermany
1163M Mexico Sa De CvMexico
1173M Puerto Rico IncPuerto Rico
1183M RussiaRussia
1193M South Africa LtdSouth Africa
1203M Unitek GmbhGermany
1213M Vietnam LtdVietnam
122Cuno Filtration SasFrance
123Emfi SaFrance
124Suomen 3M OyFinland

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