3M - Business Exchange Most Active Articles 2013-05-24T16:06:07.286-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:3m Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 3M Earnings Rise Slightly, but Revenue Falls urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14745072674255502698-29b866d1e70943e9e218d29ea152f777 2012-07-26T18:39:01.760-04:00 The company beat analysts'€™ estimates for earnings, but fell short on revenue because the strong dollar diluted international sales. The company beat analysts'€™ estimates for earnings, but fell short on revenue because the strong dollar diluted international sales. New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/27/business/3m-earnings-rise-slightly-but-revenue-falls.html Tea Tree ttree910 37 37 0 0 Innovation Culture Eats R&D for Breakfast urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6218621008444382173-f16ae8d19fafeb227bd13224234e3c27 2011-11-06T09:28:27.040-05:00 Research and development is a mainstay of the innovation strategy for companies. And with good reason. R&D can invent new products and technologies that redefine markets. Think electricity, telephones, airplanes, semiconductors, the Internet. R&D can pave the way for whole new industries. Exciting, for sure! But there’s a problem. Research and development is a mainstay of the innovation strategy for companies. And with good reason. R&D can invent new products and technologies that redefine markets. Think electricity, telephones, airplanes, semiconductors, the Internet. R&D can pave the way for whole new industries. Exciting, for sure! But there’s a problem. innovationexcellence.com http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2011/11/06/innovation-culture-eats-rd-for-breakfast/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 47 47 0 0 3M: Resilient Maker of Post-It Notes Tapes Together Solid Growth urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13885829725911665426-4607f66a4eeb9972a7d367410be8fffe 2011-07-11T12:02:13.763-04:00 Nothing seems to hold down the manufacturer of Scotch Tape and Post-It Notes as it actively introduces innovative new products and expands its overseas reach Nothing seems to hold down the manufacturer of Scotch Tape and Post-It Notes as it actively introduces innovative new products and expands its overseas reach ihavenet.com http://www.ihavenet.com/Stocks-MMM-3M-Resilient-Maker-of-Post-It-Notes-Tapes-Together-Solid-Growth-AL.html Constantinos Mikelis dmikelis084 52 52 0 0 French manager blocked in office by angry staff urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2188481795003954289-c110cf166abefb949b3db3eff6e25fe6 2009-03-25T09:33:55.218-04:00 PITHIVIERS, France (Reuters) -- Workers at a factory operated by U.S. firm 3M held their French manager hostage overnight to protest against plans to lay off half the staff. PITHIVIERS, France (Reuters) -- Workers at a factory operated by U.S. firm 3M held their French manager hostage overnight to protest against plans to lay off half the staff. money.cnn.com http://money.cnn.com/2009/03/25/news/international/french_manager.reut/index.htm?postversion=2009032507 Sean Greene sgreene359 37 35 1 1 No Time to Innovate urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13064084797867414866-c417fa79f15df6c644a9088fd163c289 2011-10-25T22:04:31.373-04:00 We all know that when it comes to business, and life in general, that there are two major constraints we all face – and often trade off one against the other – those two constraints are time and money. How do companies balance the day to day operations with the need to innovate? We all know that when it comes to business, and life in general, that there are two major constraints we all face – and often trade off one against the other – those two constraints are time and money. How do companies balance the day to day operations with the need to innovate? innovationexcellence.com http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2011/10/25/no-time-to-innovate/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 25 25 0 0 3M CEO On Innovation and Competing With China urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7950582479781943560-ce4079c0eedbd13a18bf46cf49634730 2011-05-25T20:10:17.706-04:00 MarketWatch http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r4659017529&f=9791 16 16 0 0 3M Brings Along the Basics As It Balances New and Old urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7308651966156552457-821086b6156f2da2062c1bce5da12979 2010-11-02T09:30:12.043-04:00 3M is using acquisitions and its own labs to diversify into such areas as biometrics, fuel cells and a painless way to inject medicine. But the 108-year-old company also has updated one of its original products: industrial-grade sandpaper. 3M is using acquisitions and its own labs to diversify into such areas as biometrics, fuel cells and a painless way to inject medicine. But the 108-year-old company also has updated one of its original products: industrial-grade sandpaper. online.wsj.com http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704847104575532021388808934.html Terri Griffith tgriffith986 27 27 0 0 3M's Open Innovation urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11487876377060604380-31cb19bce9d8c45992ca796aa5626e19 2011-05-25T22:10:00.000-04:00 Winning,��� by Barry Jaruzelski and Kevin Dehoff, s+b, Winter 2010.) The third most frequently cited innovation leader was 3M, right behind Apple and Google. That came as no surprise, given 3M���s track record of developing smart, successful new Winning,��� by Barry Jaruzelski and Kevin Dehoff, s+b, Winter 2010.) The third most frequently cited innovation leader was 3M, right behind Apple and Google. That came as no surprise, given 3M���s track record of developing smart, successful new Strategy & Business http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r4673663203&f=9791 39 39 0 0 3M cuts 1,200 more jobs worldwide urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11319455159981038360-d318c80b566066b1e16bcfd5aa277108 2009-04-01T06:58:00.000-04:00 MAPLEWOOD, Minn. - 3M Co. says it's cutting its worldwide work force by another 1,200 jobs, or 1.5 per cent, because of the global economic slump. 3M spokeswoman Jacqueline Berry said MAPLEWOOD, Minn. - 3M Co. says it's cutting its worldwide work force by another 1,200 jobs, or 1.5 per cent, because of the global economic slump. 3M spokeswoman Jacqueline Berry said Globe Investor http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1899019764&f=9791 31 30 1 0 3M will close Petaluma plant urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5944916207182920714-7029c0fb0cb0874ba93054b63f55c1fb 2008-12-19T13:00:02.748-05:00 3M Co. will close its Petaluma optical manufacturing plant next year, laying off 100 workers as part of a global cost-cutting effort. 3M Co. will close its Petaluma optical manufacturing plant next year, laying off 100 workers as part of a global cost-cutting effort. pressdemocrat.com http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20081217/BUSINESS/812170311/1036/NEWS07?Title=3M_will_close_Petaluma_plant Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 21 21 0 0 3M Offers Stability, Strong Dividend urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15692022533778378788-5a3ded82d9f93b92c81fa21a2c617f2f 2009-01-06T16:51:30.814-05:00 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) shares have been on the decline in recent weeks, but the conglomerate may be positioning itself for a turnaround. The company announced late last year that it would slow down its expansion plans and consolidate its facilities in order to cut costs and boost its bottom line. 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) shares have been on the decline in recent weeks, but the conglomerate may be positioning itself for a turnaround. The company announced late last year that it would slow down its expansion plans and consolidate its facilities in order to cut costs and boost its bottom line. dowindustrials.com http://dowindustrials.com/0106/3m-offers-stability-strong-dividend/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 23 23 0 0 3M Gets $4.4M From Feds For SunShot Project urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3232324319636109086-f64499657220ab212460f29f60e231db 2011-03-28T17:39:15.872-04:00 The Department of Energy has awarded the 3M Corporation $4.4 million to advance development of technology that will reduce the cost of solar power. The Department of Energy has awarded the 3M Corporation $4.4 million to advance development of technology that will reduce the cost of solar power. earthtechling.com http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/03/3m-gets-4-4m-from-feds-for-sunshot-project/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 6 6 0 0 MREB | 3M’s Innovation Machine urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1477712111854743776-76fd69a6d9627a632793cdfaec511cfa 2010-10-06T09:37:29.790-04:00 How does 3M consistently generate innovative new products year after year? A visit to this innovation leader suggests it’s about a culture that encourages individual experimentation and connects experts with very different expertise to solve customer problems of the future. How does 3M consistently generate innovative new products year after year? A visit to this innovation leader suggests it’s about a culture that encourages individual experimentation and connects experts with very different expertise to solve customer problems of the future. mreb.exbdblogs.com http://mreb.exbdblogs.com/2010/10/04/3m%e2%80%99s-innovation-machine/ CEB's Market Research Executive Board mexecutiveboard278 16 16 0 0 Advances in 3M™ Glass Bubble Technology Support Extended Deep urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15111399578426773492-f236ba8acc954bcdd55d38b27baf8e1b 2009-05-05T04:56:00.000-04:00 3M announces the development of three new grades of 3M Glass Bubbles for deepwater insulation and buoyancy applications 3M Glass Bubbles S42XHS 3M announces the development of three new grades of 3M Glass Bubbles for deepwater insulation and buoyancy applications 3M Glass Bubbles S42XHS OilVoice Headlines http://www.oilvoice.com/n/Advances_in_3M_Glass_Bubble_Technology_Support_Extended_Deep_Water_Operation/0badbfcb.aspx 18 18 0 0 Avery Dennison: Judge Rejects 3M Injunction On OmniCube urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9971571210151004651-7164ddcb3f87ae611e68033320eb4a01 2010-12-22T21:18:00.000-05:00 DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Avery Dennison Corp. (AVY) said a U.S. judge has rejected 3M Co.'s (MMM) request to stop Avery from selling a type of sheeting that makes road signs more reflective at night. A representative for 3M said that the company was DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Avery Dennison Corp. (AVY) said a U.S. judge has rejected 3M Co.'s (MMM) request to stop Avery from selling a type of sheeting that makes road signs more reflective at night. A representative for 3M said that the company was Wall Street Journal Online http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r3863931848&f=9791 8 7 1 0 3M acquires Futuro product line from Beiersdorf urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1248938255907360382-0bda3f117bab7d7f9925ed2fd09d536a 2008-12-19T13:00:36.130-05:00 Diversified technology company 3M (NYSE:MMM) announced on Tuesday (16 December) that it has completed its acquisition of the Futuro health supports and compression hosiery product line from Beiersdorf, a provider of a complete product line of supports and compression hosiery products. Diversified technology company 3M (NYSE:MMM) announced on Tuesday (16 December) that it has completed its acquisition of the Futuro health supports and compression hosiery product line from Beiersdorf, a provider of a complete product line of supports and compression hosiery products. tradingmarkets.com http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2087959/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 21 21 0 0 CEOs' Picks: Most Innovative Companies urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15236083482345280622-679f943bb55a8c5d69454d4815d03753 2009-04-10T18:11:24.044-04:00 Name the three global companies outside your own industry that you consider to have been the most innovative over the past year and why. Apple: Apple (AAPL) moves faster than anyone in its industry, with the ability to innovate quickly and... Name the three global companies outside your own industry that you consider to have been the most innovative over the past year and why. Apple: Apple (AAPL) moves faster than anyone in its industry, with the ability to innovate quickly and... BusinessWeek http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_16/b4127056265006.htm?chan=magazine+channel_in%3A+inside+innovation Michael Arndt marndt561 16 16 0 0 How many Patents does 3M has? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9925667565769938281-b1797908291caae6079fedb55ca8b681 2009-04-04T01:14:00.000-04:00 LinkedIn Answers: Using LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/answers/using-linkedIn/ULI/451965-43933254 60 60 0 0 3M's Integrated Optics On-Panel, Air Guide (Photo: 3M) urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17992834790123648516-eb6bf442ce8e49a83e0fec078f71c1a1 2011-05-11T21:49:00.000-04:00 Advancing light management for LCD backlights, 3M���s Optical Systems Division today unveiled a unique solution to address long-standing constraints in LCD backlights. Specifically, the company���s new class of integrated optical films, known as Advancing light management for LCD backlights, 3M���s Optical Systems Division today unveiled a unique solution to address long-standing constraints in LCD backlights. Specifically, the company���s new class of integrated optical films, known as TheStreet.com http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r4617368423&f=9791 16 16 0 0 3M Company (MMM) VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & CFO Patrick D Campbell... urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18213621514515996895-eb35a8270673191c275daaa13631d989 2010-05-03T13:15:00.000-04:00 VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & CFO of 3M Company (MMM) Patrick D Campbell sells 1,620 shares of MMM on 04/30/2010 at an average price of $89.32 a... VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & CFO of 3M Company (MMM) Patrick D Campbell sells 1,620 shares of MMM on 04/30/2010 at an average price of $89.32 a... GuruFocus Updates - http://www.gurufocus.com/news.php?id=91817 25 25 0 0 Innovation Technique at 3M urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7092710991764644714-b734265331718577b229c6577b3c05fc 2009-11-19T13:23:25.296-05:00 Forward mapping techniques used at 3M for technological innovations Forward mapping techniques used at 3M for technological innovations innovateonpurpose.blogspot.com http://innovateonpurpose.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-on-3m-visit.html Jeyash Puthuparambil jputhuparambil536 21 21 0 0 3M Micro Professional Projector urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9676404439066805229-7e2a53d7c2c5f5a0b165f18516da7d77 2009-03-02T18:06:31.561-05:00 3M Micro Professional Projector Look, it’s a battery-operated projector fits into the palm of your hand! The 3M Micro Professional Projector MPro110 works with virtually all of your portable devices to give a quick presentation from your notebook... 3M Micro Professional Projector Look, it’s a battery-operated projector fits into the palm of your hand! The 3M Micro Professional Projector MPro110 works with virtually all of your portable devices to give a quick presentation from your notebook... mobilewhack.com http://www.mobilewhack.com/3m-micro-professional-projector/ Paul Briggs pbriggs473 10 10 0 0 3M Named as Preferred Supplier to London Universities Purchasing Consortium urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6438217917982219442-95a89219980378eb35beb35b773a4b74 2008-12-19T13:05:05.901-05:00 Diversified technology company 3M has been selected by the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) as one of the preferred suppliers of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and services for libraries. Diversified technology company 3M has been selected by the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) as one of the preferred suppliers of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and services for libraries. news.thomasnet.com http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/823030 Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 10 10 0 0 US moves closer to car scrappage rebates urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10780312696431414108-f730884d06192c383155212ebb63120c 2009-05-05T03:47:00.000-04:00 estimates that a US scheme similar to the one adopted in Germany this year could boost sales by 3m units in the near term. Scrappage schemes are already in operation in Germany, France and Italy, among others. The UK is due to implement one this month, estimates that a US scheme similar to the one adopted in Germany this year could boost sales by 3m units in the near term. Scrappage schemes are already in operation in Germany, France and Italy, among others. The UK is due to implement one this month, Financial Times http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1961322756&f=9791 10 10 0 0 Quest Technologies Introduces New EVM-7 Environmental Monitor urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3020250651261329067-b254142e6f22773bcad2efd59e354e99 2009-02-27T02:54:00.000-05:00 •Datasheet: EVM-7 Environmental Monitor Particulate and Air Quality Monitoring in One Instrument Oconomowoc, WI - Quest Technologies, a 3M company, is pleased to introduce the EVM-7, a rugged and easy to use environmental monitor which combines several •Datasheet: EVM-7 Environmental Monitor Particulate and Air Quality Monitoring in One Instrument Oconomowoc, WI - Quest Technologies, a 3M company, is pleased to introduce the EVM-7, a rugged and easy to use environmental monitor which combines several Aerospace Online http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1843210857&f=9791 14 14 0 0