3M is a major global supplier of materials and finished parts to vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers. 3M produces products for the automotive industry used in the following application areas— Electrical and Lighting, Exteriors, Interiors, Powertrain and Chassis and Trim and Ornamentation. In addition, 3M supplies products used in automotive plants for Manufacturing and Assembly.
It all started with sandpaper—3M's first product. 3M revolutionized the process of vehicle surface preparation when it introduced its 3M™ Wetordry™ abrasive in 1915. And, in 1926, 3M invented masking tape specifically to enable vehicle paint shops to achieve razor-sharp separations in two-tone paint jobs.
In the decades since, these early products were followed by a diverse array of innovations including:
Acoustic insulation products; Acrylic foam and very high bond tapes; Adhesives and other fastening systems; Cabin air filtration products; Catalytic converters mounting systems; Decorative and protective film products; Diesel particulate filters; Electrical and lighting components; Fluoroelastomers for hoses, seals and gaskets; Friction materials for powertrain components; Identification products for badging and nameplates; Microspheres for lightening plastics; Noise damping products; Plant safety and environmental products; Security labeling and identification materials.
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