3M Unveils New Innovation Center for Customers in Washington, D.C.; Hosts U.S. and Global Policymakers at Opening Ceremony

ST. PAUL, Minn. & WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–3M opened a new Innovation Center in Washington, D.C. at its offices
near the Capitol to showcase how 3M science is solving some of today's
biggest challenges. The Center highlights solutions for specific
customer needs and enables more convenient collaboration with key
decision makers in D.C. and across the East Coast.

At a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and reception attended by government
officials, diplomats and customers, 3M Chairman, President and CEO Inge
Thulin addressed how 3M science and technology improves every life.

"The opening of our Innovation Center in Washington, D.C. reflects our
Vision to improve every life through innovation," said Thulin. "Everyone
who has an opportunity to experience this Center can see the power of 3M
science and how we apply science to life."

The new Center brings 3M's technologies and solutions to policy
discussions, introducing lawmakers, regulators, diplomats and other
stakeholders to the unique capabilities and technology platforms of 3M.

Among the attendees at the opening were Speaker of the U.S. House of
Representatives Paul Ryan, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator Tina
Smith, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator Todd Young and Deputy
Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy Michael
Kratsios.

"The approach to this center builds on our solid foundation of creating
memorable R&D experience centers to showcase our solutions and initiate
or advance our dialogue with customers," said Rory Yanchek, vice
president, 3M Government Markets. "In D.C., we foster collaboration and
co-creation with customers in a shared goal to deliver value while
improving the lives of people around the world."

Design is prominent in the new Innovation Center. Of special note, is
the lobby feature wall, "Ideas that Blossom," made of 3M materials. It
is a visual representation of how ideas are seeded in 3M, and how they
blossom to create unexpected connections-unique, customer-inspired
solutions across our many markets. Inspired by D.C. geography – the
Potomac and Anacostia rivers and the iconic cherry blossom – it connects
the culture of 3M in a localized way for Washington, D.C. and serves as
an illustration of how our solutions-based approach can be applied to
Washington policy matters.

"Our culture is driven by curiosity and one that prides itself as being
collaborative. The feature wall symbolizes how internal and external
collaboration lead to solutions that can be applicable in multiple areas
and can be amplified," said Eric Quint, vice president and chief design
officer, 3M.

More information about the 3M's Innovation Center, Washington, D.C.,
including its components, functionality, and capabilities can be found
online at www.3m.com/InnovationCenterDC.

With global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, and operations in more
than 70 countries around the world, 3M delivers big benefits to the
entire U.S. economy, directly employing more than 35,000 people in the
U.S., and generating $3.5 billion in net exports as part of $32 billion
in sales in 2017.

About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to
improve lives daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 91,000 employees
connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's
creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com
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