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The Strategies and Marketing tactics of 3M company: Case study 1/4 (pp 56)
• The Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing co (3M, co) begun making sandpaper in 1902.
• Strategies used to grow: alliances, mergers, and acquisitions of other companies; internal growth through innovation and development; improving existing products for existing and new customer (market expansion and market development); aggressive development of international markets; related diversification.
professionals improve the quality of care, we are a global leader in medical and oral care products, and drug delivery and health information systems. 5. Industrial and Transportation Business We provide thousands of innovative products including tapes, abrasives, adhesives, specialty materials and filtration systems to dozens of diverse markets – from automotive to aerospace to renewable energy to electronics. 6. Safety, Security and Protection Services Business Our products—personal protective equipment, safety and security products, track and trace solutions and more — increase the safety, security and productivity of people, facilities and systems around the world. We are also a leading supplier of roofing granules for asphalt shingles.