3M is a science-based company that produces thousands of imaginative products, all committed to making life easier and better for people around the world. The company is responsible for several world firsts, including waterproof sandpaper, masking tape, cellophane tape, magnetic sound recording tape, carbonless paper and more. From its start as a small-scale mining venture in 1902, 3M is now a global powerhouse with products that are part of nearly every industry in the world.