Some may know of 3M as the scotch ctape manufacter.Visions of clear and double sided sticky tape come to mind,with the red plaid paper tape cover.They are known for this,yet some feel that businesses these days need to adjust to the changes of our world to keep up.With technological and social media advances,well things are quite different from the day five businessmen from Two Harbors,Minnesota founded 3M in 1902.
3M's 5 Founders Images courtesy of 3M
3M originally started out as a business venture to mine a mineral deposit for grinding-wheel abrasives,but ended as a failed business venture.So when the five industrious,tenacious and diversely qualified businessmen faced failure they persevered and turned their investment into a lucrative venture.And that's exactly what they are doing today,expanding and growing into interior design and lighting!
3M's FLEX Lighting System Images courtesy of 3M
From the mouths of 3M–"When you think of lighting,do you imagine a dusty old light bulb in your basementa or perhaps a flickering fluorescent light over your desk at work.Few things affect our daily lives as much as light,and each advance in lighting has affected the way humans work and play,and even our moods."
To learn more about 3M's lighting advancements visit:3M–Lighting Press Release
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