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3M Innovation Day

3M Hong Kong Limited
2008-10-08 13:05 946

3M Hong Kong Celebrates a Wealth of Innovative Products

HONG KONG, Oct. 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- 3M Hong Kong, world leader in research and development, announces today that it will host a two-day event 3M Innovation Day on 10-11 October 2008 at Gordon Wu Hall, B P International House to showcase the brand’s latest technologies and innovative solutions.

Founded in 1902 in Minnesota, United States, 3M has an impressive portfolio of over 55,000 products. In 1961, the brand set foot in Hong Kong as the 16th fully-owned subsidiary of 3M Company and its second operation in Asia. To date, about 90% of the local population is using and experiencing 3M products directly or indirectly on a daily basis. The vast product range includes anything from stationery to cleaning supplies, health care products to communications solutions, automotive, manufacturing and construction products to graphic design materials. There is no doubt that 3M is closely linked to our everyday activities.

The 3M Innovation Day is a celebration of 3M’s on-going commitment in "Making Your Life Better" with its innovative products developed through advanced technology and extensive research. A series of seminars and product demonstrations presented by the eight market segments including Construction & Decoration, Consumer & Office, Electro & Communications, Hotel & Food Services, Apparel & Fashion, Automotive & Traffic Safety, Health Care, and Education, will showcase the creativity and practicality behind 3M products which aim to bring a better life to people. For more details on 3M Innovation Day please click to http://www.3M.com/hk .

"This event is one of our examples to show our commitment in Hong Kong market and growing Hong Kong business. In this event, we will bring you most of our latest solutions offered in Hong Kong at one time in a place. You will see from the product demonstrations how our products outperform others and exceed your needs," says Mr. Barry Liao, Managing Director of 3M HK.

"It is inspiring to see a successful American company such as 3M that dedicates itself to improving our daily life and giving back to the community," says Professor Steve DeKrey, Chairman of American Chamber of Commerce.

Over the past century, 3M has established itself as a world leader in research and development. The company’s success relies in the belief in transforming the world through innovation. 3M has seen the launch of over 55,000 products and 40 core technologies that make people’s life easier and better.

Going forward, 3M Hong Kong will transform to a domestic focused company and strives to be the innovative enterprise, the preferred supplier, the admired employer, and the dedicated company in sustainable development while continuing its tradition of developing ingenious and practical products to cater to all sectors.

About 3M -- A Global, Diversified Technology Company

Everyday 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen, wherever they are, whatever they do; the company’s customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M’s brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation.

Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M.

About 3M Hong Kong

Founded in 1961, 3M Hong Kong is one of the wholly owned subsidiaries of 3M Company. It primarily functions as sales and marketing hub for the 3M products in 7 business segments including Industrial, Consumer & Office, Electro & Communications, Health Care, Graphics & Transportation, Safety, Security & Protection and Optical Systems. In addition, 3M Hong Kong also dedicates in corporate social responsibility as well as supports environmental protection. That results the company the second year to receive the award of "The Caring Company". For more information about 3M’s businesses, environmental policy and sustainable development please browse http://www.3M.com/hk .

For media enquiries, please contact:

Cythnia Lai

Corporate Marketing & Public Affairs

3M Hong Kong Limited

Tel: +852-2806-6111 or +852-2806-6161 (Direct)

Email: cynthialai@mmm.com

Source: 3M Hong Kong Limited
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