3M Co.
This 118-year-old manufacturer of more than 60,000 products was founded by William A. McGonagle, John Dwan, Henry Brya, and Hermon Cable. It is headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota.
In 2019, 3M invested approximately USD 3.6 billion in research and development activities and capital expenditure to manufacture more innovative products in the future. In March 2020, the company declared that it expanded the production capacity of filtration solutions, disinfectants, and instant hand sanitizers to lower the impact of COVID-19 globally. They are also a member of the WHO Organizations for Public Safety.
3M is the top manufacturer of Avagard, a popular hand antiseptic around the surgical hand hygiene industry. 3M continues to formulate new hygiene formulations that can help fight more types of viruses and infections.
Top Hand Sanitizer Brands:
- Avagard Instant Hand Sanitizer Foam
- Avagard Instant Hand Sanitizer with Moisturizer
- Avagard Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers
Headquarters: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Countries of Export: Canada, Latin America, and over 70 countries
Years of experience: 118+ years
Certificates: FDA-approved, RoHS, provides SDS information
Website: https://www.3m.com/