The global protective films market is projected to grow from $5.81 billion in 2026 to $7.62 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.6%. Growth is fueled by rising demand for surface protection during manufacturing, transportation, and installation, especially in automotive, electronics, construction, and metal processing industries. Asia Pacific leads the market due to rapid industrialization and manufacturing growth, with North America also showing stable growth. Key materials include polyethylene and polypropylene, while pressure-sensitive adhesive films dominate by type. The increasing production of vehicles, including electric vehicles, and infrastructure development are major growth drivers.
3M's Board of Directors announced a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share for Q2 2026. The dividend will be paid on June 12, 2026, to shareholders recorded by May 22, 2026. This continues 3M's long history of uninterrupted dividend payments exceeding...
3M Company announced a dividend of $0.78 per share for the second quarter of 2026, payable on June 12 to shareholders recorded by May 22. This continues 3M's long-standing history of paying dividends without interruption for over a century. The consi...
At 3M's Annual Meeting, shareholders approved the election of 10 directors for one-year terms, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2026, and endorsed executive compensation on an advisory basis. This strong sh...
3M has partnered with major technology companies to create a multi-source agreement (MSA) aimed at developing open, interoperable standards for expanded beam optical (EBO) connectivity in AI infrastructure. This technology promises improved reliabili...
