The 3M Company is an American transnational corporation based in Minnesota of the United States. They are formerly known as the Minnesota Mining Company having been conceived by 5 businessmen with the original aim of mining corundum. With over £24 billion recorded in annual sales, 3M currently employ 88,000 people around the world. They produce over 55,000 products including adhesives, abrasives, laminates and fire protective equipment. Popular 3M products include Scotch tape, Post-it notes and Thinsulate lining.

3M are committed about protecting the health and safety of workers in all types of industries. This has lead to development of a wide range of comfortable personal protective equipment that offers workers the most effective solution available. Customers purchase their Safety PPE self-assured in the knowledge that 3M is working hard to provide products people will feel good about wearing.

As the world’s leading manufacturer of welding shields and safety equipment, 3M PPE offers enhanced comfort and protection that industrial employees the world over can rely on. With 3M’s outstanding quality and technical proficiency, they work tirelessly to make your workload easier, healthier, safer and more productive.

WIRS distribute a wide range of 3M protective products including the Speedglas Welding Helmet range to products from their PPE Section. These include both their protective specs and dust masks. If you’re interested in any 3M PPE products please give WIRS a call today at any one of our three West Midlands based branches.