3M

More than a century ago, 3M started as a small-scale mining venture in Northern Minnesota, named Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. The company was founded in 1902, and originally produced sandpaper. The St. Paul, Minnesota-based company, now makes a wide range of products covering areas from health care to consumer goods. The company produces approximately 60,000 products, including N95 respirator masks, Post-it notes, and Scotch tape. 3M is one of the 30 companies included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.