Assmann WSW Components

ASSMANN WSW Components is a trusted partner in the design, manufacture, and distribution of connectors and bespoke solutions. Today, ASSMANN WSW Components has evolved to become the worlds electric mechanical component, thermal, and computer network accessory operating specialist. Founded in 1969. ASSMANN WSW Components is a leading logistics services company for the Electronic and specialty retail industries. The expertise of ASSMANN also includes skilled development and production. This includes its own global network for purchasing and trading and is the basis for its logistics Management of high performance. The ASSMANN Quality Test has been passed on all of our goods. ASSMANN WSW Components is DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 certified. In 2003 ASSMANN WSW Components put into action an environmental management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001. We do business only with certified contractors.

Assmann WSW Components

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1. What does 3M stand for?

2002 – Centennial Name Change. As 3M employees celebrated 3M's centennial anniversary, “3M Company” becomes the legal name for 3M—originally incorporated as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.

2. Where is 3M Company from?
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Two Harbors, Minnesota, United States
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3. Is 3M unionized?

He served until 1977. 3M was proud of its good management-employee relationships. ... Since 1999, unionized employees have been represented by the United Steelworkers.

4. Are all 3M products made in USA?

It's very difficult to find American-made products these days, but St. Paul, Minnesota based 3M Company, is striving to make it easier. 3M products used mostly by the U.S. electrical industry are made in places such as New Ulm and Hutchinson, MN and Chelmsford, MA.

5. Is Scotch owned by 3M?

The Scotch brand, Scotch Tape and Magic Tape are registered trademarks of 3M.

6. What is 3M famous for?

3M Company is known for its culture of innovation and investment in research and development which has resulted in the invention of many new products for both the industrial and consumer markets.

7. How many patents does 3M hold?

How many patents does 3M hold?
Technology and innovation are at the heart of 3M – the company has been granted more than 118,000 patents, and each year, more than 4,000 new patents are issued to 3M worldwide.

8. Why is 3M so successful?

The root of 3M's success is its business model; to foster organic growth by inventing entirely new, market-changing products. ... In order to foster this growth, 3M has always emphasized the important of research and development (R&D) to which the company dedicates six percent of its yearly revenue.