About Us
For more than sixty years, 3M has been at the forefront of developments in reflective sheeting and technologies. 3M's commitment to better serve motorists in today’s challenging driving environment has led to repeated upgrading of products and the development of new technologies, services and systems.
Research and Development
3M is committed to product quality, innovation and safety. We use the most advanced manufacturing and testing equipment to ensure that our products are safe, efficient and effective. In addition, we pay close attention to research undertaken on visibility, legibility and motorist needs.
Sales Support
3M sales representatives are located throughout the country and strive to deliver the highest standards of service in responding quickly to customer needs and providing assistance in helping customers introduce new products, systems and services. If you wish to find out any further information or have any questions, then please contact us.
A History Of Innovation
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1939
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The first 3M™ Reflective Sheeting sign using glass beads was erected in Minneapolis, USA.
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1947
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3M™ Engineer Grade Reflective Sheeting was first used in the UK |
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1965
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3M™ Scotch-Lane™ Reflective and Non-reflective road marking tape was introduced |
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1971
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3M™ High Intensity Grade Reflective Sheeting was launched. It is the start of a decade of key breakthroughs that dramatically improve the brightness and durability of 3M™ Reflective Sheeting. 3M™ High Intensity encapsulated the glass beads to prevent direct contact with the top film, so maximising optical performance and resulting in a sheeting that was three times brighter than 3M™ Engineer Grade |
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1976
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3M™ Stamark™ Permanent Road Marking Tape was launched. |
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1989
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3M™ Diamond Grade™ LDP Reflective Sheeting was launched in the UK. The 3M™ Diamond Grade™ name derives from the use of tiny prisms, rather than glass beads, as the reflective element. Every square inch contains 7000 prisms making this sheeting three times brighter than the brightest glass bead product. |
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1991
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3M™ Diamond Grade™ VIP Reflective Sheeting was launched to meet the particular needs of drivers in the urban environment. |
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1995
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3M™ Diamond Grade™ Fluorescent Reflective Sheeting was launched to provide high visual impact for safety-critical signs, day and night. |
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1998
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3M™ Permanent Road Marker Series 290 was launched - a surface applied reflective road stud with excellent performance and durability |
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2004
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3M™ High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting was launched, providing higher levels of reflectivity and a longer warranty than all other makes of Class Ref 2 sheeting. |
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2006
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3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG³ Reflective Sheeting was launched in January for the emergency service vehicle market, providing excellent levels of reflectivity at all distances and in all weather and light conditions. The new edge sealing solution, assured seal, provides a barrier against water, dirt, oil and grease to ensure vehicle liveries mantain their aesthetic and reflective properties. |
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2006
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3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG³ Reflective Sheeting was launched in March for the traffic signing market. The first sheeting to use full cube corner technology, DG³ Reflective Sheeting provides excellent reflectivity in all conditions and in all light conditions. It also meets more of the minimum recommended luminance index in BS 8408:2005 than any other sheeting. |
