3M Deutschland GmbH - German Subsidiary of 3M Company Driving Innovation in Materials Science

📢 Major Update (End of 2025):
   3M Deutschland GmbH's subsidiary Dyneon GmbH (located in Gendorf, Bavaria) ceased all PFAS manufacturing operations by the end of 2025 and is being dismantled, affecting approximately 800 employees. This closure was part of 3M's December 2022 commitment to exit all PFAS production globally by year-end 2025. The Gendorf facility, which produced fluoropolymers (PTFE, PVDF, fluoroelastomers) and represented 30% of European fluoropolymer production volume, was subsequently closed and is undergoing dismantling and remediation.

Company Profile (Updated April 2026)

3M Deutschland GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M Company (NYSE: MMM), the global Science and technology conglomerate headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Operating from its headquarters in Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, the German subsidiary serves as a critical operational hub for 3M's activities across the European, African, and Middle Eastern markets (EMEA region).

The company manufactures and distributes over 50,000 innovative products leveraging 3M's 46 proprietary technology platforms, serving diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, and renewable energy. With 8,110 employees and significant annual revenue contribution to the parent company, 3M Deutschland represents one of 3M's largest international operations.

Corporate Structure & History

- Parent Company: 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) - Global leader in materials science with over 118,000 patents worldwide

- Regional Role: Headquarters for 3M operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EMEA)

- Former Subsidiary: Dyneon GmbH (Gendorf, Bavaria) - Wholly-owned subsidiary specializing in fluoropolymers, ionomers, and advanced materials; closed December 31, 2025

- Gendorf History: Site founded 1964 by Hoechst AG, acquired by Dyneon GmbH in 1996, became 100% 3M subsidiary in 1999; produced 180 kilotonnes annually of fluorine-based polymers including fluoroelastomers, PTFE, and fluoroplastics until 2025 closure

Headquarters & Operations

Primary Headquarters:
   Carl-Schurz-Straße 1
   41453 Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia
   Germany
   Phone: +49 2131-140
   Fax: +49 2131-142649

Operations Scope:
   - Manufacturing and distribution for Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, and Consumer segments
   - Research and development (excluding discontinued PFAS programs)
   - Regional headquarters for EMEA markets

Key Personnel:
   - Christian Claus: Contact Manager (Tel: +49 2131-144-140, Fax: +49 2131-143-898)

Core Technology Platforms & Products

Safety and Industrial (46% of Parent Company Sales)

- Industrial Abrasives: Grinding, cutting, and finishing products for metalworking

- Autobody Repair Solutions: Structural adhesives, tapes, and repair materials

- Electrical Products: Connectors, insulation materials, and power distribution solutions

- Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory protection, hearing protection, eye and fall protection

- Mineral Granules: Natural and color-coated granules for roofing shingles

Transportation and Electronics (33% of Parent Company Sales)

- Advanced Materials: Adhesives and materials for vehicle lightweighting and electronics miniaturization

- Automotive Solutions: Materials for manufacturing and assembly

- Electronics: Components for electronic devices and semiconductors (non-PFAS)

Consumer (20% of Parent Company Sales)

- Post-it® Notes: Innovative adhesive note products

- Scotch® Tape: Adhesive tape solutions

- Scotch-Brite®: Cleaning and surface preparation products

- Command™: Damage-free mounting solutions

- Filtrete™: Air filtration products

Former Dyneon Operations (Closed December 2025)

The Dyneon GmbH facility in Gendorf previously manufactured:

- Fluoropolymers: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)

- Fluoroelastomers: High-performance sealing materials for extreme chemical environments

- Ionomers: Specialty materials for fuel cell membranes (15+ years expertise)

- Applications: Batteries, energy production, semiconductors, medical devices, chemical processing

Closure Impact: 800 employees affected; 30% of European fluoropolymer production capacity eliminated; facility undergoing dismantling and environmental remediation per 3M's PFAS exit commitment.

Corporate Information

Legal Name: 3M Deutschland GmbH

Headquarters: Carl-Schurz-Straße 1, 41453 Neuss, Germany

Country: Germany

Industry: Manufacturing - Multi-technology industrial conglomerate

Parent Company: 3M Company (NYSE: MMM)

Former Subsidiary: Dyneon GmbH (closed December 31, 2025)

Employees: 8,110 (per official 3M facts and figures)

Annual Sales Contribution: Significant contributor to 3M's global revenue (parent company FY2025: $24.9 billion)

Website: www.3m.de / www.3m.com

Strategic Context & PFAS Exit

The closure of Dyneon GmbH was part of 3M's December 2022 strategic decision to exit all PFAS manufacturing by end of 2025 due to:

- Accelerating regulatory trends targeting PFAS reduction/elimination

- Ongoing litigation and financial liabilities related to PFAS contamination

- Changing stakeholder expectations regarding environmental sustainability

3M has removed PFAS from approximately 7,000 products (one-third of its portfolio) over the past three years. While Dyneon operations have ceased, 3M Deutschland GmbH continues its core industrial, safety, electronics, and consumer product lines without PFAS-dependent manufacturing.

Contact Information

Corporate Headquarters:
   3M Deutschland GmbH
   Carl-Schurz-Straße 1
   41453 Neuss, Germany
   Phone: +49 2131-140
   Fax: +49 2131-142649

Contact Person:
   Christian Claus
   Tel: +49 2131-144-140
   Fax: +49 2131-143-898

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