3M Safety and Industrial Segment Drives Growth with Strong Sales Increases

3M's MMM Safety and Industrial segment is driving growth for the company, with broad-based demand across key end markets.

Sales in industrial adhesives and tapes climbed 13% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, while personal safety sales advanced 9.4%. Electrical and industrial specialties markets also posted strong growth of 12% and 10.9%, respectively.

Stable demand for electrical infrastructure products like medium voltage cable accessories and insulation tapes further aided performance. New product launches and an increase in demand for industrial adhesives and electronics bonding solutions bode well for the segment.

The segment's organic sales increased 8.2% year over year in the second quarter, while its operating income margin improved due to higher sales and productivity gains, although it was partly offset by tariff impacts and ongoing investments to support business growth.