3M Celebrates 100 Years of Scotch Brand Innovation and Problem-Solving Excellence
- 3M celebrates 100 years of Scotch™ Brand, showcasing a legacy of innovation in adhesive solutions since 1925.
- The company emphasizes sustainability and adaptability with new products like Scotch® Performance Paper Box Sealing Tape 570.
- 3M continues to support industrial progress through high-quality solutions, reinforcing Scotch Brand's reputation for reliability and excellence.

Celebrating Innovation: Scotch Brand Marks 100 Years of Problem-Solving Excellence
This year, 3M proudly commemorates the centenary of its iconic Scotch™ Brand, a milestone that highlights a century of innovation and reliability in adhesive solutions. The journey began in 1925 with the launch of Scotch Masking Tape, initially designed to aid auto-body painters in preserving existing paint jobs. Over the decades, Scotch Brand has evolved significantly, now offering over 600 products that cater to a myriad of industries worldwide. As 3M reflects on its legacy, the company emphasizes its commitment to innovation and problem-solving, which have been the cornerstones of the Scotch Brand since its inception.
Chris Goralski, president of 3M Safety and Industrial, underscores the brand's relentless pursuit of innovation, trust, and sustainability. The company is not only celebrating its past but also looking forward to the future of adhesive solutions. Key product innovations such as Scotch® Performance Paper Box Sealing Tape 570 and Scotch® Performance Green Masking Tape 233+ exemplify this forward-thinking approach. The former enhances automated box sealing with sustainable features, while the latter improves vehicle painting processes, showcasing 3M's dedication to evolving in response to contemporary industrial challenges. This adaptability is vital as industries increasingly prioritize sustainability alongside efficiency.
Additionally, Scotch Brand continues to meet the precision demands of the painting and electrical industries with products like Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218 and Scotch® Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape. These innovations not only reflect the brand's commitment to quality but also its understanding of the unique needs of modern professionals. As 3M celebrates the Scotch Brand's 100-year legacy, it reaffirms its mission to support industrial progress through cutting-edge solutions, ensuring that the brand remains synonymous with reliability and excellence in adhesive technology.
In light of this centennial celebration, 3M shares customer stories that illustrate the real-world impact of Scotch products, emphasizing the brand's role in fostering partnerships across various sectors. Through these narratives, the company highlights how its innovative solutions have helped businesses overcome challenges and enhance productivity, reinforcing Scotch Brand's legacy as a trusted partner in industrial advancement.
As it embarks on the next century, 3M remains dedicated to driving safety and sustainability in all its endeavors, demonstrating that the Scotch Brand is not just a historical icon but a dynamic force shaping the future of adhesive solutions.