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Sinochem New Network News: 3M has participated in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) for the eighth consecutive year. As a globally leading diversified technology innovation company, 3M is participating in the technology and equipment exhibition this year under the theme of \"3M Technology: Creating a Green Future Together.\" The entire exhibition booth adopts a circular design concept based on the principles of the circular economy, and is divided into sections corresponding to the five key markets served by 3M: industry, safety, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. This layout showcases 3M’s efforts and commitment to using technology to bring green innovation to various industries. Ding Hongyu, President of 3M China, said, “The CIIE is an important platform for 3M to showcase its innovative achievements and deepen local collaborations.” Over the past eight years since we started participating in this exhibition, we have remained in sync with the Chinese market, integrating cutting-edge technologies with local needs to promote sustainable development in the industry. This year, we bring innovative solutions for a wide range of scenarios, from industrial manufacturing to everyday consumption ； At the same time, by deepening strategic partnerships with industry partners and continuing to invest in China, 3M will further reinforce its commitment to \"being rooted in China and serving China,\" in order to provide more agile, locally tailored services to the Chinese market. ”Innovative product portfolio: focused on sustainability and efficiency, with flagship products leading the industry. The 3M industrial display area offers a range of key solutions for industrial manufacturing, helping businesses improve their production efficiency throughout the process: the new 3M™ VHB™ Max adhesive system – comprising Max adhesive along with accompanying accelerants – is designed for use in applications such as transportation, construction, industry, and home appliances where high strength and long-lasting durability are required. The Max tape in this series is the strongest acrylic foam tape among 3M™ VHB™ tapes, offering performance that is at least twice that of traditional products ； Complementary accelerators can speed up the development of adhesive strength, thereby significantly improving assembly efficiency. The world’s first 3M™ 339U National Sanding Disc: made using imported materials and advanced international technology, with local production. Its fast cutting capabilities and longer service life enable a significant improvement in grinding efficiency, reduce the frequency of abrasive replacement, and optimize overall long-term costs. China’s first 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ PN Bristle precision grinding brush: The Scotch-Brite™ PN Bristle precision grinding brush uses 3M’s precisely shaped mineral sand, enabling improved cutting efficiency without compromising the quality of the grinding pattern. The PN Bristle precision grinding brush elevates the productivity and abrasive life of the Scotch-Brite™ product line, while maintaining its excellent adhesion and stability to ensure consistent grinding results and thereby greatly improving the accuracy in industrial manufacturing. Industrial safety protection is an important barrier to safeguarding the life and health of professionals. The 3M safety exhibition area focuses on this field, providing professionals with a solid and reliable safety guarantee. 3M™ Speedglas™ G5-03 series welding masks: designed for professional welders, featuring one-click switching between welding/grinding modes, an automatic light-adjusting filter, and a highly compatible electric air supply interface. It significantly improves work safety and comfort while enhancing the efficiency of welding operations. 3M™ Scott™ CG-8 long-tube respirator: It provides continuous supply of clean air through two independent high-pressure air circuits, and is equipped with a lightweight pull-type mobile air supply cart, as well as an emergency air supply system featuring an automatic switch valve and a 15-minute escape air tank. This offers high-level respiratory protection for workers in complex industrial environments where harmful gases at concentrations that pose an immediate threat to life and health or conditions of oxygen deficiency exist. It is particularly suitable for entry into narrow, confined spaces and for tasks that require high-level respiratory protection over extended periods of time. 3M™ 5N33Z particulate filter media: Utilizing 3M’s innovative electrostatic charging technology, the 5N33Z particulate filter media effectively reduces breathing resistance, ensuring breathability and comfort. At the same time, its larger dust capacity extends its service life and reduces the frequency of replacement. This filter cotton is compatible with various series of masks, providing efficient respiratory protection for industrial safety operations. The automotive industry is developing rapidly, with growing demands for electrification, intelligence, and personalization. The 3M automotive exhibition area showcases a range of automotive materials science solutions spanning from front-end assembly and manufacturing to the after-market sector, thereby empowering future mobility. Automated solution for new energy vehicle battery pack sealants: Utilizes robotic arms in combination with 3M™ SZ1000 battery pack sealant to achieve automated dispensing and repeatable sealing/unclosing, thereby improving the maintainability of the battery packs. This sealant is designed specifically for electric and hybrid vehicles; it can cure at both normal and high temperatures, features in-situ curing, meets sealing and flame-retardancy requirements, has a application speed of 200 mm per second, and possesses resistance to aging and mechanical wear, ensuring reliable sealing even after vibration testing. Multi-functional oil-removing windshield washer (0°C): Contains deionized water, hydrophilic agents, surfactants, and corrosion inhibitors; when used with wipers, it helps to quickly remove oil films, dust, and other contaminants from the glass, improving wiping performance in rainy conditions, reducing glare, and protecting the wipers. The hydrophilic effect lasts for a week; the formula is environmentally friendly and safe for car paint. The electronic display industry continues to strive for greater durability and optical clarity in screens. The 3M electronics display area focuses on the field of electronic displays, offering cutting-edge optical solutions. Optically Clear Adhesive (OCA) for foldable OLED displays: 3M offers hundreds of customized OCA solutions that meet the requirements of flexible display applications, addressing the challenges related to durability and optical clarity in foldable screens. The consumer market has an increasing demand for the environmental friendliness of materials. The 3M consumer display area is closely tied to consumers’ daily lives, offering solutions that combine functionality with environmental sustainability through innovative materials. 3M™ Thinsulate™ Water Repellent Insulating Material (Type DR): Made from 100% recycled fibers, it combines light weight, insulation, water repellency, and breathability; it retains its excellent insulating properties even after washing, making it an ideal choice for outdoor clothing and equipment. Deepening cooperation: Working together with Dow for joint research and development to expand the boundaries of green technology. During the exhibition, 3M will sign a strategic cooperation memorandum with Dow. The two parties will focus on new materials and environmental protection technologies, carry out joint research and development projects, and by integrating their respective resources, explore the cutting-edge fields of green technology together. They aim to accelerate the transformation of research results into practical applications and promote a low-carbon transition in the industrial chain. This collaboration is another example of 3M leveraging the \"convergence effect\" at the CIIE – by taking advantage of the platform provided by the gathering of global leaders at this event, and through cross-sectoral collaborative innovation, it aims to inject new momentum into the green transformation of the industry and further expand the scope of application for sustainable technologies. Rooted in China: Continuous investment to foster local development. The ongoing and evolving CIIE has now become a prominent \"brand\" for China to attract foreign investment; foreign companies such as 3M are thus increasingly optimistic about the investment opportunities available in the Chinese market. During last year’s CIIE, the production facility of 3M in Shanghai’s chemical industry zone officially put into use an intelligent cutting center that required an investment of $50 million. This center operates in conjunction with the structural adhesive production lines and testing laboratories located within the facility. Thanks to its superior synergy and rapid response capabilities, it is able to meet the needs of domestic customers in the electronics and industrial sectors more effectively, particularly in terms of rapid product iteration, diverse innovative development, and manufacturing. In August this year, 3M’s commitment to deepening its presence in the Chinese market was further fulfilled: the expansion project for the tape production line at 3M’s chemical manufacturing facility in Shanghai, which involved an investment of hundreds of millions of yuan, was completed. The facility went into operation just 12 months after the completion of the expansion, with its production capacity increasing by 50%. This expansion meets the diverse demands in China’s consumer electronics and automotive electrification sectors for products that are low in pollution, lightweight, and high in strength. In addition, the optical materials pilot laboratory, which was recently upgraded with millions of dollars in investment, has been put into operation, further enhancing the competitive advantages in the supply chain for research and development, testing, and production, thereby enabling efficient response to the needs of customers in the fields of consumer electronics and automotive electronics. Through its participation in the CIIE for eight consecutive years, 3M has utilized this opportunity to demonstrate the core value of \"technology improving lives\" by pursuing continuous innovation, deepening partnerships, and strengthening its presence in the local market. In the future, 3M will continue to rely on its global innovation network and localized strategies to work together with its Chinese partners to create a green, efficient, and sustainable future.