"3M" stands for "Minnesota, Mining, and Manufacturing Company Limited".

The 3M 2000 body won't get hot to the touch, but if the bulb cover is removed, the bulb can easily cause a serious burn.

3M sells a variety of safety and security products. These vary from locks and safes, to electronic data security systems and special markers and alarm systems.

May of 1997, 3M National was purchased by Outdoor Systems of Phoenix for $1 billion. Outdoor Systems eventually sold out to Infinity/Viacom for $8.3 billion, which was consolidated into CBS...Much of CBS Outdoor is made up of Gannett Outdoor and 3M National.

Single Touch Systems was created in 2001.