The company's last cash dividend increase of 5.0% in October 2022 marked the 49th consecutive year of increased cash dividends paid to its stockholders, placing it in an elite category of less than half of 1% of all publicly traded U.S. companies.
Andreas Denker took up his position on April 1 of this year as part of a transition phase together with the outgoing CEO. His more than 20 years of management experience with internationally operating companies will stand him in good stead.
“The recent leadership promotions in our organization represent our ongoing commitment to recognizing and developing top talent within the specialty chemical industry,” said Ron Zmich, Senior Vice President of Industrial Specialties.
The report highlights our progress across the three pillars of the company’s sustainability strategy: empowering people, innovating solutions, and operating without compromise.
As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.”
GDB Paint & Coatings, Paint Care, and the Illinois Recycling Association worked closely to help pass the Paint Stewardship Act in Illinois, and marked the accomplishment with a tour of GDB's facility.