MADDEN RETURNS TO 3M CANADA AS PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER

LONDON ON (September 12, 2012) – 3M Canada today announces the appointment of Paul Madden as President and General Manager, effective August 1, 2012. Madden has enjoyed a successful career with 3M Company, which began at 3M Canada in 1988. In his most recent role based in Austin Texas, Madden was a General Manager in 3M’s Electro and Communications Business. Before that, Madden spent four years as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of 3M Australia and 3M New Zealand. “My family and I are excited about returning home to London Ontario, and to 3M Canada. I feel very