Featured Company Award goes to 3M Canada Company

London ON – (June 7, 2005) 3M Canada Company was announced today as the next recipient of the Featured Company Award presented by the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and the City of London. Company President and General Manager Ian Hardgrove will receive a commemorative plaque from Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco at the city council meeting on June 13. “We are excited about this award because it recognizes the strong contribution that 3Mers have made to the London community over an extended period of time and look forward to a strong ongoing relationship with the City,” says Hardgrove. 3M is a $20 billion (US) diversified technology company with leading positions in industrial, consumer and office, health care, safety, electronics, telecommunications and other markets. 3M Canada’s head office and original manufacturing site is located in London where approximately 1,000 of the company’s 1900 employees work. Other plants are located in Brockville and Perth, Ontario and Morden, Manitoba. These manufacturing facilities produce a broad range of abrasives, pressure sensitive tapes, adhesives, respiratory protection, and security products for domestic, North American and global markets. Some of the company’s best known brands include 3M, Post-it, Scotch, Scotch-Brite, Scotchgard, Filtrete, Thinsulate, Command and Nexcare. “3M is a shining example of good corporate citizenry. It is a company that has demonstrated significant dedication to this community through philanthropy, extraordinary volunteer commitments and support of our local business community,” said LEDC President & CEO, John Kime, “ We are thrilled to be able to recognize their contributions with this award.” Together with the City of London, the LEDC announces a featured company each month. -30- For more information, please contact: Lesley Cornelius Director, Business Development, Life Sciences, LEDC Tel: 519-661-5010 Ian Hardgrove, President & General Manager, 3M Canada Company Tel. 519-451-2500