<p>3M Burgkirchen Expansion – page 2 News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p><p>Global Demand for Fluoropolymers Spurs Expansion of 3M Plant Located in Southern Germany</p><p>ORLANDO – April 2-5, 2012 – National Plastics Expo, Booth #35000 – In response to rapidly growing market demand, 3M will expand production of 3M™ Dyneon™ Fluoropolymers at its Dyneon GmbH facility in Burgkirchen, Germany. The new expansion will significantly increase polymerization capacity of Dyneon melt processable fluoropolymers, such as PFA, FEP, ETFE and THV. </p><p>3M Fluoropolymers are often used in a range of products that use high performance plastics in markets as diverse as automotive, chemical processing, semiconductor, water separation, and oil and gas. Increasing capacity addresses the changing needs in these growing industries. For example, automotive makers are faced with new global regulations set forth by the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards. Compliance calls for reduced fuel consumption, lower emissions and the trend to use alternative fuels in cars. All can contribute to an increase in temperatures and create harsh conditions for parts within vehicles. Manufacturers choose 3M Fluoropolymers, because they are well suited to perform under rigorous conditions and can withstand extremely hot temperatures and aggressive chemistries. </p><p>“Our global customers require fluoropolymer technology advancements as industry trends evolve and quickly grow,” said Paula Hubbard, business manager, 3M Energy and Advanced Materials Division (EAMD). “We see the fast-paced changes occurring in these sectors that we serve worldwide and are committed to stay ahead of these ever-changing needs now and in the future.” </p><p>Melt processable fluoropolymers are used to create products that people use every day but often go unnoticed -- like gas pump seals, gaskets, o-rings and fuel hoses. Membranes for water filtration and fuel cells are also formulated using these materials. </p><p>3M is one of the world's leading fluoropolymer suppliers. Its Burgkirchen, Germany site also contains a state of the art research center and produces a wide variety of monomers, as well as a full range of Fluoroelastomers and PTFE products, such as 3M™ Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE. 3M’s U.S. EAMD headquarters are located in Oakdale, Minn., with U.S. Manufacturing out of Decatur Alabama. 3M’s line of Dyneon Fluoropolymers are supported globally by 3M’s vast network of global subsidiaries, with operations in more than 50 countries, by a team of employees dedicated to serving customers with world class marketing, sales and application development and technical support.</p><p>About 3M 3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs about 80,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter. 3M Burgkirchen Expansion – page 2 3M and Dyneon are trademarks of 3M. Dyneon GmbH is wholly owned by 3M. </p><p>- 30 -</p><p>Contact: Colleen Harris 3M 651-733-1566</p><p>From: 3M Public Relations and Corporate Communications 3M Center, Building 225-1S-15 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000</p>