Today, 3M announced the introduction of Scotch Greener Masking Tapes which are designed to provide the same great performance as other Scotch Masking Tapes, while creating less waste and conserving ...

Despite the name, Scotch tape wasn’t invented by the Scottish. It was invented by a college dropout named Richard Drew from Minnesota who worked for a small sandpaper company founded in 1902 called ...

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It's been used for everything from wrapping gifts to protecting blimps. It is so commonplace that it is easy to take for granted. Yet Scotch ® Transparent Tape has an extraordinary history marked with ...

This year marks a significant milestone for 3M's Scotch™ Brand as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Since the invention of Scotch Masking Tape in 1925, Scotch Brand has grown and evolved into more ...

Richard Drew never wanted an office job. Yet the banjo-playing college dropout, born 120 years ago this Saturday, would go on to spend some four decades working at one of America’s largest ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 100 th anniversary of Scotch™ Brand, celebrating a legacy of breakthrough innovation that began in 1925 with the creation of Scotch ...

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's inaugural "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" contest fielded more than 100,000 votes over five weeks before landing on the coolest product of all: 3M Scotch® Magic™ ...

One of the most recognized products in the world—Scotch Tape—was invented by Richard G. Drew (1899–1980), a banjo-playing, engineering school dropout who had the good sense to apply for a job at 3M ...

It’s the frustration of weekend handyman and professional paint contractor alike: You finish painting and peel away the masking tape only to discover you must touch up the job because tiny spits of ...

It’s the frustration of weekend handyman and professional paint contractor alike: You finish painting and peel away the masking tape only to discover you must touch up the job because tiny spits of ...