3M is a global innovation company that never stops inventing. Over the years, we have worked to improve daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. We have made driving at night easier, made buildings safer, and made consumer electronics lighter, less energy-intensive and less harmful to the environment. We even helped put a man on the moon.
Every day at 3M, one idea always leads to the next, igniting momentum to make progress possible around the world.
3M Irvine, California
Greetings from Irvine, California!
We are 3M Irvine, a world-class manufacturer of 3M Oral Care dental products used by dental professionals for the preservation and restoration of people's smiles. Our diverse and energetic workforce manufactures and ships over 1,300 products, including composites, adhesives, and abrasives to over 100 countries worldwide. We continue to be a global market leader, focused on growth, with an innovative product approach.
Our plant and our business are divided into two focus factories: 1) Crown and Bridge, and 2) Restoratives. The successful integration of manufacturing and production reporting systems has aided us in process improvements. And, with Lean Six Sigma, we are formulating and implementing many good ideas into our manufacturing processes as we strive for on-time delivery, low inventory costs, and reduced cycle times.
David Goldinger
3M Irvine Plant Manager
Our Vision
- To be the global leader in product ingenuity and services which earn dental professionals' highest respect and loyalty.
Our Core Values
- Innovation: Drive to always improve our products, services, and processes on behalf of our customers.
- Relationships: Value personal and professional relationships with colleagues and customers through respect, quality, and trust.
- Integrity: Establish and uphold one's personal and professional core values of ethics, trustworthiness, and honesty.
- Leadership: Be in front and ignite the passion and inspiration in others to do their best.
- Reliability: Unite business excellence with steadfast quality to continue earning our customers’ trust and loyalty.
- Dialogue: Advocate openness to foster both employee and company growth.
- Results: Be a financially responsible organization that provides attractive returns for the corporation.
History of 3M Irvine
3M Irvine has occupied its current building location since 1974. The 113,500 sq. ft. building located on a nine-acre parcel of land. The interior consists of 16,000 sq. ft. of administrative offices, 56,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing, and 41,500 sq. ft. of warehouse and distribution center space. Our manufacturing facility is in an industrial development area within easy reach of three major freeways in the Orange County area.
3M Irvine Historical and Quality Journey
1992 - ISO-9001 Certification
1993 - EN-46002 Certification to European Health Care Dir
1994 - California “Gold Level” Quality Award
1996 - ISO-14001 Certification
1997 - Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Winner
1997 - Cal/OSHA VPP “Star” Certification
2001 - Combination of 3M and ESPE
2002 - 9th Annual Edmund G. “Pat” Brown Award
2002 - 3M Chairman's “Leadership Award”
2002 - ISO 13485 Medical Device Certification
2003 - State of California “Flex Your Power” Energy Efficiency Award
2004 - 3M Chairman's “Leadership Award”
2004 - Corporate Supply Chain Diamond Achievement Award
2004 - Corporate-Level National Environmental Performance Track Outreach Award (First ever)
2005 - Orange County Red Cross “Excellence in Disaster Readiness” Award
2007 - 3M Golden Step Award
2015 - Environmental Leadership Award
2016 - CEO Safety and Health Award