M&A Deal Summary

3M Acquires Aerion Technologies

On August 4, 2006, 3M acquired test/measurement equipment company Aerion Technologies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is 3M’s 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is 3M’s 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is 3M’s 2nd transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-08-04
Target Aerion Technologies
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) 3M
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Aerion Technologies

Denver, Colorado, United States
Aerion Technologies Inc. is a provider of environmental monitoring products including gas detection systems.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

3M

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Diversified
Employees92,000
Revenue 32.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to 3M's corporate campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Entrance to 3M's corporate campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.

3M is a diversified manufacturing and technology company. The Company produces a variety of adhesives, abrasives, safety products, chemicals, and other goods for consumers and businesses. 3M was incorporated in 1902 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 81
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 14 of 70
State (Colorado) 2 of 4
Country (United States) 11 of 51
Year (2006) 9 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-07-20 Archon Technologies

Denver, Colorado, United States

Archon Technologies Inc. is a provider of enterprise software solutions for motor vehicle agencies.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-09-06 Nylonge

Elyria, Ohio, United States

Nylonge Corp. is a provider of household cleaning products including cellulose sponges, scrub sponges and household wipes.

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