3M Scotch Tape

Scotch is a world-renowned brand of pressure-sensitive tapes and office supplies, first introduced in 1930 by the American company 3M. The brand's history began with Richard Drew, who invented the first masking tape and later the famous transparent cellulose tape that became a household staple.

Today, Scotch products are manufactured across several international sites to meet global demand, with major production facilities located in the United States, China, and various European and Latin American countries. Ownership has remained consistent throughout its history, as it is a core brand of the 3M Company, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. 3M is a global science-based technology company that operates in the fields of industry, worker safety, health care, and consumer goods.