based company that inspires creative collaboration, has participated in the two-day Plant Maintenance & Reliability Congress organized in Al-Khobar last March 9-10. Participating as an Innovation sponsor, 3M aimed to create awareness about the role of innovative solutions to help the complex world of manufacturing run more efficiently in today's challenging market environment. During the two-day event, 3M industry experts and speakers engaged in various sessions to discuss the industry challenges, explore latest trends, offer insights, solutions, and practical examples thorough in-depth discussions. 3M speakers also highlighted the company's advancements in high performance coatings towards greater application efficiency and sustainability, reliable safety solutions for maintenance workers, and new ways to protect electrical cable trays and steel structure from fire more efficiently. "When it comes to fabricating, assembling or processing anything around the world, 3M knows that achieving efficiency is key. In maintenance, whether you're performing ongoing maintenance or responding to breakdowns, it just makes sense to have the best resources to get the job done efficiently. 3M Solutions for Maintenance and Repair Operations give you the right solutions to keep you more competitive and efficient." said Dr. Melvin Devadass, who delivered a keynote speech during the event. "Across the globe, 3M is inspiring innovation and igniting progress while also contributing to true global sustainable development through environmental protection, corporate and social responsibility and economic progress. We are applying our science and innovation to make a real impact in every person's life around the world," added Devadass. 3M is a world leader in maintenance and repair technologies, offering a broad range of solutions including mechanical maintenance, welding maintenance, electrical maintenance and repair, HVAC & insulation, fire protection maintenance, cleaning, and personal safety solutions for maintenance workers. 3M also offered a complete line of Scotchkote industrial paint and coatings for protection and rehabilitation, which provides long term corrosion protection and finishing to assets including buildings, bridges, oil and gas pipes, water pipes, tanks, steelwork, transport infrastructure and trains. 3M Scotchkote is engineered to withstand harsh environments to extend the life expectancy of your assets. — SG
